AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Costs: US gasoline is set to hit about $4.03 a gallon for Labor Day as Middle East war risks push crude higher and inventories tighten. Retail & Consumer Pressure: In Lagos, beans prices have jumped sharply, forcing shoppers to cut back and switch to cheaper staples. Business Disruption: Fires ravaged market areas in Kano (six houses and shops destroyed) and Ilorin’s Mandate Market (12 shops damaged), underlining how fragile local commerce is when power and safety fail. Competition in Mobility: Uber’s exit from Nigeria is opening space for local ride-hailing plans like ProTaxi, with electric vehicles pitched as a cost and sustainability lever. AI Adoption: The Dominican Republic reports 35% of formal firms with internet access already use AI, with larger companies leading. Small Business Growth: Fort Worth is hosting a contracting summit to help small and veteran-owned firms break into government procurement. Markets & Indexes: Nike was removed from the S&P 100 after a 75% stock drop, a reminder that consumer brands can quickly lose investor favor. Local Economy: Sacramento’s Midtown Farmers Market is pushing for a top national ranking as Farm-to-Fork Month and Hispanic Heritage programming ramp up.
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