AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPolicy & Governance: Nigeria’s new non-partisan podcast “Policy Without Politics” launches to connect policy decisions to real outcomes for businesses and consumers, starting with “Policy vs Implementation: Why Nigeria’s Good Ideas Keep Failing.” Retail & Consumer Culture: Ghana’s malls are morphing into fan zones, turning shopping hubs into pre- and post-match destinations for sports culture. Food Prices Risk: Analysts warn a “super” El Niño could trigger a global food price shock that may linger into 2028. Fuel Costs Watch (Nigeria): Petrol prices in Nigeria continue easing as crude volatility cools, with Dangote depot/gantry prices and retail pump prices dropping over recent weeks. Manufacturing Jobs (Nigeria): Nigeria’s textile output rises by 45%, boosting local garment production and reducing reliance on imports. Health & Safety (Tanzania): Tanzania launches a crackdown on restaurants and food vendors for public health compliance. Media Deal: Canal+ completes its US$3bn acquisition of MultiChoice, reshaping Africa’s pay-TV and streaming landscape. Counterfeit Pressure (South Africa): Cape Union Mart flags counterfeit K-Way jackets flooding online marketplaces, urging stronger action. Digital Identity (Nigeria): FG revives the digital postcode project and begins integrating it with the NIN platform.
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