AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Advertising Regulation: A Nigerian high court orders Meta to pay $100,000 for illegally using Facebook/Instagram browsing and app activity for unsolicited behavioral ads, adding to Africa’s growing pushback on ad-tech practices. Mobile Marketing Growth: Nigeria’s smartphone ownership hits 75% (up from 64% in 2023), reshaping how brands reach consumers via apps, payments and mobile-first services. Identity & Trust Tech: Seamfix marks National ID Day 2026 by urging trusted identity systems across Africa, citing that identity access still excludes hundreds of millions from services like banking, healthcare and SIM registration. Alcohol Policy & Marketing Controls: Ghana’s alcohol stakeholders adopt an 11-point declaration urging faster passage of draft National Alcohol Regulations, including stronger enforcement and a ban on alcohol advertising during set hours. Google Ads Tools for Marketers: Google rolls out new Google Ads reporting in Nigeria later this year, showing what users searched, which ad they saw, and which landing page they reached—plus an AI Brief expansion for ad guidance. Tourism Monetisation Challenge: Mpumalanga (South Africa) attracts millions of visitors but struggles to convert them into spend, with tourism leaders warning visitors are “coming to a showroom” rather than buying locally.
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