AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Tariff Shock: The US has imposed new 12.5% forced-labour tariffs on Nigeria (under Section 301), raising pressure on exporters and foreign-exchange earnings. Construction Costs in Kenya: The Architectural Association of Kenya warns Finance Bill 2026 taxes on building materials could push housing prices sharply higher and slow jobs. Illicit Trade Watch: BAT Kenya says illicit cigarettes are about 45% of the market, costing the state around Sh12bn and threatening livelihoods. Pharma Safety Focus: South Africa’s court case on compounding spotlights why pharmacovigilance matters for medicine safety after approval. Ebola Logistics: DRC’s Ebola outbreak has passed 1,000 deaths, underlining how fragile pharma supply chains can affect patient outcomes. Tech for Consumers: Nigerian-American Yinka Ogunbiyi raises $7m to commercialise HaloBraid, a braid-assist robot aimed at speeding up protective styling. Aviation Update: Enugu Air’s runway incident at Benin Airport is under investigation; officials stress passenger safety. Digital Trust & Crime: Nigeria’s cybercrime risk is rising fast, with experts urging stronger financial-system trust and tougher enforcement. Trade & Transport: Ethiopia’s freight sector is moving toward full liberalisation as foreign ownership limits are scrapped.
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