AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNigeria Politics & Economy: Atiku Abubakar hits back at President Tinubu, saying Nigeria’s woes come from wasteful spending and weak fiscal management, not borrowing, while also accusing the government of mortgaging future oil earnings through opaque crude-backed deals. Industrial Growth: Tinubu also marked Abdul Samad Rabiu’s 66th birthday, praising his long-term investments that boosted manufacturing, jobs and food security. Women’s Leadership: Rwanda launched an African Academy for Women in Political Leadership in Kigali, with an inaugural cohort of 40 leaders backed by UNDP and the AU. Energy & Power Integration: Ghana’s VRA CEO urged African utilities to collaborate on a single electricity market and called for nuclear as a complement to renewables. Digital & Youth Skills: Tanzania rolled out its National Development Vision 2050 implementation framework with the private sector driving most delivery; Ghana’s MobileMoney Fintech trained students for future-ready skills. Cybersecurity: INTERPOL warns AI now powers 55% of African cybercrime, with losses topping $480m. Sports & Infrastructure: ICC chief Jay Shah inaugurated Tanzania’s first ICC-approved cricket arena in Dar es Salaam. Markets: South Africa’s new-car sales rose to a 12-year high in July, helped by lower fuel prices and strong rental demand.
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