AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Trust & Banking Stability: Nigeria’s Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele told deposit insurers in Abuja that misinformation is now a major threat to financial stability, stressing that deposit insurance and public confidence must be protected as fintech reshapes banking. Connectivity Push: RASCOM urged African countries to jointly invest in telecom infrastructure, combining fibre and satellite to improve coverage in hard-to-reach border areas. Media/Comms Accountability: South Africa’s IDAC oversight office confirmed it is handling formal complaints against anti-corruption boss Advocate Andrea Johnson, as scrutiny grows over her conduct. Tourism & Travel Marketing: Acacia Africa released its first Accommodation Impact Report, saying 72% of its properties deliver measurable traveller impact across conservation, community, culture and experiences. Corporate Transparency in Food: Greenpeace Netherlands asked a Dutch court to force JBS to disclose details tied to its planned US$6bn expansion, including nearly half earmarked for Nigeria. Music & Brand Power: Chartmasters data put Burna Boy at Africa’s top-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units, while he also joined Shakira at Barclays Center for “Dai Dai.” Youth Agribusiness Finance: Nigeria’s Equipment Leasing Registration Authority backed equipment leasing as a way to boost youth agribusiness and food security.
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