AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoad Accountability: Nigeria’s Works Minister David Umahi ordered the arrest of Hartland Nigeria Limited’s MD after the firm allegedly completed only ~40% of an 11km Benin–Onitsha Expressway section despite receiving about ₦14bn, and he directed officials to audit payments and certificates. Regional Power Payments: Nigeria’s electricity regulator NERC says Benin, Togo and Niger still owe Nigeria $11.16m for 2025 electricity bills under bilateral arrangements, with international remittance performance at 84.90%. NDDC Works in the Niger Delta: Delta State flagged off NDDC’s reconstruction of a 15.4km failed Benin–Sapele Expressway section, calling it a major boost for mobility and economic activity. Border Trade Politics: Ahead of 2027, Atiku Abubakar renewed promises to reopen Nigeria’s land borders and expand southern ports, arguing closures pushed traders into bankruptcy and worsened unemployment. Benin City Livelihoods: LIFE-ND training began for 1,020 Edo beneficiaries to build agribusinesses across poultry, fisheries, cassava and rice value chains. Legal Pushback on Rights Abuses: A coalition of lawyers launched a national legal offensive against environmental degradation and rights violations, offering protection to citizens facing intimidation for speaking out.
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