The Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists has awarded Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State, an award in recognition of his administration’s efforts to make Edo State greener, healthier, and cleaner. At the Institute’s National Conference, which had as its theme “Greener Edo and Global Warming,” in Benin City, […]
A devastating fire incident occurred on Saturday, November 19, 2022, along the Benin-Akure Road by Owan Bridge in Sobe Town, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. A diesel tanker lost control, resulting in a massive fire that engulfed five houses, several vehicles, kiosks, and other properties. According to […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two global leaders, Heifer International and Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, to transform the poultry value chain in the state. This strategic partnership aims to boost agricultural production, meet growing local and international demands, […]
Edojobs and LAPO Microfinance Bank, (LAPO MfB) have signed a memorandum of understanding,( MOU) to train and equip beneficiaries from the bulk of the Microfinance bank’s customers on skills acquisition to help them wade through the current economic murky waters Speaking with newsmen at the ceremony, the Executive Director, LAPO […]
The Edo State Government, in collaboration with international partners, has taken a bold step towards youth empowerment and economic development by establishing a rural job center at the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen. This initiative, led by EdoJobs in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation Skills Development and Youth […]
A budget of N320.35 billion for the fiscal year 2023 was presented by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki to the Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday. This amount represents a 69.37 percent increase over the N222 billion budgeted for the fiscal year 2022. Obaseki presented the budget to the […]
The Ministry of Environment and Sustainability and the Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB) have visited one of the government-approved dumpsites located at Enogie Road, Ihinmwirin Quarter, St. Savior, Benin City, where a recycling company called WEMTAP Tech Ltd. operates. The inspection tour was led by the Commissioner for Environment […]
The Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital has been renamed in honor of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of LoveWorld Ministries, by Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada. He claims that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital will be the new name of the hospital. At the institution’s 2021–2022 academic […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to deliver on the promises he made to Edo people and also launched Digital Benin website as curtain closes on Alaghodaro. Obaseki made the pledge on Sunday in Benin City during the thanksgiving service of the 6th Alaghodaro Summit with the theme: […]
In order to receive government services like healthcare, land, and education, among others, Edo residents must register online or in person for the Edo Residency Card, which the state government launched. Once registered, they will receive an identification number. The Head of Service in the State, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., introduced […]