AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoDigital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Equity Group, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation signed a partnership naming Equity CEO James Mwangi as Africa’s inaugural DPI champion to expand interoperable digital payments and financial inclusion across the continent. Banking Governance: United Bank for Africa confirmed Tony Elumelu will retire as Group Chairman on 21 August 2026 after hitting Nigeria’s 12-year non-executive tenure limit, with Emmanuel Nnorom set to take over the same day. Public Finance Oversight: Nigeria’s Senate Customs and Excise committee approved a 2026 Nigeria Customs Service revenue target of ₦11.074tn and an expenditure proposal of ₦1.235tn, citing reforms in revenue generation and trade facilitation. Anti-Corruption/Accountability: Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore attacked Nigeria’s “phantom agency” scandal, accusing officials of bribery-driven budget infiltration and calling out the Presidency’s leadership. Party Administration: Nigeria’s ADC dissolved its Kano State executive and installed a caretaker committee, urging unity ahead of future congresses and elections. Media Freedom (Morocco): Morocco’s parliament approved a new press council restructuring law, but rights group ARTICLE 19 warned the process and appointment design may weaken independence and consultation. Civic Protests (Kenya): Kenya is on alert for Saba Saba demonstrations on 7 July, with activists pushing governance and police reforms and fears of disruption in Nairobi.
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