AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoECOWAS Trade & MSMEs: ECOWAS Parliament pushes harmonised customs, import rules, taxation and business registration to cut non-tariff barriers and help MSMEs grow across West Africa. Regional Finance for Industry: EBID signs a €80m deal with Coris Holding to expand SME/SMI lending in agriculture, agribusiness and energy value chains, including Benin. Benin–Russia Business Links: St Petersburg and Benin discuss cooperation in energy, agriculture, fishing, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, with plans for a Beninese business mission. Textiles & Industrial Zones: A spotlight on Benin’s Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone highlights cotton spinning, weaving and garment production, with Nigeria looking to replicate the model to revive its textile sector. Transport Infrastructure: Federal Works begins assessing flood-damaged sections of the Benin–Sagamu Expressway, targeting drainage and culverts at key flood-prone points. Energy Demand Signals: Nigeria’s DisCos collected N208.15bn for electricity in May, showing improved revenue collection efficiency despite weaker billing efficiency. Health Systems Drive: Africa CDC and AU step up efforts to cut preventable maternal and newborn deaths, including digital health and local medicine production.
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