AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Costs Hit SMEs: firmus energy confirmed an 8.98% regulated gas tariff rise for about 77,000 domestic and small business customers in Northern Ireland’s “Ten Towns” network from 1 Oct 2026, adding roughly £87 a year for typical credit-meter households (and ~£85 for PAYG), after a 15.65% hike in July; it also set a 12.5% increase for Greater Belfast from 8 Oct, affecting ~54,000 customers and lifting typical bills by about £147 (or ~£144 for PAYG), with the company linking pressure to Middle East conflict-driven wholesale volatility. Digital Finance & SME Growth: Bahrain’s banks association named a four-member independent judging panel for its Digital Innovation Awards 2026, signaling continued push for fintech and digital transformation that can support SME access and efficiency. Cross-Border Business Moves: UAE’s AIM Congress highlighted record foreign investment inflows, with 2025 FDI reaching AED 177.3bn and 1,562 greenfield projects, reinforcing the region’s capital momentum for business expansion. Trade & Compliance: Nigeria’s travel agencies group renewed its push against dollar-only ticket sales and “city sales” practices by some foreign airlines, arguing it violates aviation rules and hurts local market growth.
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