AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBorder Security Boost: Ghana launches the EU-funded €7.3m SHIFT project to strengthen and harmonise border management across Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo, with Burkina Faso supporting regional work—aimed at tackling terrorism and organised crime. Electricity Safety Tragedy: BEDC says a staff member was electrocuted during maintenance on an 11kV feeder in Ado-Ekiti, sustaining burns and later dying in hospital; the company has opened an investigation. Aviation Workers’ Warning: Nigerian aviation unions threaten to halt airline operations over alleged failure to remit passenger ticket sales charges collected for aviation agencies. Health Insurance Push in Edo: Edo’s health commissioner and NHIA urge faster enrolment and better health data systems to drive Universal Health Coverage. Education Partnership: Edo’s deputy governor assures stronger collaboration with AFED to expand quality, affordable education. Regional Finance: EBID signs an €80m deal with Coris Holding to expand SME lending across West Africa, including Benin. UK Visa Access in Benin City: VFS opens a monthly Premium Application Centre in Benin City for UK visa submissions, by appointment only.
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