AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Payments: BanffPay (Liberia) secured a Payment Service Provider license from the Central Bank of Liberia, setting up what it calls Africa’s first unified Pay-In/Pay-Out API to help fintechs, merchants, NGOs and government agencies connect to multiple payment methods through one integration. Shipping Costs: CMA CGM announced July 2026 Peak Season Surcharges affecting West Africa—starting with a $200/TEU PSS from China to the West Africa North Range (including Guinea-Bissau) from 6 July, plus other route-specific charges. Aviation & Connectivity: United Nigeria Airlines was admitted as a full member of AFRAA, a move expected to support network growth and regional integration; the airline also has a MoU with Guinea-Bissau to establish a national carrier. Agri-Industry Push: Tomato farmers in Jigawa are calling for a processing plant to cut post-harvest losses and boost production, citing high input costs, pests, unstable prices and weak storage. Tech for Jobs: Google Play launched a $1m Indie Games Fund for African studios across 32 countries, offering equity-free funding, mentorship and technical support.
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