AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDangote Refinery IPO: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is lining up what could be Africa’s biggest public offering, with plans to let Nigerians buy shares through POS terminals and fintech platforms like OPay and Moniepoint—aiming for a valuation around $50bn. Health & Food Security: The UN warns fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are stuck, risking a hunger shock that could push tens of millions toward starvation. Media & Civil Society: Uganda’s African Centre for Media Excellence remains suspended with no clear next steps, while Tunisia faces intensifying pressure on journalists and NGOs amid court rulings. Regional Tax Push: ECOWAS lawmakers in Abuja back regional tax reforms as WATAF and TJNA press for stronger revenue systems and action against illicit financial flows. Sports Administration: Nigeria’s Tinubu has approved bids to host the 2026 CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly. Showbiz & Culture: AMVCA buzz continues with Queen Mercy Atang’s Guinness recognition for her “cake dress” outfit.
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