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Edo State Govt. Eyes Waste-To-Energy Conversion, Partners Oando Company On Clean Energy
ITV
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June 27, 2025
The Government of Edo State is taking concerted efforts towards making the State a hub for waste-to-energy conversion, as it enters into strategic discussions with Oando Energy Resources to explore clean energy opportunities. This was the...
Africa’s trade future: From regional roots to global resilience!
The Point
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The global economic landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for Africa, influenced by geopolitical shifts, digital advancements, artificial intelligence (AI), climate resilience efforts, and a push towards economic self-reliance....
Benin Flood: Okpebholo Targets Illegal Buildings, Promises Compensation
Information Nigeria
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June 17, 2025
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to take decisive action against structures obstructing waterways in Benin City to combat persistent flooding in the state capital. The governor made the statement on Tuesday, declaring that “private...
PDP, Okpebholo trade words over N100 billion loan facility
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 26, 2025
Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday expressed concerns over the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and the State House of Assembly’s plan to borrow N100 billion for infrastructural projects in the state. Recall that...
Benin Flooding: Gov Okpebholo Intervenes, Hires Experts To Understudy Prone Areas, Replicate Akwa Ibom Model
Naija News
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June 17, 2025
In a statement signed and made available to Naija News on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Fred Itua, said the move was in accordance with the governor’s determination to tackle the ongoing flooding issues facing Edo State,...
Osagie Okunbor bows out from Shell Companies Nigeria after 39 years of service
Alexa.ng
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Mr Osagie Okunbor, Country Chair, Shell Companies Nigeria, is set to retire this month after 39 years of service. Mrs Gladys Afam-Anadu, Communications Manager, of the multi-national oil and Gas Company announced the development in a statement on...
Gambia strengthens fight against terrorist financing
The Point
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The training brought together over 60 participants from law enforcement, financial regulators, intelligence agencies, the judiciary, civil society, and the private sector at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center (SDKJ). It aims to develop...
Peter Obi Alleges Persecution, as Brother's Company Property gets Demolished in Lagos
Nigerian Eye
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June 25, 2025
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the state of lawlessness and human rights abuse in Nigeria. He shared a personal experience on Tuesday, involving the demolition of his brother's company property in Ikeja,...
Maroc Telecom raises $330 million in bond issuance on local market
ETTelecom.com
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June 25, 2025
RABAT: Maroc Telecom, Morocco's largest telecoms operator, has raised 3 billion dirhams ($330 million) in its first private bond issuance on the domestic market, it said on Tuesday. The bond, with a two-year maturity and bullet repayment, was...
Zanzibar win inaugural Equity Bank supported African Nations Cup UK
Independent (Uganda)
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June 25, 2025
Zanzibar celebrate with their trophy Results for the African Nations Cup UK 2025 FINAL Zanzibar 0-0 Gambia (🏆Zanzibar won 4-2 0n penalties) SEMI-FINALS Gambia 3-0 Madagascar Zanzibar 0-0 Ghana (Zanzibar win 4-2 on penalties) PRELIMINARIES...
Appraising Umahi’s Reasons For Terminating Benin-Warri Road Contract
Daily Independent
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June 25, 2025
1 In a nation plagued by abandoned and substandard road projects, the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has made headlines by terminating the contract awarded to Levant Construction Ltd for the Benin-Sapele-Warri Road. The decision, firm and...
Coronation, museum commission establish gallery for Benin bronzes
Punch
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June 24, 2025
In a significant development for Nigeria’s cultural heritage, Coronation Group has partnered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to establish a world-class gallery to showcase the Benin Bronzes. The partnership was announced in...
Ensuring accurate, transparent trade statistics: A strategy for economic growth
Business Day
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June 23, 2025
Trade statistics serve as the backbone of economic planning, investment decisions, and policy formulation. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and a key player in global trade, accurate and transparent trade data is essential for effective...
NDLEA to launch narcotic operations at Benin Airport to curb the rising trend of drug smuggling
Business Day
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June 24, 2025
As part of a strategy to curb the rising trend of drug smuggling through air travel, the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the management of Benin Airport have concluded plans to launch anti-narcotic...
Anzisha Reveals The True Grit Of African Entrepreneurial Ventures In Season 3 Of The Journey
Africa.com
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June 24, 2025
Anzisha announces the release of season 3 of its YouTube series, The Journey, a documentary series that provides an uncensored glimpse into the grit of 30 very young entrepreneurs across Africa. This season’s focus is on the hurdles, strategic...
BBNaija’s Zion, Chinwe trade insults on X over breakup
The Cable
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June 24, 2025
Zion Ogiefa, the former BBNaija housemates, has responded to the recent controversial claim made by Chinwe Elibe, his ex-girlfriend. The duo, who was once in a relationship, had during BBNaija’s recent reunion episode confirmed that they had...
119 Benin bronzes returned to Nigeria from Netherlands in historic restitution
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 24, 2025
In a landmark cultural restitution, 119 Benin Bronzes have been officially returned from the Netherlands to Nigeria, marking one of the largest single returns of looted artefacts to the country since the infamous British invasion of Benin City in...
Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League gets new dates
Daily Trust
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June 24, 2025
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NNB), the organisers of the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League, has announced a new date for the 2025 league season, with the first phase for two conferences; Atlantic and Savannah, expected to start on July...
Abiodun as Architect of Modern Day Ogun Economy
This Day
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June 23, 2025
Femi Ogbonnikan Like his counterparts in other states, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, marked the midterm of his second tenure on Thursday, May 29, 2025, showcasing some of the significant achievements of his administration over the past...
West Africa must break trade barriers to unlock $500bn regional potential – says WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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June 23, 2025
Nosakhale Akhimien (Channels TV): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 June 2025: The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers, reduce costs, and think regionally...