AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBenin Transition Watch: Benin’s new government officially took office in Cotonou as Romuald Wadagni’s first ministers settled in, with the economy and finance portfolio setting priorities on budget discipline and growth that reaches everyday life. Nigeria–Benin Security: Nigeria’s Army says troops were deployed to Benin earlier this year to help keep order around the election and inauguration—sparking public debate at home as insecurity and kidnappings worsen in Nigeria. Edo CNG Push: In Edo, Ekpo framed Nigeria’s CNG drive as Tinubu’s plan to cut transport costs and spur jobs, commissioning a Diverse Automobile Hub and CNG conversion centre. Port Pressure on Trade: Importers accuse shipping lines of raising charges and worsening service, pushing cargo away from Nigerian ports—while a separate story shows how container costs can swing routing toward Benin. Education & Compliance: NABTEB extended technical college entrance registration to May 31 and moved the exam to June 13. Regional Mobility: Congo announced visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan 2027, adding momentum to the visa-free wave that already includes Benin and Togo. Tech & Skills: UNIPORT and UNIBEN won South-South engineering olympiad honours under NCDMB’s NEO push.
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