AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAfrica CEO Forum in Kigali: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu doubled down on taxation and investment at the summit, saying only taxpayers (unless legally exempt) should be treated as citizens, while also claiming reforms are pulling in nearly $20bn FDI in 2026 and urging African leaders to activate AfCFTA, trade in local currencies, and stop exporting raw materials without value addition. IFC Pushes Nigeria Dealflow: The International Finance Corporation says it will send a mission to Nigeria to unlock private capital in livestock, energy and housing, praising Tinubu’s fuel-subsidy removal and exchange-rate harmonisation. Visa Reciprocity Talks: Nigeria is “seriously considering” reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free move for Nigerians. Kenya Fuel Price Row: Kenya’s Ndindi Nyoro alleges the G2G fuel import system is profiteering behind EPRA’s latest petrol and diesel hikes. DR Congo Drone Strikes: In eastern Congo, civilians were reportedly hit by drone attacks as M23 withdrawals bring fragile calm. Digital Sovereignty: A new Africa CEO Forum report warns satellite connectivity growth must come with fair rules so offshore operators don’t erode state control and revenues.
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