AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Crisis in DRC: WHO chief Tedros warns the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is “far from being under control,” moving faster than any previous outbreak and risking spread beyond borders as deaths pass 2,300 and cases near 5,000. West Africa Development Finance: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) approved over $500m for projects across Guinea, Ghana and Sierra Leone, targeting roads, healthcare, renewable energy and private-sector growth. Education Deadline Fallout: WAEC-Liberia’s WASSCE results release missed its Aug 15 deadline, leaving students and parents frustrated after conflicting public updates. Insurance Recapitalisation: Nigeria’s NAICOM says the insurance recapitalisation drive has concluded, with more firms meeting minimum capital rules and regulators citing improved sector stability. Food Prices Pressure: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.43% in July, but food inflation jumped to 20.31%, deepening affordability fears for households. Guinea Business: Guinea takes a 50% stake in a new gold venture, signaling continued push to expand mining investment.
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