AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoRoad & Infrastructure Accountability: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Works is moving to terminate the Benin–Asaba Expressway concession, citing “gross” contract breaches and worsening road conditions, while a civil society group (ANEEJ) demands an independent probe and refund of about ₦14bn paid for an 11km stretch, questioning contract scope, payment certificates and the claimed ~40% completion. Electricity Market Pressure: NISO has ordered electricity Discos to start settling outstanding market obligations, warning of sanctions after the federal government netted about 97% of older debts; separate reporting also flags Benin and Togo’s utilities owing Nigeria $28.33m for ancillary services. Higher Education Cashflow: UNIBEN ASUU begins consultations after lecturers received only half of August salaries, raising fears of renewed industrial action. Cross-Border Trade Reality: AfCFTA marks five years since trading began, but stories highlight how border paperwork and delays still frustrate exporters and raise costs. Local Business Impact: Edo’s Ossiomo Power shutdown continues to hit businesses and SMEs, even as the plant reaches an agreement to supply the Benin Owena River Basin Authority.
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