AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Skills & Exams: Kano State awarded ₦27.8bn for ICT and CBT centres across all 44 LGAs, aiming to bring e-exams and tech training to grassroots youth. Jobs & Workforce Restructuring: Diageo cut 1,922 jobs in fiscal 2026, with nearly 1,000 roles eliminated in Africa as it reorganises operations. Elections & Civic Mobilisation: INEC projects Nigeria’s registered voters will top 100m ahead of 2027 and is ramping up voter education and inclusivity communications. Entrepreneurship Boost: ECOWAS launched its $65,000 Startup Awards (Sept 28), with 6,000+ applications and a masterclass for shortlisted founders. Human Rights & Data Privacy: Nigeria’s NHRC reported 354,997 rights complaints in July, while South Africa’s SAHRC warned that personal data misuse can harm privacy, dignity and equality. Health Economy: East Africa’s health federations conference in Addis Ababa (Aug 21-23) targets local pharma production, private investment and AfCFTA-linked trade. Corporate Expansion: Hemas entered Kenya with a $16.2m 75% stake in Twiga Stationers and Printers to scale education-linked consumer brands.
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