FG empowers 25 maize farmers in Edo
BENIN CITY — The Federal Government has empowered 25 maize farmers across Edo State with farm inputs and modern agricultural training as part of efforts to boost food security in…
Sustainable growth: Okpebholo woos diaspora, global investors for Edo’s transformation
ABUJA – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has restated his administration’s commitment to working with Edo indigenes abroad and global investors to drive sustainable growth, unlock fresh opportunities, and…
Akpoti-Uduaghan returns to NASS after 6-month suspension
… Rules out apology … Court adjourns defamation case against her to Oct 27 ABUJA – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party, representing Kogi Central, on Tuesday stormed…
FG begins verification of disputed oil, gas fields, wells in N’Delta
ASABA – The Federal Government has begun verification of disputed and newly drilled crude oil and gas fields and wells in the Niger Delta region. Addressing newsmen in Asaba, Delta…
Okpebholo approves release of N4.6bn payout to sacked College staff
BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the release of the first tranche of a N4.6 billion settlement for 714 former staff of the state’s Colleges…
$18bn lost to procurement fraud annually — Reps
…As African lawmakers unite to curb $587bn revenue leakages ABUJA – The House of Representatives has raised the alarm that Nigeria loses about $18 billion every year, equivalent to 3.8…
Uber contributes N34 bn to Nigeria’s economy – Report
LAGOS – A new report on Monday revealed that the ride hailing giant Uber contributed an estimated N34 billion to Nigeria’s economy in 2023. The findings of the Uber Nigeria…
We’re committed to workers’ welfare struggle – TUC
ABAKALIKI – The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Ebonyi State chapter, has said that it is committed to continuing the struggle for workers’ welfare. Mr Chidi Igboji, Ebonyi TUC…
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cybercrime trial over Akpabio stalled
ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday stalled the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrime offences following a preliminary objection raised by her lawyer, Ehiogie…
Edo govt reviews MDAs’ Q1, Q2 performance
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has conducted first and second quarter performance appraisals for its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to ensure accountability, efficiency,…