Road Infrastructure Oversight: Nigeria’s Works Minister David Umahi warned contractors on the Lokoja–Benin corridor that delays and poor performance will face strict consequences, after inspections showed gaps between reported progress and on-ground work. Security & Education Disruption: Edo State ordered the closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo over DSS intelligence of a planned mass student abduction, while the state also recruited 1,000 forest guards to protect farmlands and curb kidnappers. Youth & Public Safety: Edo vowed tougher enforcement against rising youth drug abuse and flagged self-kidnapping as a threat to public trust. Sports Finance: FIFA’s $355m Club Benefits Programme will pay Enyimba and Remo Stars for releasing players during World Cup qualifiers, with Remo expected to receive about $35,400. Anti-Money Laundering: EFCC interrogated a Benin-based banker and BDC operator over alleged ₦3.6bn cash transactions outside formal channels. Digital Economy: Nigeria’s telecom regulator NCC reported 5,000+ new network sites and pushed fibre expansion as fixed broadband subscriptions rise. Benin Business & Trade: Ecobank Nigeria confirmed preparations for the June 11–14 Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience, featuring Benin exhibitors and brands. Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured US$215m equity to expand electric motorcycles and battery-swapping across African markets including Benin. Cybersecurity Talent: West African teams, including Benin, are competing in an Accra ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon to build defenses against cybercrime.