AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: WHO has declared the new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo (Ituri province, Bundibugyo strain) a public health emergency of international concern, warning it could grow beyond current counts as cases are reported across multiple health zones and a related death has been confirmed in Uganda. Health System Pressure: Africa CDC says diagnostic and treatment gaps are a major risk, with no strain-specific vaccine available for Bundibugyo. Digital Finance Push (Liberia): BnB and MTN Liberia are running a renewed street campaign to boost awareness of their cross-border money transfer service via MTN USSD, targeting countries including Guinea and Ghana. Maritime & Trade Moves (Nigeria): Marine minister Adegboyega Oyetola opened the PMAWCA mid-year board meeting, flagging port expansion and reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s logistics role. Connectivity for Guinea: MEDUSA cable landing in Conakry takes a step forward after Guinea and MEDUSA signed the construction and maintenance agreement. Premium Banking (Nigeria): FirstBank and Visa launched Visa Signature for Nigeria’s affluent segment, adding global travel and lifestyle benefits. Industry Finance (Europe): Milan’s Pillar raised €15.2m to digitise construction back-office operations.
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