The Deputy Belgian Head of Mission, Veronique Bernard, and her team visited the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking (ETAHT) in Benin, where they expressed their admiration for the state government’s work in combating human trafficking and irregular migration. Bernard said that the Belgian Government was particularly concerned about Edo […]
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed a shocking truth – more than half of the certificates issued for pharmaceutical products imported into Nigeria are fake. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, made this announcement during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Abuja. The […]
The Edo State Government has commenced the reaccreditation process for over 6500 personnel of the State’s esteemed Security Vigilante Network (ESSVN). This extensive profiling and training exercise will take place from Friday, February 2 to Sunday, February 4, 2034. Led by the Coordinator of ESSVN, Col. Kole Omomia, the reaccreditation exercise […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday met with the Hausa Community in the state to emphasize his government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. During the meeting held at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Obaseki commended the community for their contributions […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has signed a N228bn agreement with the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) and AAA Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (Triple A Infrastructure) for the extensive reconstruction of the Benin-Asaba Expressway. This transformative road project will be funded by Triple A Infrastructure and InfraCorp, with the Edo […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the extension of the free bus scheme implemented by the state government initially introduced in September 2023 to cushion the impact of the fuel subsidy removal for two months. However, due to its resounding success, benefiting over 1.5 million Edo people, […]
Edo State’s economy is on the rise as the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has experienced an impressive growth of over 40% in 2023, contributing an additional N17bn to the state’s coffers. The Chairman of the Edo Taskforce on Internally Generated Revenue, Hon. John Osagie Inegbedion, announced this significant achievement during […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has instructed the reaccreditation of over 6,500 members of the State’s Security Vigilante Network to fortify the security architecture. This decisive action aims to bolster the fight against criminal activities and safeguard the lives and properties of residents. The governor unveiled this directive […]
In response to the hardships faced by Ambrose Alli University graduates in obtaining their certificates, the university management has implemented a new system that allows graduates to collect their certificates before leaving campus. This decision comes as a result of extensive deliberation by the management, aiming to alleviate the risks […]
Edo State has secured an impressive second place in the national ranking of states with fibre optic infrastructure, showcasing its commitment to digital development. With a remarkable 4,892.71km of fibre optic cable network, Edo follows closely behind the leader, Lagos State, which boasts 7,864.60km out of the total 78,676km of […]