AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoRemittances & Payments: A UNCTAD update flags that Benin is among the LDCs with the highest remittance transfer costs, while PAPSS and rising mobile money use in sub-Saharan Africa are helping cut cross-border transaction expenses. Border Trade & Food Prices: ADC chieftain Kenneth Imansuaghon says reopening Nigeria’s land borders with Benin and other neighbors could revive legitimate trade, ease business pressure, and help lower food prices through competition. Food Security & Innovation: Nigeria’s Plant Breeders Association is pushing for bigger investment in agricultural research and plant breeding ahead of its 2026 annual conference, warning that climate stress, pests, and declining soil productivity threaten food supply. Benin–Niger Diplomatic Tension: Benin’s government denies involvement in Niger’s alleged coup attempt, calling for the swift normalization of bilateral ties after Niger accused external backers. Power Sector Collections: Nigeria’s DisCos billed N1.502tn in the first half of 2026 but collected about N1.2tn, leaving roughly N301bn unpaid—another reminder of cashflow strain in the electricity market. Education Digitisation: Nigeria’s NERD platform has surpassed 400,000 digitised theses and dissertations, with credential verification also expanding via national credential numbers.
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