AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoBorder Talks: Niger and Benin have started work to reopen their shared border and restore cooperation after expert delegations met in Cotonou (June 19–21), with conditions for resuming movement discussed on instructions from President Romuald Wadagni and Niger’s leader Abdourahamane Tchiani. Local Business/Finance: Austin Laz and Company Plc shareholders in Benin City have approved a N2.1bn capital raise via private placement to fund expansion and diversification, including issuing new shares at N5 per share. Education: The National Universities Commission has approved six new full-time programmes for the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for the 2026/2027 session, including Bachelor’s degrees in Speech Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Public Health/Community: Edo State renewed its fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, stressing prevention, rehabilitation, and community engagement under the 2026 theme “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges and Innovative Responses.” Culture/Entertainment: Nigerian TikTok star Peller has officially completed Jarvis’ bride price and traditional marriage rites in Benin City, marking the couple as “off the market.”
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