AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomacy & Appointments: Nigeria says 97% of President Tinubu’s ambassador-designates have received host-country agrément, with only two approvals still pending and one nominee to Togo declining the post. US Visa Policy: The US makes its visa bond programme permanent, with possible deposits up to USD 20,000 for some B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries (including many in Africa), and also shifts routine processing to regional hubs such as Lomé from August 1. Togo Economy & Finance: Togo’s employers’ council and the BCEAO meet in Lomé to discuss credit and foreign exchange rules, as businesses push for easier financing and smoother cross-border transactions. Education & Research: Togo promotes 107 senior lecturers and associate professors to full professor ranks, approved through CAMES processes, to strengthen teaching and research. Digital Connectivity: Togo adopts a new fee structure for radio frequencies to support satellite services and expand connectivity, especially for rural areas. Regional Development: ECOWAS Bank signs a $91.63m deal in Lomé to fund 24 road and bridge projects in Bauchi, Nigeria. UN in Togo: The UN system reports mobilizing $53.6m in 2025, reaching over 1.2m people across Togo’s regions. ECOWAS Food Security: Lomé hosts talks to draft an operating manual for an ECOWAS risk financing window to respond faster to food, climate and livestock crises.
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