AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEkiti Election Shockwaves: Nigeria’s INEC has declared APC’s Biodun Oyebanji winner of the 2026 Ekiti governorship race, polling 319,224 votes, but observers and the ADC’s Dare Bejide allege vote-buying and assault in parts of the state. East Africa Rail Push: The IsDB approved a €746m loan to Uganda for its standard gauge railway, linking Uganda to Kenya’s network and Mombasa for trade. Green Growth Finance: EIB Global and Nigeria’s DBN announced a €200m partnership to back Nigerian MSMEs in green and digital sectors, including renewable energy and agribusiness. Inflation Debate: A new commentary argues that raising interest rates won’t stabilise African inflation, calling for deeper structural financing and industrial upgrading. Aviation Ambition Under Pressure: ASKY is betting big on a West African aviation hub, but rising costs and fuel/airport constraints threaten expansion plans. World Cup Stakes: South Africa face South Korea with qualification on the line, while Cabo Verde take on Uruguay after stunning Spain. Climate Talks Friction: African civil society says visa denials blocked some delegates from Bonn climate talks, as adaptation finance stalled. Food Security Angle: A Zimbabwe story spotlights how bees and beekeeping could boost farming resilience and yields.
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