AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Security & Misinformation: Nigeria’s police say they arrested Ifechukwu Dennis in Benin City, accused of originating a fake, AI-generated “Tinubu voice” that went viral and sparked political backlash. Energy & Infrastructure: TCN warned Delta residents of daily power outages from 10am–5pm until June 16 due to maintenance at the Delta 132/33kV substation. Climate Action: Edo Governor Okpebholo urged environmentally responsible habits—tree planting, waste control, and cleaner waterways—during World Environment Day celebrations in Benin. Jobs & Tax Policy: Moody’s reports that nearly 9 in 10 workers in Sub-Saharan Africa are in the informal economy, limiting tax reach and fiscal capacity; it highlights Benin among countries making progress. Regional Mobility & Power Trade: The World Bank says West Africa’s power integration programme has built 4,000+ km of lines across 15 countries, expanding electricity access for millions and boosting cross-border trade. Science-Tech Angle on EVs: Spiro secured $215m equity to expand battery-swapping electric mobility across markets including Benin.
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