AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMass Violence in South Africa: Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two separate shootings—17 dead at a bar west of Johannesburg and 10 dead near Cape Town—sparking manhunts as motives remain unclear. Urban Mobility Disruption (Nigeria): Lagos app-based transport drivers plan an October shutdown over Bolt and inDrive fares, commissions and costs, with AUATON pushing for a 10% commission cap and better driver welfare. Banking Confidence Boost (Nigeria): NDIC urged Nigerians to shift more deposits into formal banks after raising deposit insurance coverage from ₦500,000 to ₦5m, now covering 98.98% of depositors. Fuel Price Pressure (Nigeria): Depot prices in Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar fell for petrol and diesel, but analysts warn pump prices depend on crude and landing costs. Consumer Health & Policy (Nigeria): A new VAT rule (Section 155 of the Nigeria Tax Act) is highlighted as a fix for businesses previously unable to recover input VAT on key operating costs. Food & Affordability (Nigeria): Coverage focuses on making nutritious diets affordable as food inflation outpaces general inflation. Food Industry Trade (Region): Saudifood and Saudifood Manufacturing open in Jeddah with 1,000+ exhibitors and 100,000 solutions across the F&B value chain.
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