AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTelecom Consumer Clash (Nigeria): MTN Nigeria’s CEO Karl Toriola says “true unlimited” data isn’t feasible without premium pricing, sparking backlash and protest threats from consumers and activist Omoyele Sowore. Regulation Watch (Nigeria): FCCPC denies claims that President Tinubu approved nine new airtime credit operators, and reiterates that DEON digital lending enforcement is suspended after a court order, with the case set for July 20. Data Billing Transparency (Nigeria): MTN defends its data billing at a public “Data on Trial” event, blaming depletion complaints on streaming, cloud backups, app background activity and urging customers to check settings. Energy Bills (Kenya): Kenya Power warns standby “phantom power” can add up to 10% to monthly electricity bills, urging households to switch off and unplug. Food & Household Costs (Nigeria): NBS reports kerosene prices up 22.49% year-on-year in April, while households also face cooking gas spikes to as high as N2,400/kg. Aviation Relief (Nigeria): Dangote Refinery cuts Jet A1 aviation fuel by ₦100/litre, easing pressure on airlines. Sustainability (Nigeria): UBA Foundation kicks off World Environment Day tree planting in Lagos schools. Energy Infrastructure (South Africa): Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal sign an HOA to advance a gas-to-power LNG terminal for Eskom’s 3,000MW plan. Travel Insurance (Zanzibar): Zanzibar highlights its mandatory travel insurance after it covered repatriation costs for a US influencer. Standards & Fuel Integrity (Tanzania): SICPA Tanzania showcases fuel integrity solutions at Tanzania’s TBS 50th anniversary forum.
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