AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfrica’s Industrial Push: Nigeria’s Tinubu urged Afreximbank to mobilise and deploy Africa’s human, financial and natural resources for industrialisation, trade and jobs, warning against “theoretical discussion” and raw-material exports. Trade & Transport Finance: Angola’s Lobito Corridor secured a $753m financing package—$553m from the US DFC and $200m from DBSA—to rehabilitate and modernise the 1,300km railway, aiming to cut logistics costs and boost capacity. Digital Skills for Women: Airtel Africa Foundation launched DigiLeap in Lagos, training 200 young women with digital skills and mentorship to feed Nigeria’s tech workforce. Border Security Tech: Nigeria Customs deployed an INTERPOL Data Centre in Abuja to strengthen intelligence-led cargo screening and investigations. Urban Resilience in Madagascar: The World Bank approved $225m for climate-resilient jobs and infrastructure in Antananarivo and Toamasina after cyclones damaged housing and services. Energy Sector Moves: Oando reported 2025 results with 32% higher production and N204.8bn profit after tax; Genel Energy agreed a $360m acquisition of Egypt’s Capricorn Energy. Security Debate: Nigeria’s Senate called for an end to rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram members after attacks on military personnel.
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