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Fuel Subsidy Backlash in Nigeria: Atiku Abubakar cites an SBM Intelligence survey showing 67.4% of Nigerians want petrol subsidy restored, arguing Tinubu’s fuel policy is harming families, workers, farmers and businesses. E-commerce Cross-Border Cost Pain: Kenya’s Brinax and Uganda’s MyDawa highlight how shipping and clearance costs can make small online trade across borders uneconomical. Pan-African Tech Talent Pipeline: Yango Fellowship 2026 graduates 24 fellows from six countries in Abidjan, pitching projects for informal transport payments, merchant digital identity, health supply visibility, cross-border jobs, waste recycling and water testing. SME Growth via Digital Payments: Paymob raises $35m pre-Series C to expand payments for SME merchants across MENA, including agentic commerce. Energy Access for Business: Nigeria launches a $300m Distributed Renewable Energy fund for mini-grids and standalone solar, aiming to cut generator dependence and support longer business hours. Local Supplier Pressure: Eswatini suppliers form an association to push back on delayed payments and cash-flow strain. Skills, Jobs and Investment: Côte d’Ivoire’s World Bank Open Days spotlights $5.3bn in active projects tied to jobs, education, entrepreneurship and infrastructure. Township Consumer Reality: South Africa’s “cost of coping” report shows unreliable power and water are reshaping how township shoppers buy, save and engage with brands.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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