AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLPG Crackdown in Nigeria: Nigeria’s federal government held an emergency meeting over soaring cooking gas prices, with DSS, EFCC and police tasked to curb diversion, hoarding and speculative storage, while NMDPRA warned of a projected 165,000MT Q3 supply shortfall and plans to protect domestic supply. Plastic Waste Rules Defended: NESREA rejected calls by manufacturers to suspend Nigeria’s 2026 plastic waste regulations, saying the rules target pollution without blanket bans and include phased recycled PET requirements. Local Industry Push: Nigeria’s Industry Ministry says “Made in Nigeria” and “Nigeria First” procurement is moving into execution, focusing on industrial clusters, power access and MSME market opportunities. Fintech Inclusion: Revolut says it plans to launch in South Africa by 2028 after a license application, while Safaricom’s My OneApp update adds zero-rated access and expanded integrations. Oil & Gas Talent: NLNG Train 7 graduated 70 young professionals in data analysis and supply chain management. Consumer Tech & Service: A piece on improving customer service argues real change needs better feedback loops, not just campaigns. Wildlife Protection via Payments Tech: Safaricom joins a coalition using AI to disrupt the financial networks behind illegal wildlife trade.
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