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…woos Austrian investors to Benin Enterprise Park The Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed readiness to partner with the Austrian Government in promoting investment in the state’s solid mineral sector and the development of local technical capacity in the sector. The governor said this during a courtesy visit by …

… unveils plan for entertainment hub The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his administration’s commitment to repositioning the state-owned newspaper, the Nigerian Observer to meet national and international standards. Obaseki disclosed this on Thursday after inspecting the newly acquired printing press machine at the newspaper’s head office …

Lagos – The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) says the increase in petrol price is in violation of all agreements the union had with the Federal Government. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by TUC’s President, Mr Quadri Olaleye and its Secretary General, Mr Musa-Lawal Ozigi on …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the allocation of over 40,000 hectares of land to six firms for oil palm cultivation. Obaseki who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the step was in furtherance of the government’s vision to make agriculture the …

The Edo State Government in partnership with Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has launched an Internship and Apprenticeship Skills Scheme for about 450 youths in the state. Managing Director, Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs), Ukinebo Dare, while addressing journalists in Benin City, said the internship programme will give …

Members of different traders’ unions, market associations and artisans in Edo State have rallied support for Governor Godwin Obaseki’s inauguration for a second term in office and the 2020 Alaghodaro Summit. Governor Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, will be sworn into office for second term on …

The Anambra State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners, Mark Okoye and Head of Tracka NG, Uadamen Ilevbaoje will be among panelists to discuss the role of Edo youths in actualising Governor Godwin Obaseki’s ‘Making Edo Great Again’ Agenda during the Edo Youth Summit, holding on Wednesday, November 11, …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured the business community in the state that his administration will consolidate on reforms and policies to ensure an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Obaseki said the state government will, through platforms like the Alaghodaro Summit, continue engaging with businesses, investors …

BENIN CITY – The 55MW CCETC-Ossiomo Independent Power Plant in Edo State, which commenced power supply on Wednesday with the lighting up of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, will have its services extended to supply 24-hour electricity to residential homes, offices and businesses within the stadium vicinity. Managing Director of the …

Abuja – The House of Representatives committee on Power, led by Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu vowed to withhold approval for the 2021 budget proposal by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) if outstanding debt owed to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), was not paid. Hon. Aliyu further urged NERC to …