AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWomen & Microbusiness Support: Nigeria’s First Lady Remi Tinubu defended her viral akara empowerment remarks, saying petty traders deserve backing from both government and the private sector, and urged top entertainers (Davido, Burna Boy, Asake) to set up foundations to help the poor. Entrepreneurship Case Study: She also shared a story of an Abuja graduate who turned to selling akara after failing to get a job and, after discreet support, expanded to employ 12 workers. Engineering & Sports for Industry Skills: Nigeria’s NSE launched the 2026 National Engineering Games to promote fitness, unity, and networking among engineers. Regional Capital Markets Leadership (Senegal): Sokhna M’Baye, now CEO of BOAD Market Solutions, is highlighted for building WAEMU financial solutions supporting infrastructure and energy-transition projects. Maritime Security (Senegal): Morocco and Senegal took part in International Naval Review 250 in New York, underscoring growing maritime partnerships and readiness. Senegal in the Spotlight (Energy/Gold): Coverage also points to Senegal-linked mining and processing momentum, including gold project progress and pilot-plant processing updates.
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