AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoEnergy Cost Shock: Nigeria’s cooking gas jumps 25% to about N1,500/kg while diesel (AGO) rises above N2,000/litre in major depots, squeezing manufacturers, transporters and generator-dependent small businesses. SME Finance Push: Equity Bank in Kenya is shifting lending toward value addition so local SMEs can plug into global supply chains, with credit timed to crop cycles. Trade Finance Boost: EBRD launches a $100m dollar lending programme for Kenyan traders and manufacturers via Co-op Bank, using a cross-currency swap to ease the trade finance gap. Digital Compliance: Ghana’s central bank urges digital asset firms to build compliance from day one after the Virtual Assets Providers Bill. Skills for Jobs: Ghana TVET Service and DTI sign an MoU to strengthen industry-led TVET, apprenticeships and workplace learning. Shea Value Addition: Ghana’s World Shea Expo 2026 in Tamale spotlights women and youth-led processing, branding and market access. South Africa SMME Reality Check: A new report says SMMEs survive but struggle to scale, with funding access and cash-flow alignment still major blockers. Liberia Revenue & Inclusion: Liberia’s domestic revenue crosses $1bn for the first time, while a World Bank-backed programme makes first cash payments to West Point fishmongers. Solar for Reliability: Sun King expands Nigeria’s solar inverter range up to 30kW and launches a solar-powered freezer for homes and businesses.
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