AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOluku Market Fire: A petrol tanker explosion devastated the market in Benin City, killing people and injuring others. Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo blamed unsafe fuel transfer, pledged to rebuild the market and support traders, while former governor Godwin Obaseki called for stronger safety enforcement and emergency response. Benin Services: A new decree sets the cost of a criminal record at 1,900 CFA francs and requires electronic payment for judicial documents. The standards agency is also inviting public comments on draft food and construction standards until October 30. Household Costs: With charcoal prices rising from about 7,000 to 12,000 CFA francs, the government is urging households to consider gas and other cooking options. Regional Links: President Tinubu has ordered the Benin–Asaba Road redesigned as a dual carriageway, with federal reconstruction planned. Benin has also secured €326 million in Islamic Development Bank financing for road and agriculture projects.
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