AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDiaspora & Development: Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo’s “Shine Beyond Borders” UK forum in London pitched Edo professionals as investment partners, not just remittance senders, and linked Tinubu’s reforms to stronger state finances and visible projects like the Ramat Park Flyover and major road works. US Visa Policy Impact: The US made its $20,000 visa bond programme permanent from Aug 3, with refundable deposits of $10k–$20k for covered B1/B2 applicants; Benin is listed among affected countries, alongside Nigeria and other West African states. Benin-Region Security: A €7.3m EU-backed Ghana-led anti-terror border management project (SHIFT) will operate in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo to curb transnational crime and violent extremism. Culture & Lifestyle Buzz: TikTok star Peller and Jarvis’ Lagos white wedding kept trending, with King Ochacho gifting a reported ₦400m Abuja mansion and celebrities turning out in large numbers. Youth & Education: A public school pupil, Isioma Okolie, won a major quiz and secured a six-year scholarship, while Auchi Polytechnic awarded NSQ certificates to 14,603 trainees. Faith & Community: Edo’s Deputy Gov Dennis Idahosa urged youths to shun social vices and embrace skills and entrepreneurship during a church youth harvest.
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