In a significant move to empower women and boost the state economy, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved N1 billion in soft loans specifically targeted at market women across the state. The announcement coincided with celebrations marking International Women’s Day (IWD), underscoring the administration’s commitment to accelerating gender […]
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated the phased rollout of the Unified Customs Management System, known as B’Odogwu, aimed at enhancing cargo clearance efficiency in Nigerian ports. Once fully operational, this innovative system is expected to facilitate trade and streamline the cargo clearance process within an impressive timeframe of […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has outlined an ambitious vision for his administration, aiming to position the state as the fifth largest economy in Nigeria. The governor made this announcement during a speech marking his first 100 days in office, emphasizing a strategic focus on agriculture, infrastructure, and youth skills […]
The Edo State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has engaged with Mrs. Veronica Igbe, CEO of Vesa Fisheries, to explore initiatives aimed at advancing women’s economic development in the region. The consultation was led by Chief Bisi Idaomi, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and […]
The Edo State Government has announced a ban on unauthorized unions from collecting dues at haulage fee points throughout the state. Speaking in Benin on Wednesday, Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of the Edo Inland Revenue Service (EIRS), condemned the practice as unacceptable. “Only authorized revenue collectors are permitted to […]
The Edo branch of the Heavy Trucks Owners, Marketers, and Suppliers Association of Nigeria has formally requested the state government to establish a trailer park in Ehor, aiming to reduce accidents on the Benin-Abuja Expressway. This appeal was made during a delegation’s visit to Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, the Coordinator of […]
Edo State’s tax authority is seeking collaboration with the Nigerian Police, Edo Command, to boost tax compliance. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Edo Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, in Benin on Tuesday. During the meeting, Bankole-Balogun […]
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the anticipated 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. The agreement was finalized on Monday during a collaborative meeting focusing on the proposed tariff adjustments. The MoU was endorsed by key […]
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Oladele Bankole-Balogun, has expressed confidence in achieving an ambitious annual revenue generation goal of N120 billion for the state. During a recent meeting with unit heads, zonal, and branch managers at the Corporate Headquarters in Benin City, Bankole-Balogun outlined […]
Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, the Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), has praised NNPC E&P Ltd. for its significant contributions to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This acknowledgment came during a recent courtesy visit to Mr. Bello Nura, Executive Director of Finance at NNPC E&P Ltd., held […]