The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has blasted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and APC government over the decision to redesign and release new N200, N500 and N1000 notes by December 15, 2022, says that the action is purely political. Obaseki made this known during the inauguration of […]
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The Edo State Government has said that a framework has been put in place to curb the indiscriminate hike in prices of goods and services across the State, warning that “Edo residents will not be cheated”. The Commissioner, Ministry of Business, Trade and Cooperatives (MBTC), Afishetu Braimoh, said this during […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Thursday, hosted key players in Nigeria’s private sector, including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of conglomerates, members of the diplomatic corps and other stakeholders in the investment community to a business dinner in Lagos. The dinner was organized by Alaghodaro Economic Summit Ltd/GTE to […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged South Korean investors to invest in the state’s Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), agriculture, tourism and creative sectors. The governor made the submission at the Nigeria-Korea Business Forum in Seoul 2022, noting that the state is an attractive destination of choice […]
The Managing Director, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi, said the office has developed policy briefs on different areas of concern for businesses in the state, which would drive the sessions. He noted that the Public Private Dialogue is a private sector-led advocacy platform to identify and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to the growth and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Addressing attendees at the Stakeholders Dialogue on MSME Development and Implementation of the National MSME Policy in Edo State, Governor Obaseki highlighted plans to establish an industrial […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has emphasized the government’s critical attention to the power sector, encouraging investment to support production and boost the state’s economy. The governor made this announcement in Benin City, revealing that the Edo State Assembly recently passed a law establishing the Edo State Electricity Commission […]
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 […]
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 […]