AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoBenin–Nigeria Security Pact: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa and Benin’s counterpart Gildas Agonkan agreed in Cotonou on deeper defence cooperation, including real-time intelligence sharing to tackle cross-border crime, terrorism and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Edo Health Insurance Push: Edo Deputy Gov. Dennis Idahosa’s NHIA-backed GIFSHIP programme is set to cover about 4,000 residents in Ovia Federal Constituency, with cards presented in Benin City to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Benin City Court Case: Edo’s Special Criminal Court adjourned to Aug. 20 for final addresses in the vegetable market kidnap trial involving four suspects. Power Sector Accountability: BEDC has opened an investigation after an electrical shock injured a linesman during maintenance in Ado-Ekiti. Cross-border Business Dispute: Ossiomo Power threatens contempt action against Chinese firm CCETC over alleged breaches of court orders at Ossiomo Industrial Park. Benin Politics: Ex-president Patrice Talon was elected Benin’s first Senate president, winning 24 of 25 votes. Women’s Enterprise Funding Call: Leaders urged African governments to fund gender-friendly laws to unlock women’s entrepreneurship and inclusive growth.
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