Edo State takes the lead in mineral production, contributing a significant 3.7 million tonnes of mineral products to Nigeria’s laterite supply in 2021, according to the recently released report titled Mineral Production Statistics (2021) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Ogun State ranked first in overall mineral production with […]
Edo Updates
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is ready to deliver on his promise of a house to a biology teacher at Asoro Grammar School (Senior), Mrs. Benedicta Idele, who came second in the 2021 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition. The state government announced on Thursday that Idele […]
In an unparalleled move to foster global competitiveness, the Edo State Government has taken the initiative to host the inaugural Gymnastics Clubs/Associations Super Championship. Setting the stage for young gymnasts, the championship commenced at the Indoor Sports Complex of the renowned Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Mrs. Maryann Shaibu, […]
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 Government has announced plans to resurrect the prestigious Principals’ Cup in schools across the state to drive grassroots sports development, igniting a wave of excitement and enthusiasm. During an engaging session with journalists, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa-Oviawe, revealed that Governor Godwin Obaseki had issued […]
Thousands of passionate supporters and various support groups of the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, came together in a bustling town hall in Benin City, Edo State on Saturday. With unwavering determination, they pledged to secure votes in the state House of Assembly, House of Representatives, […]
The Edo State Government has announced a deadline extension for commercial drivers to comply with the state’s colour code regulation, aiming to enhance road safety and transport management. According to Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Osasere M. Evbuomwan, the government has considered the concerns and requests of drivers and transport unions, […]
The Edo State Government has started the recruitment of professionals into the civil service as part of the government’s plans to improve the civil service and make it more efficient. The Chairman of the Edo State Civil Service Commission, Princess Ekiuwa Inneh, in a statement, encouraged qualified persons to apply […]
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 […]
Commercial drivers in Benin, the capital of Edo State, blocked several major roads on Tuesday to express their dissatisfaction with the state government’s new colour code and ticket fees. The drivers said the government was insensitive to their plight and demanded more time to comply with the new regulations. The […]