The Edo State Governor has presented cheques totalling N19,169,724.24 to the next-of-kins of seven deceased employees of the state government who were enrolled under the Edo State Contributory Pension Scheme. The governor, who was represented at the presentation of the cheques in Government House, Benin City, by the Head of …
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Warri – As part of the efforts to promote quality science education in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, Chevron co-sponsored the inaugural edition of the Summer Engineering Academy (SEA) virtual conference, organized by the Africa Leadership Academy (ALA). This initiative is designed for highly motivated and talented high school …
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Abuja – The suspended Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), had accused the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige of hijacking the management of the agency, during investigating hearing over misappropriation of N3.4 billion. In his explanation, Mr. Adebayo Somefun said that the N3.4 …
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Sequel to the screening of the Engineer Professor Umar Garba Danbatta by the Senate committee on communication for the post of the executive vice chairman of the Nigerian communication commission (NCC), the Senate, Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of Engineer Professor Umar Garba Danbatta as the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC …
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Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in conjunction with the Nigeria Incentives – Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), has commenced sensitization program to accommodate both existing and intending livestock farmers in the state. The program which is initiated by the state …
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In furtherance of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s efforts to ensure improved power supply to businesses and residents, the 55MW CCETC-Ossiomo Independent Power Plant (IPP) is set for test-run on Monday, July 20. The development is coming after necessary regulatory approvals have been granted for the take-off of the plant, …
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Chairman of Sterling Bank and co-founding partner of Banwo and Ighodalo, Asue Ighodalo, as he marks his 61st birthday. The governor, in a statement, celebrated Ighodalo for his outstanding accomplishments as a lawyer and businessman, noting that he remains a …
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Not less than 3,500 farmers in Edo State have benefited from Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Independent Farmers Initiative (IFI) designed to boost food security in the state’s post-coronavirus (COVID-19) economy. Addressing the farmers at the flag off of the initiative in Umegbe Community, Oredo Local Government Area, Commissioner for Agriculture and …
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BENIN CITY- Following what they described as life changing interventions, the people of Edo Central and North Senatorial Districts in Edo State, have commended World Bank, European Union (EU) and Edo State Employment and Expenditure for result (SEEFOR) for creating youth employment as well as improving the general economic well …
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Impressed by the impact of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s reforms in building a vibrant technology and innovation community at the Edo Innovation Hub, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Gideon Ikhine has offered a grant of N1 million to two start-ups at the technology hub. Engr. …
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