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Expo Diplomacy: Tunisia is pushing for African countries to use international expos as real engines for economic diplomacy and cooperation, not “symbolic participation,” with a capacity-building session in Tunis bringing together senior officials from 11 countries. Edo Agriculture & Markets: Edo State has disbursed working capital to 637 LIFE-ND agribusiness beneficiaries and completed the long-delayed reconstruction of the Oba market in Benin City—six years after the 2020 fire—promising shop allocations for genuine traders. CNG Push: Nigeria targets 2,322 CNG stations by 2027 as it accelerates gas mobility, with CNG now active in 24 states and over 100,000 vehicles already converted. Power & Security: TCN urges communities to help stop vandalism of power infrastructure, while NERC says 41% of electricity customers still lack meters. Media & Elections: EU-backed training in Benin and Nigeria focuses on combating fake news and AI-driven misinformation ahead of 2026 elections. Maritime & Trade: Nigeria approved certification steps for five deep seaports to cut the country’s loss of over 70% of cargo traffic to neighbors. Cross-border Crime: Nigeria and ECOWAS are tightening border cooperation against terrorism and transnational crimes.

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