AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInvestment Migration Shift: A Malta-based citizenship-by-investment firm says demand for “plan B” passports is moving beyond the ultrawealthy, with salaried professionals and retirees now making up 25% of its US consultations (up from ~15% in 2025). Energy & Exploration: TGS, with São Tomé and Príncipe’s petroleum agency ANP-STP, has started reprocessing 14,651 km of offshore 2D seismic data to improve imaging and boost confidence for future hydrocarbon exploration. Fiscal Transparency Pressure (Nigeria): The US 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report says Nigeria made no significant progress for a second year, citing weak budget disclosure, audit independence gaps, and procurement transparency issues—prompting economists to warn of investor-confidence risks. Golden Visa Competition in Africa: As the EU tightens investor-citizenship rules, African countries are expanding residency/citizenship-by-investment options, with São Tomé and Príncipe listed among active frameworks. Trade Diversification (Nigeria): Nigeria’s non-oil exports hit $6.1bn in 2025 and exporters reached 210 markets, adding 117 destinations including São Tomé and Príncipe. Macro/Context: July 2026 tied as the hottest July on record, reinforcing climate risk that can affect long-term business planning.
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