AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSmall-Business Finance: Moniepoint won SME Microfinance Bank of the Year for the third straight year, reporting more than ₦1 trillion in small-business loans in 2025. AI Tools: Google rolled out new Gemini features to help small businesses save time and manage operations. Digital Access: The World Bank’s first digital strategy targets lower internet and device costs, stronger digital services and practical AI, with job creation among its goals. Export Growth: India plans outreach with state governments to help small businesses and MSMEs use free-trade agreements to reach overseas markets. Women Entrepreneurs: The US Small Business Administration is investing $5.3 million to expand support for women-owned firms. Regulation: Belu’s CEO says UK packaging rules are too simplistic, warning that producer-responsibility costs can burden purpose-led food and drink businesses. Tax Climate: Washington’s initiative to repeal income tax on earnings above $1 million is being promoted as relief for job creators, amid concerns about the burden of taxes and regulation.
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