The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has issued a circular on cashless economy prohibiting government offices carrying out cash transactions from March 1st, 2023. Obaseki made this known on Thursday, February 9, 2023, during a workshop for senior civil and public servants on the State Government’s Code of Ethics […]
The Edo State Ease of Doing Business Council has endorsed the State Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP) 2023, paving the way for a more conducive business environment in the state. BERAP aims to enhance access to information, entrench transparency, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and upgrade infrastructure and security for local […]
The Edo State Government has announced four more deaths from Lassa fever, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in the state to 20. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who revealed this to journalists in Benin City, said the new deaths occurred in three […]
On a notable day for technological advancement in Edo State, the local government solidified its commitment to digital innovation by entering into a partnership with the esteemed Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Government House in Benin City, […]
At a meeting held at Government House in Benin City, the governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, made a commitment to establish a Special Task Force in the state to address the excesses of Point of Sale (POS) agents who impose arbitrary fees on consumers following the cash crunch […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has promised to complete the Education Hub project in 16 months. He made the promise while performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hub on Friday, February 3, 2023, in Iyaro, Benin City, adding that although it is not in his nature to commission […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki will, tomorrow, Friday, February 3, 2023, perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of an Education Hub in Edo State. The ceremony will take place at the premises of the Ministry of Education, Iyaro, Benin City, Edo State. The hub will house the […]
By Olisa Moses. As a student of comparative development and public wealth, a member of Akoko-Edo Economic and Investment Summit planning committee, I bring it to this honourable house that Akoko-Edo is up for sale with the highest bidders working day and night to have a good returns on their […]
The Okpameri Vigilante Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the death of one of its member, Mr. Edward Adewole, who answered the call to eternal rest on 30th January, 2023 after a protracted illness. Adewole who until his death was the Unit Commander of Ekpesa Vigilante was also a member of […]
The Rt.Hon. Peter Akpatason held a town hall session with members of the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in his bid to represent the people for a fourth term in the National Assembly. In a bold pledge at the well-attended “meet the contestants series” organized by the Akoko-Edo Development Association (aka Akoko-Edo […]