AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBenin-Nigeria Diplomacy: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima has arrived in Cotonou to represent President Tinubu at the inauguration of Benin’s new President Romuald Wadagni, pledging to deepen ties built on shared history, a nearly 600km border, and stronger democracy and trade across West Africa. Benin’s Transition: Wadagni, a former finance minister, was sworn in after winning April’s election with over 94% of the vote, promising job creation, better services, and tougher action on rising security threats. Nigeria Politics: In parallel, APC presidential primaries confirmed Tinubu’s return ticket for 2027 after he polled about 10.99m votes. Education Update: NABTEB extended Nigeria’s 2026 technical colleges entrance registration to May 31 and moved the exam to June 13. Security Pressure in Nigeria: Edo’s IDP camp warned of rising arrivals, while police reported rescues of abducted passengers along the Benin–Lagos route. IMF Lens: An IMF note says sub-Saharan Africa still lags on governance, business rules, and market openness, citing Benin and Rwanda as reform examples.
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