AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoBenin–Niger Diplomacy Reset: Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni met Niger’s junta leader Abdourahamane Tiani in Niamey and announced a joint expert mechanism to clear the way for reopening their closed border, with a 15-day report deadline, as both sides also pledged tighter cooperation against terrorism and banditry. EV Investment for Benin’s Market: Pan-African electric mobility firm Spiro secured $215m in equity to expand battery-swapping infrastructure and scale manufacturing, with operations already in Benin alongside Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo, Nigeria and Cameroon. Cross-Border Security Shock: In Edo State, Nigeria, police recovered bodies of kidnapped victims from a forest along the Benin–Lagos expressway after arresting a suspect linked to a kidnapping syndicate; reports say ransom was paid before the killings. US Deportation List: The US DHS confirmed 110 Nigerians face deportation under a West Africa crackdown, with Benin also listed among the countries affected. Education Under Pressure: Teachers in Benin protested the abduction of pupils and teachers in Nigeria’s Oyo and Borno states, demanding action to secure schools. Sports Calendar: Nigeria’s NFF confirmed 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 16 fixtures, including matches in Benin City.
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