The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has unveiled a visionary Tourism Master Plan on Tuesday, signaling the state’s quest to become the preferred global tourist destination. With the implementation of this meticulous blueprint, the government aims to generate a staggering ₦2 trillion in revenue from the tourism sector over […]
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The Edo State Government has given a firm assurance to stakeholders that it will soon lift the ban on gold mining in the Dagbala Community, located in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. Engr. Ethan Uzamere, the Commissioner for Mining and Energy, made this announcement during his visit […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is in talks with the Turkish Government to explore areas of investment so as to sustain the gains recorded by the government in agriculture, healthcare and education, among other sectors of the state’s economy. The governor received the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet […]
The Edo State Government has sealed over 14 retail gas stations, as well as residential and commercial buildings in Uromi and Ekpoma, the administrative Headquarters of Esan North East and Esan West Local Government Areas of the state, over contravention of planning laws. The exercise, which was carried out on […]
In an exciting development, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, is once again calling on investors to seize the abundance of profitable investment opportunities available in the state. Speaking at the Cocktail Party of the 26th Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Benin City, Governor […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his commitment to the growth and development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. During his speech at the 2022 MSMEs Opportunity Fair, Governor Obaseki highlighted the efforts of the Edo State Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Cooperatives, […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI), has extended credit lines to local manufacturers seeking loans of up to N20 million to expand their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic diversification drive. The loans, which are meant for production and small-scale […]
The Edo State Government is actively engaging stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to ensure the successful implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and promote sustainable peace and development in the state. Under the theme “Effective Implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA): A Strategic Tool for Sustainable […]
Edo State has recently hosted what experts are calling the most significant entrepreneurship event of its kind, titled ‘Unveiling EdoJobs Entrepreneurship Roadmap 2.0.’ The event, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, on Friday, August 5, 2022, attracted members of the EdoJobs Business Community, top entrepreneurs, and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government has built a formidable structure to sustain the gains of the $500m investment in the state’s oil palm sector. The governor, in a chat with Africa Report, a magazine, said the investment would drive Nigeria’s diversification targets […]