AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Map Diplomacy: Togo scored a major win at the UN General Assembly as 164 countries backed the “Correct the Map” resolution, pushing for wider use of equal-area projections like Equal Earth to better reflect Africa’s true size; the US was the lone vote against, while the move is non-binding and does not ban Mercator for navigation. Business & Finance Inclusion: AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank launched a digital finance programme for 34,000 women-led businesses across five countries, using mobile money, digital lending, alternative credit scoring, and training via Mixx and MVola. Fuel Market Watch: In Nigeria, local petrol from Dangote is reported to keep a price edge over imports, adding pressure to the debate on petrol import competitiveness. Regional Security: NDLEA warned of Mexican-linked criminal networks setting up industrial meth labs in Nigeria’s Ogun and Oyo forests, highlighting cross-border drug production risks. Culture & Economy: Masina Ategou was named Best Promoter of the Year 2026 at the Togo Show Business Awards, spotlighting growth in Togo’s entertainment industry.
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