AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Finance: The European Investment Bank put $37.5 million into Egypt’s Tanmiya Capital Fund II, helping it close at $130 million to provide growth capital and business support to established SMEs. Digital Lending: Ghanaian fintechs are building new ways to serve small firms left out of formal credit: more than 90% lack access, despite rapid growth in digital payments. Export Pressures: Nigeria’s small exporters face a 12.5% US tariff on many finished goods, including packaged foods, leather and cosmetics; raw commodities are exempt, leaving value-adding businesses exposed to shifting trade rules. Growth Capital: Nigeria’s Development Bank says N1.4 trillion in lending has supported 1.6 million jobs among MSMEs, as it targets two million businesses. Startup Support: The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and partners awarded $277,000 in grants to seven startups, offering early-stage firms a boost.
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