AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDangote Refinery IPO: Aliko Dangote says he pledged all assets and gave a personal guarantee to secure the initial $3.7bn loan for the refinery and fertiliser projects, calling it the biggest risk of his business career as Africa’s biggest public offer draws retail investors. Capital Markets Push: Kenya’s Nairobi Securities Exchange chief Frank Mwiti leads capital markets executives to New York to pitch for long-term capital, while experts warn high state borrowing is locking pension funds into government paper and starving private infrastructure. South Africa Energy Policy: The Gas Bill adds an internal appeal mechanism for NERSA disputes, aiming to reduce costly court battles as the country faces a looming “gas cliff” and races for secure supply. Financial Inclusion in Liberia: A former Central Bank of Liberia governor says most Liberians aren’t benefiting from new financial products, arguing inclusion must go beyond mobile money to credit, savings and insurance. Renewables Industrialisation: Egypt signs a deal to build 2,000MW wind capacity with local turbine manufacturing, offering a potential blueprint for Africa’s renewable push.
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