AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRoad Infrastructure Pressure: Nigeria’s Benin–Asaba corridor stays in the spotlight as Works Minister David Umahi orders CCECC to repair damaged highway sections within 14 days and threatens arrests over contractors removing asphalt, while the Presidency blames the concessionaire for unprofessional handling and gridlock. Multi-agency Fixes: NDDC, the Works Ministry and Edo State have started urgent rehabilitation work on failed Edo–Delta road sections after joint inspections, with groups like Ohanaeze and Niger Delta youth urging follow-through. Power Sector Upgrade: TCN says it has lifted grid wheeling capacity to over 8,700MW, adding 89 transformers and about $1.4bn in funding to expand transformer capacity across locations including Benin. TVET for Jobs: NABTEB and CORBON sign an MoU to align technical training with industry needs, targeting curriculum updates, accreditation and quality assurance. Sports Governance & Business: EFCC says its probe into NFF’s N12bn intervention fund continues despite Gusau’s resignation, while Bendel Insurance chairman Jarrett Tenebe backs a 2026/27 NPFL title push. Regional Trade Logistics: Dangote plans to acquire ships to ease export logistics and shipping shortages affecting regional petroleum-product movement.
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