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$200 million from the World Bank for a non-polluting public transport system in southern Benin
Panapress
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June 18, 2025
18 june 2025 - 14:29:33 BBA/WA 441 Views Panafrican News Agency Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) recently approved $200 million in funding to help Benin improve urban mobility by developing a...
ECOWAS chair warns U.S action could undermine trade, diplomacy in West Africa
Daily Post
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June 18, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has strongly criticised proposed U.S. visa restrictions targeting West African nations, warning that the policy could severely disrupt...
Hilton Brings International Hotel Brands to Angola, Benin, and Beyond
Rus Tourism News
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June 18, 2025
Hilton is expanding its international hotel brands into new territories across Africa, including Angola and Benin, as part of a major growth plan that will see more than 100 new hotels open on the continent. This move will nearly triple Hilton’s...
UAE Fuels Regionalization of Sudan War; JNIM Expands Along Benin-Nigeria Border: Africa File, June 18, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File and triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Miles Charles and Edlawit Tesfaye Key Takeaways: Sudan. The Rapid Support Forces...
Buhari: The passing of an enigma
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 15, 2025
Although former President Muhammadu Buhari had been in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a few days in a London clinic before his death, many dismissed the news of his demise on Sunday as the usual death wish from the rumour mills. But a brief...
FG Cancels ₦35 Billion Benin-Sapele-Warri Road Contract
Naija News
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, confirmed this development during a briefing following a meeting with the Chief Executives of GELD Construction Ltd and SKECC Nigeria Ltd regarding the delays in the execution of the Benin-Sapele-Warri road...
Umahi terminates Benin–Warri road contract, seeks refund
Punch
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has terminated the contract awarded to Levant Construction Limited over its failure to deliver on the Benin–Sapele–Warri road project. The road, a major federal highway, is being reconstructed under the Road...
FG orders termination of Benin-Sapele-Warri road contract over non-performance
Tribune Online
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June 18, 2025
The Federal Government through the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the termination of the contract with Levant Construction Ltd on the reconstruction of Benin-Sapele-Warri Road (Section 1: Benin-Imasabor) being executed under Road...
Edo State Governor vows to demolish houses, property on waterways in Benin City
The Chronicle News Online
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June 18, 2025
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has threatened to demolish houses and properties built in the Government Reservation Areas in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the Governor, however, assured that compensation would be paid to property...
Okpebholo: Private, Commercial Houses Built Along Waterways in Benin GRA to Be Demolished
This Day
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June 18, 2025
•Engages experts to understudy flood-prone areas AdibeEmenyonu in Benin City Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has disclosed plans by his administration to begin demolition of private and commercial houses built along waterways to pave...
BEAUTY PAGEANT: Miss Corporate Nigeria Holds In Benin City, Four Winners Emerge In Different Categories
ITV
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June 17, 2025
Miss Corporate Nigeria 2025 pageant has been held in Benin City, showcasing talent and beauty from across the country. Pius Nsogho reports that the event which took place at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, produced four winners, with Asadu...
Nigerian Foreign Minister Woos US Govt With Mineral Resources In Exchange For Visa Access For Government Officials, Businessmen
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has signalled a strategic offer to the United States: access to critical earth minerals in exchange for easing visa restrictions on government officials. Speaking during the 54th...
Flood: Okpebholo vows to demolish houses, property on waterways in Benin City
Daily Post
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June 17, 2025
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has threatened to demolish houses and properties built in the Government Reservation Areas in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the Governor, however, assured that compensation would be paid to property...
Philippine Ambassador Presents Letter Of Credence As Permanent Representative To The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS)
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Philippine Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria Mr. Mersole J. Mellejor presented his Letter of Credence signed by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, designating him as Philippine Permanent...
Stakeholders Advocate Regulatory Alignment to Improve WAPCo’s Efficiency
This Day
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July 14, 2025
Stories by Peter Uzoho Key figures from Nigeria’s oil and gas sector have reaffirmed their commitment to improving the efficiency of the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) with a call to strengthen regulatory alignment and...
Edo: PDP screens aspirants for Senate, House of Reps by-elections
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has screened aspirants vying for the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency seats ahead of the August 16, 2025, by-elections. The Independent National Electoral...
How schools are being built for extreme heat – without airconditioning
The Indian Express
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July 16, 2025
When prize-winning architect Francis Kere was growing up in Burkina Faso he spent his schooldays in a gloomy classroom that was so stifling he says it would have been better suited to making bread than educating children.Years later, while...
How schools are being built for extreme heat - without aircon
Context
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What’s the context? As climate change brings record heatwaves, architects are innovating to keep temperatures down in the classroom. Heat threatens children's education Aircon fuels global warming Architects turn to passive cooling LONDON - When...
Gender-Discriminatory Nationality Laws are Fueling Poverty & Violence Against Women
Inter Press Service
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July 16, 2025
Democracy, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Maithreyi Kamalanathan is Global Media Coordinator, Equality Now NEW YORK, Jul 16 2025 (IPS) - Around a quarter of...
2027: ‘Remove Tinubu From Power’ – PDP Tasks Edo Citizens
Naija News
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July 15, 2025
Naija News reports that the State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Tony Aziegbemi, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting of party members, leaders, stakeholders, and critical supporters held in Benin City. Aziegbemi stated that...