NSE Oversees Donation of $17.4 million Engineering Softwares to 15 Nigerian Varsities

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) yesterday facilitated the presentation of several civil engineering training softwares to 15 Nigerian universities by Midas IT of India, a significant boost to engineering education...

Edo govt set to revive drug production in 2026, targets end to medical tourism

On Tuesday, the Edo State government said it would commence the production of essential drugs by 2026 to strengthen the state’s healthcare system and end medical tourism. The State governor, Monday Okpebholo, disclosed this on Tuesday during an...

Archaeologists in Nigeria Unveil the Hidden History of Benin Kingdom’s Capital

Cast brass plaque from Benin City, Nigeria. Credit: Vassil / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain Researchers working in Benin, Nigeria, have uncovered the most extensive archaeological evidence to date from the former capital of the Benin Kingdom,...

Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria $20m for electricity supplied in six months

Genesis Energy, NNPC partner to distribute excess power from PHRC International bilateral customers, including Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique (SBEE) from the Republic of Benin, Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET) from Togo and...

Edo to resume production of essential drugs in 2026 — Idahosa

BY BERNADETTE IDALU BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has announced plans to revive the moribund Edo Pharmaceutical Company for the production of essential drugs by 2026, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor...

Intra-African shipping costs remain world’s highest five years after AfCFTA

.Extortions, poor regional connectivity undermine $3tr revenue Multiple checkpoints, infrastructural deficits, manual documentation processes, poor connectivity, widespread extortion along regional trade routes and other inefficiencies have...

Benin set to host first Black Muse Art Festival

Angels and Muse will host the inaugural Black Muse Art Festival from November 8 to 12, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State, under the theme “Let the Forest Dance.” The festival builds on the success of the Black Muse Residence, launched in November...

Traces of Oba’s Palace Found in Benin City

Artifacts recovered during Benin City palace excavations BENIN CITY, NIGERIA—According to a statement released by Antiquity, an international team of researchers is investigating the site of the palace of the Oba, or king of the Kingdom of Benin,...

Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria $19.97m for electricity supplied in 6 months

…as Nigerians owe N368.26bn electricity debt International bilateral customers including Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique (SBEE) from the Benin Republic, Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET) from Togo and Société Nigerienne...

PFL Africa Grand Finale to Hold Dec. 20 in Cotonou 

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is bringing Africa’s biggest night in MMA to Cotonou, Benin on December 20 with the PFL Africa Finals, where the continent’s finest fighters will battle for glory and championship gold. According to PFL...

Governor Monday Okpebholo Hails President Tinubu's Reforms at Youth Empowerment Event in Benin City

In a resounding endorsement of federal leadership, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has publicly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his courageous economic reforms, forward-thinking policies, and comprehensive developmental...

NSE President Advocates Pan-African Mining Engineering Competency Framework

President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, has called for the establishment of a Pan-African Mining Engineering Competency Framework to harmonize engineering curricula, training, certification, and...

China's 2025 Import Expo: A new era of global trade

Yu Hongyu|Published 5 minutes ago 3min As the curtains were raised on the 2025 China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Wednesday, the sprawling exhibition halls in Shanghai are more than just a marketplace. They are the physical embodiment of a...

Aitusi: Edo LG aspirant extols Okpevbholo’s foresight on flyover construction

A frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Ikponmwosa Clement Aitusi, has extolled Governor Monday Okpevbholo’s foresight in embarking on the one kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill....

AnambraDecides 2025: Facts about Nicholas Ukachukwu, APC governorship candidate

APC unveiled billionaire businessman Nicholas Ukachukwu as its governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra state election Ukachukwu, founder of SNECOU Group and former lawmaker, built a vast career spanning construction, media,...

IFAD harps on youth potential for food sovereignty in Nigeria

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has said Nigeria must take deliberate steps to harness the potential of its young population to achieve food sovereignty. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, during the 5th Supervision Mission...

Benin–Asaba highway to meet global standards — Concessionaire

BENIN CITY — The 125-kilometre Benin–Asaba road will be constructed to global standards under a 25-year concession agreement, the Benin-Asaba Express Concession Company (BAECC) has said. The Chief Executive Officer of BAECC, Mr. Edafe Shingle,...

Seplat Energy Commits to Supporting Education in Edo, Delta

*Pioneer education centre wins PEARLS quiz 2025 Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company, has expressed determination to continue to promote excellence in education in the country, particularly in...

Benin’s Growing Investment Opportunities Amid Emerging Market Risks

By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – Benin, a small West African nation along the Gulf of Guinea, is quietly emerging as a strategic hub for investors seeking a gateway into the region. While often overshadowed by its larger neighbors, the country’s...

ANA Bendel on my mind – Part 1

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) which Chinua Achebe the Immortal founded over four decades ago concluded its 44th Convention on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The Convention held for four days: from Thursday, 30, to the aforementioned...