AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel Shock & Subsidy Politics: Nigeria’s CPPE is urging the CBN to avoid further monetary tightening ahead of the MPC, warning higher rates could hit growth and private investment as Middle East tensions keep energy costs and inflation pressure rising. SME Support & Jobs: Oman’s Inma Fund says it has backed 2,061 SME projects with about OMR215m since launch, while Philippine banks report a 3.29% NPL ratio (a three-month low) as lending growth outpaces bad loans. Local Business Resilience: Israel’s war-linked disruptions are still forcing Israelis to rebuild careers, and in Lebanon the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has been extended 45 days—“breathing room” that matters for shops and service firms. Tech for Access: Dubai-based ApexQuant launches trading software for private investors, and nsave expands digital money transfers into Syria to reconnect users with global banking tools. Tourism Deal: Sohar International signs on as strategic partner for Dhofar Khareef 2026, aiming to boost visitor spending and local activity.
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