AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInvestment and Power: Aliko Dangote raised his planned African investment to $70bn and aims to generate 10,000MW, citing unreliable electricity as a major obstacle to business growth. Digital Banking: Eight listed banks earned N521.79bn from digital and card services in the first nine months of 2026, up 8.1% year on year. Trade: Nigeria-China trade rose 35% to $17.4bn in six months, while the Federal Government plans automated export permits from December 14 as non-oil exports exceed $6.1bn. External Buffers: Reserves rose $295m in October to $55.2bn, with year-to-date gains reaching $9.7bn. Credit Outlook: S&P cautioned that Nigeria’s goal of reaching investment-grade status by 2029 looks unrealistic, noting it has not seen a country rated B make that leap in three years. Markets: The NGX rebounded, adding N328bn in market value on renewed buying.
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