Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured residents of renewed hope, stronger security, and accelerated development in 2026, pledging that no community will be left behind as his administration builds on the gains of its first year in office. In his New Year message, signed by his Chief Press […]
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Governor Monday Okpebholo has unveiled the 2026 Appropriation Bill valued at ₦939.85 billion, describing it as the Budget of Hope and Growth. The proposal, presented on Tuesday to the Edo State House of Assembly, outlines an ambitious fiscal roadmap designed to consolidate the administration’s first-year achievements and restore public confidence […]
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has announced that education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure are at the forefront of its development agenda. Mr. Bugie Okhuemoi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, shared details of the administration’s focus in an interview with the News Agency […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to providing quality education and employment opportunities for visually impaired persons within the state. This commitment was reaffirmed on Tuesday by Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa during a meeting in Benin City with members of the Nigeria Association of the Blind, Edo Chapter, […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a historic surge in applications for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered. This marks the highest number of applications in the board’s history, surpassing the 1.9 million recorded in 2024, as detailed in […]
The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional licenses for eleven new private universities across the nation. This expansion aims to meet the growing educational demands and provide students with more diverse learning opportunities. The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]
Auchi Polytechnic held its 43rd Matriculation ceremony, welcoming 10,090 new students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The event marked a significant milestone for the institution as the newly admitted students embarked on their educational journeys. Dr. Salisu Umar, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, announced that the new students were selected […]
On Friday, literary scholars underscored the vital role that literature plays in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability in Nigeria during the inaugural Book Day organized by the Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, the Executive Director of HOMEF, delivered a compelling address on behalf of the gathered […]
In an unexpected turn of events, Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, has annulled the final examinations that took place on January 29. This decision has sparked widespread discussion among students and faculty alike. Mr. Ephraim Isiraojie, the university’s Registrar, issued a memo explaining that the cancellation stemmed […]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced a significant upgrade in the status of certain medical-related programs in Nigerian universities, elevating them from bachelor’s degree to doctoral status. This move is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and relevance of medical education in the country. The […]