AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoECOWAS Trade Reform Push: ECOWAS Parliament lawmakers, after a Cotonou field visit and town halls, renewed calls to dismantle trade barriers hurting MSMEs—citing multiple checkpoints, inconsistent customs, unofficial payments, border delays and weak access to finance. MSME Enforcement and Sanctions: The bloc also urged tougher enforcement of existing MSME protocols, warning that non-compliance keeps most businesses trapped in the informal sector and undermines regional integration. Digital Trade Harmonisation: SEREC urged agencies to align digital cargo and customs platforms ahead of 2026 fiscal measures, including removing duplicate tracking systems and integrating with the National Single Window and port systems. Benin-Kuwait Deals: Benin and Kuwait signaled new cooperation on food security and cybersecurity, with expanded labor recruitment ties. Drug Trafficking Crackdown (Edo): NDLEA reported 49 arrests in July (29 women) and 2,596.29kg of illicit drugs seized, including cannabis. Road/Infrastructure Risks: Aviation stakeholders pushed urgent runway rehabilitation after recurring rainy-season runway excursions, including the Enugu Air incident at Benin airport. Energy Pricing: NMDPRA backed an African refined-fuel reference price to cut reliance on foreign indices.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
