AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNIBEN Funding Push: The University of Benin launched a ₦100bn Trust Development Fund to boost infrastructure, research, innovation, digital transformation and entrepreneurship, with cash donations and project commitments already coming in from alumni, firms and partners. Health Education Expansion: NUC approved five new Wellspring University (Benin City) undergraduate health programmes for the 2026/2027 session, including MBBS, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Health Information Management and Community Health Science. Power Reliability for Benin–Lagos Corridor: TCN restored the Benin–Omotosho 330kV transmission line after a week-long outage caused by detached conductors, easing bulk supply constraints for distribution companies. Digital Government Reform: PEBEC says 98% of 69 federal MDAs now meet business reform responsiveness standards and plans to digitally connect agencies so businesses submit information once. Regional Cooperation: Angola and Benin agreed to strengthen technical coordination and cooperation, including visa-exemption talks and an air transport instrument. Science & Society: A regional fisheries workshop (Ghana, Nigeria, Benin) trained stakeholders on sustainable fisheries co-management amid climate pressure. Higher Education Stress: ASUU issued an ultimatum over unpaid allowances under the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement, warning of possible indefinite strikes in affected state universities.
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