AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoYouth & Jobs in Edo: NYSC teamed up with Wema Bank in Benin City to equip outgoing 2025 Batch B Stream I corps members with entrepreneurship, employability and personal branding skills through a one-day career fair and Job Advisory and Counselling workshop. Drug Control in Edo: NDLEA says it arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers in Edo and seized 4,905.36kg of illicit drugs in June, destroying three cannabis plantations. Edo Market Crackdown: After a fire on a 132kV line, Edo State demolished illegal structures, stalls and eave extensions under the high-tension power line in Egor Market. Security Push: Edo’s Security Squad ordered businesses to install CCTV cameras by July 30 and warned against planned “7/7” cult celebrations. Benin Bronzes Diplomacy: Edo Governor Okpebholo reiterated that the returned Benin Bronzes belong to the Oba’s palace and should not be politicised, following Switzerland’s return of artefacts. Regional Finance & Trade: EBRD says Nigeria is a central pillar of its West Africa expansion, while Afreximbank stresses fair credit ratings for Africa’s industrialisation. Sports (Benin): The Flamingos’ U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers continue, with Benin Republic facing Nigeria in a bid for finals spots.
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