The Echoes of Women in Africa (ECOWA) Initiatives and Women For Fairness and Equity Organisation (WEFON), in partnership with Urgent Action Fund Africa and the Edo State government, have embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor. Together, they have crafted a legislative bill that will pave the way for the first women’s […]
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In a remarkable move aimed at bolstering the well-being of children in Edo State, the government has officially added ROTA Virus Akoko Edo Local Health Authority Launches Scale 3.0 Strategy to Ramp Up Covid-19 Vaccination Efforts to the Routine Immunization Schedule, along with an Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign. The unveiling […]
In a meeting with Mohammed Dankwara, the new commissioner of the Edo State Police, on Monday, Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki called for enhanced cooperation between the police, the government, and other Edo APC Leaders Urge Immediate Staff Redeployment for Security Reasons-overwhelm-cites-proactive-measures/”>Edo Govt Refutes Claims of Security Overwhelm, Cites […]
The Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists has awarded Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State, an award in recognition of his administration’s efforts to make Edo State greener, healthier, and cleaner. At the Institute’s National Conference, which had as its theme “Greener Edo and Global Warming,” in Benin City, […]
A devastating fire incident occurred on Saturday, November 19, 2022, along the Benin-Akure Road by Owan Bridge in Sobe Town, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. A diesel tanker lost control, resulting in a massive fire that engulfed five houses, several vehicles, kiosks, and other properties. According to […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two global leaders, Heifer International and Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, to transform the poultry value chain in the state. This strategic partnership aims to boost agricultural production, meet growing local and international demands, […]
Edojobs and Edo Partners LAPO Microfinance Bank to Boost Small Businesses in 18 LGAs Microfinance Bank, (Edo Partners LAPO Microfinance Bank to Boost Small Businesses in 18 LGAs MfB) have signed a memorandum of understanding,( MOU) to train and equip beneficiaries from the bulk of the Microfinance bank’s customers on […]
The Edo State Government, in collaboration with international partners, has taken a bold step towards youth empowerment and economic development by establishing a rural job center at the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen. This initiative, led by Edojobs Entrepreneurship Development Unit trains young entrepreneurs to Empower 25,000 Youths with Skills Training […]
A Budget Boost: Edo Assembly Increases 2025 Allocation by N72 Billion of N320.35 billion for the fiscal year 2023 was presented by Edo State Governor Godwin Edo Government Accuses Edo State Governor, Okpebholo, and Predecessor, Okpebholo Receives Final Report From Edo Assets Verification Committee, Engage in Verbal Battle Over Alleged […]
The Ministry of Environment and Sustainability and the Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB) have visited one of the government-approved dumpsites located at Enogie Road, Ihinmwirin Quarter, St. Savior, Benin City, where a recycling company called WEMTAP Tech Ltd. operates. The inspection tour was led by the Commissioner for Environment […]