AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublishing & Books: Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi has publicly denounced the film adaptation of her YA bestseller Children of Blood and Bone, telling the lead actress not to use her name and saying she won’t watch the movie—another high-profile author–studio rupture in Africa-linked publishing IP. Media & Trust: CogniRep Strategies says it has launched Nigeria’s first AI-powered media marketplace aimed at improving transparency and verified cross-border media engagement between the US and Africa, with tools for media monitoring and a “Clean Media Marketplace.” South Africa Accountability: The Madlanga Commission faces fresh outcry after Tax Justice SA challenged why Carnilinx CEO Adriano Mazzotti was never prosecuted despite alleged admissions on illicit tobacco trading and alleged SARS-related misconduct. Competition Policy: South Africa’s Competition Commission moves to seek a 10% revenue dock against Audatex over claims of discriminatory pricing affecting historically disadvantaged firms. Nigeria Press Milestone: Daily Times @100 Heroes Awards unveiled 90 nominees across 35 categories ahead of its centenary, with a N10m journalist prize. Youth & Public Service: Nigeria’s youth development permanent secretary Dr Maryam Keshinro received an African Trailblazer Merit Award for strategic public service and NYSC reforms.
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