AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCross-border trade push: Nigeria-China trade hit $18bn in H1 2026, and the Nigerian power minister is urging fast rollout of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, which grants eligible Nigerian seafood zero-tariff access to China’s 1.4bn market—aiming to lift exports, FX earnings and opportunities for local firms. SME formalisation in telecoms: MTN Ghana launched the third edition of its SME Accelerate programme, offering training, digital-tool support and market access to help small businesses move into the formal economy. Regional trade friction: Fidelity Bank Ghana called for harmonised customs systems across West Africa, saying mismatched procedures and poor data keep raising costs for small traders and women-led importers. Import compliance rules: Zimbabwe’s SI 59 of 2026 tightens import/export licensing, warning traders to check requirements before paying suppliers or shipping goods. Digital commerce policy focus: Kenya’s e-commerce growth depends on policy that enables SME participation, as online retail remains far below mature markets despite strong connectivity. Infrastructure for growth: Airtel Nigeria is nearing 18,000 cell sites, adding 1,000+ annually and extending 4G coverage into underserved rural areas. Youth solutions for business: Nigeria’s Future Pathways Development Initiative wrapped a youth competition that funded winning proposals, including an SME digital compliance interface to improve trust in the tax system.
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