The Edo State Government, through its Community and Social Development Agency (Edo-CSDA), has given approval for the commencement of micro projects in 20 communities across 13 local government areas (LGAs) within the state. The official launch of these projects took place with the presentation of first tranche cheques to the […]
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The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) took decisive action over the weekend, sealing off multiple unregistered courier and logistic firms operating in Edo State. In addition, the agency impounded eight delivery motorcycles during the clamp down. Shonde Gideon, the NIPOST General Manager of the Courier, Logistic, and Regulatory Department, emphasized that […]
In an effort to rejuvenate the transport infrastructure in Edo State, the government has welcomed a delegation from the World Bank. This visit is part of a preliminary mission for urban mobility in the state, highlighting the state’s dedication to enhancing transportation with global assistance. The World Bank team, led […]
The Edo State Government has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated Diaspora Investment Desk, signaling a significant step towards attracting foreign direct investments and leveraging the expertise and resources of the expansive Edo diaspora community. The initiative, introduced during the inauguration ceremony of the House Standing Committee on Commerce and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, highlights investment opportunities and positive impacts of Public-Private Partnerships during the BusinessDay CEO Forum, Obaseki proudly presented the investment opportunities available in the state. He also shed light on the significant positive outcomes resulting from successful public-private partnerships, which have contributed […]
Mota Engil Nigeria, the preferred bidder for the Benin Port Project, has received a new batch of equipment at the PTML terminal in Lagos to commence the development of the port project. Logistics Manager, Mota-Engil Nigeria, Mr. Nuno Colaço who led the company’s team and some maritime journalists to inspect […]
The Edo State Government through the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) has disbursed a second round of grants to 362 beneficiaries whose businesses were negatively impacted by COVID-19 in five local government areas across the three senatorial districts of the State. In a statement, the Head, Delivery […]
The Edo State Government has carried out a data analysis and interpretation training program as part of measures to sustain the ongoing institutional reforms in the State Civil and Public service. The training aimed at improving the analytical skills of public servants and equipping them with the necessary tools to […]
The Edo State Government has attracted over $531 million in the last nine months to the oil palm sector through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP). Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Stephen Idehenre, disclosed this to journalists at the inauguration of FOARE Mushroom Production Centre […]
The Edo State Commissioner for Business Trade and Cooperatives, Hon. Afishetu Braimoh, has promised to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council in promoting made in Edo products. The Commissioner who made this promise during the launching of NUJ Food Mart in the Union’s Secretariat in […]