Benin-Sapele Expressway Repair: Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori flagged off NDDC’s reconstruction of a 15.4km failed stretch on the Benin-Sapele Expressway, saying it will ease movement and boost local economic activity. Benin-Onitsha Road Accountability: Works Minister David Umahi ordered the arrest of Hartland’s Managing Director after the contractor allegedly delivered only about 40% of an 11km scope despite up to N14bn paid. Benin-Asaba Highway Emergency Moves: The federal government declared the Benin-Asaba Expressway an emergency, pushing immediate repairs and threatening arrests over contractors removing asphalt; it also presented BAECC with three options, including possible concession termination or contractor replacement. Cross-border Power Payments: NERC reports Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria $11.16m for electricity supplied in 2025, with remittance performance at 84.90% for international bilateral customers. Solar for Access: New analysis says Africa is on track for a record 2026 year for solar installations, with solar mini-grids highlighted as key for rural electrification in Francophone West Africa including Benin. Cancer Care Boost: NICRAT DG applauds approval of a N302.3bn National Cancer Institute to strengthen cancer treatment, research and training, with plans to expand capacity across Africa. TVET Skills Alignment: NABTEB and CORBON signed an MoU in Benin to align technical training with industry needs, targeting better practical-to-theory balance. Health Research in Benin: An ALERT project study across Benin, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda links hospital training and quality improvement to fewer stillbirths and newborn deaths in the first 24 hours.