AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoManufacturing Energy: MAN has launched a financing programme to help factories adopt rooftop solar, battery storage, gas and energy-management systems, as power costs consume a reported 40% of manufacturers’ profits. Oil and Gas: NNPC is considering selling a 5%–10% stake through an IPO, with transparency and stronger governance among its aims. Business Finance: The Federal Government says it has disbursed ₦75bn to 104 manufacturers and released ₦65.8bn to small businesses. Trade: NPA chief Abubakar Dantsoho says exports have risen 25% in two years, including shipments of manufactured and agricultural goods. Industrial Investment: Lee Group’s planned $1.8bn Ogun industrial park targets 29 factories and 2,500 jobs; Afreximbank has also backed Veenocks’ tile expansion with an $81.9m loan. Regional Energy: The Africa Energy Bank has launched with $5bn in capital, aiming to finance energy projects across the continent.
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