AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCurrency & Prices: Central Bank Governor Henry Saamoi says the exchange rate reflects market conditions, not a policy-set price. The Liberian dollar has strengthened, but some Monrovia traders still price goods at about L$190 per US$1, raising questions about when consumers will see lower costs. Investment: NOCAL and Nigeria’s LADOL have agreed to develop an oil-and-gas shorebase in Buchanan, aiming to attract investment and create jobs. Commercial Dispute: The Supreme Court has ordered Monrovia Oil Trading Corporation to deposit US$3.24 million in escrow before pursuing its appeal in a case brought by Ducor Petroleum. Trade Oversight: Police seized US$400,000 in undeclared cash at the Sierra Leone border; the driver said it came from his cocoa business, and authorities are investigating. Consumer Protection: Liberia plans a standard rice-measuring cup to curb sellers’ use of altered containers that leave buyers with less for the same price.
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