The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has unveiled his plans to make Edo State a global contender, attract visitors, and bolster tourism revenues through the establishment of the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA). The governor made this announcement during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Benin City. Highlighting […]
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The Edo State Government has commenced an intensive training programme for youths and women in the three oil and gas-producing local government areas of the state. The training programme tagged “2022 Aguakpa Ghe Igbama,” was organized by the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC). The youths […]
In a groundbreaking move to galvanize the domestic supply chain of raw materials, particularly in the food and beverages sector, Saro Group of Companies has injected over N24 billion into an all-encompassing integrated farm in Edo State. Mr. Rasheed Sarumi, the Chief Executive Officer of Saro Group of Companies, revealed […]
In a bid to improve the business operation in Edo state and provide an alternative to litigation through the Multi-Door Court House, the Edo State Government is embarking on another training of 50 persons in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The training is sponsored by the German Agency for International Development […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at this year’s Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai, thrilled investors with his pitch for investments in the Benin River Port, the Enterprise Park, and the Benin Inland Container Depot/Dry Port, among other big-ticket projects, in a drive to deepen development and open […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has dedicated the Obaseki dedicates Business Day Award to Edo Public Servants received for the recognition for the development of democracy in Nigeria to Edo Public Servants. The ceremony which held in Abuja on Thursday May 4, 2023, recognised notable Nigerians and federal […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday hosted the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Cui Jianchun and his wife Liang Jianchun to a State Dinner at Government House, Benin City, and took the opportunity to lay out areas of more partnerships between Edo State and Beijing. Mr. […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take bold action against banks that fail to meet capital requirements, emphasizing the need for financial stability in the country. While the CBN has assured the public of the banking industry’s stability, analysts warn that the […]
In an empowering move, the Edo State Government has given the green light for the implementation of micro-infrastructure projects in 16 communities across 11 local councils. These projects will be funded by the state as part of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (NG CARES) in Edo […]
The Edo State Government is teaming up with local and international automobile dealers to host the Edo Car Auction 2022 (ECA 22), a groundbreaking event poised to become Africa’s biggest car auction and expo. Scheduled for April 2022 in Benin City, the event aims to connect buyers and sellers worldwide, […]