AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInfrastructure & Urban Growth: PowerChina has finished in under three months the rehabilitation of the Congress Palace esplanade in Cotonou, with paving, utility works and access roads—now ready for state ceremonies. Energy & Industry: Edo State’s public hearing backed the proposed Ying Zhi Energy gas pipeline routing through Orior Community, focusing on compensation and corporate social responsibility as the project aims to boost domestic gas use and an industrial corridor. Transport & Business Climate: Residents and traders around Benin City’s Ramat Park axis praised the near-complete Ramat Park flyover for easing congestion and improving daily commerce. Financial Integrity: Benin lawmakers unanimously adopted tougher reforms against fake banknotes, raising penalties for refusing legal tender and for counterfeiting, to protect payment confidence in the CFA zone. Regional Trade & Mobility: Ghana launched an e-Visa platform and introduced zero visa fees for African passport holders, positioning faster entry as a boost for intra-Africa tourism and trade. SME Finance (Edo): Beneficiaries of Edo’s N1bn interest-free loan scheme say it is expanding traders’ and artisans’ businesses, while urging more support in the next batch.
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