AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoKenya Power Relief: Kenya’s government withdrew a proposed electricity tariff review, keeping power bills unchanged after consultations—good news for households already hit by inflation. Renewables Push: Nigeria’s NERC started Net Billing Regulations 2026, letting eligible customers sell excess solar power to DisCos under a net-billing framework. Power Security: Nigeria’s TCN confirmed six transmission towers collapsed on the Apir–Lafia 330kV lines after vandalism, leaving both lines out of service. Digital Commerce Governance: Axian Group co-founder Hassanein Hiridjee joined Jumia Technologies’ supervisory board, linking telecoms, payments and e-commerce at board level. Consumer Credit: Nedbank launched AI-powered Quick Loans with Jumo for R500–R50,000, aiming to widen access to short-term credit. Health Policy: Kenya invited public input on new rules to prohibit shisha and waterpipe tobacco products, citing infection risks from shared mouthpieces and hoses. Trade Pressure: The US proposed 12.5% tariffs on imports tied to forced labour, targeting Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa among others. Ebola Response: WHO convened experts on Bundibugyo Ebola treatments and vaccines, recommending candidates be used only in clinical trials.
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