AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKidnapping Crackdown in Edo/Benin City: Edo State police say they’ve arrested two more suspects, including a 27-year-old woman, over the June 14 abduction at the vegetable market off Airport Road in Benin City, after earlier arrests and the killing of one suspect during a gun duel; police also cite confessions linking the suspects to the market incident and other crimes, with recovered items including a Lexus SUV, shotgun, cartridges and cash. Tourism & Cleanliness Enforcement: Edo’s Tourism DG warns residents against dumping refuse in the state’s moats, threatening stiff penalties and tying the move to heritage preservation and tourism-driven job creation. Energy & Public Sector Procurement: BCEAO has launched a tender for solar PV installations at its sites across UEMOA, including Benin, as part of efforts to cut grid dependence and manage energy costs. Benin Startup Momentum: A new profile highlights Benin’s growing startup scene, pointing to youth entrepreneurship and reforms as drivers of faster growth and expanding digital activity. Regional Business Culture: Benin is set to host the first Pride Social Forum in Cotonou (July 28–30), reflecting rising civil-society activity around rights and inclusion.
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