AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa Policy Shock: The U.S. made its visa bond programme permanent for 50 countries, with cash deposits up to $20,000—yet a pilot saw an 83% drop in visas issued, raising fears the rule could spread further and hit tourism. Public Finance Scrutiny: Nigeria was judged to have made no significant progress on fiscal transparency in a new U.S. report, with complaints about opaque budget reporting, weak audit independence and procurement disclosure. Investment Migration Pressure: As the EU tightens investor-citizenship rules, African “golden visa” and citizenship-by-investment schemes are expanding, including São Tomé and Príncipe’s $90,000 pathway. Heritage Milestone: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage Sites, including São Tomé and Príncipe’s first-ever listing, a boost for conservation and tourism. Energy & Offshore Work: TGS has started a São Tomé and Príncipe 2D seismic reprocessing project to improve offshore imaging and support future exploration decisions. Climate Watch: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest July on record, according to NOAA and NASA.
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