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Hp Zendo emerges as Benin’s next frontier star with sophomore EP “Give Am Belle”
Nigeria’s music scene has witnessed an undeniable wave of talent rising from Benin City, with names like Rema, Shallipopi, and Pluto’s very own Zerrydl proving that the ancient city is fast becoming a cradle of Afrobeats excellence.Now, another...
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Dangote vows refinery won't fall to 'oil mafia'
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has raised alarm over what he described as deliberate attempts by “mafias” in the petroleum sector to frustrate the operations of his multibillion-dollar refinery. Dangote,...
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Energy minister calls for stronger collaboration and investment in Africa’s energy sector
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has urged greater collaboration among African nations and stronger global investment in the continent’s energy sector. Speaking as a panelist at the ongoing Gastech 2025 in Houston,...
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Pan-African industrial developer Arise closes $700M Saudi deal
Saudi Arabia’s Vision Invest made its first deal in Africa, backing a $700 million capital raise by a pan-African industrial zone developer, the latest sign of Gulf states becoming key conduits for infrastructure development across the continent....
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Engineers push for environmental sustainability in projects, design
Amid pressing environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution and resource depletion, practising engineers have been charged to rethink processes in projects by prioritising designs that protect the natural world rather than damage it....
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ESAMA OF BENIN @91: Former Governor Of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki Congratulates Sir (Chief) Dr. G.O. Igbinedion
Former Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki has congratulated His Excellency, Sir, Chief, Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion Esama of Benin on the occasion of his 91st Birthday Celebration. In a message of felicitation, Mr. Godwin Obaseki described...
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Benin Kingdom Epic ‘Osamede’ Heads To Silicon Valley African Film Festival
Nigerian film, Osamede, will screen at the Silicon Valley African Film Festival, bringing the story of the colonial Benin Kingdom to one of North America’s most respected African cinema showcases. The film follows a young orphan in 1897 Benin who...
Nigeria’s Electricity Export To Benin Republic Hits $66m
1 ABUJA – In a significant boost to Nigeria’s energy sector revenue, the country’s electricity exports to Benin Republic have reached an impressive $66 million for the fiscal year ending early 2025, according to recent data from by the Energy...
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'South Africa snatched production of Woman King from me' - Leila Djansi
Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has shared how the production of the popular American movie, "The Woman King" slipped through her fingers. In an interview with Hitz FM shared on X on September 9, 2025, Leila Djansi noted that she was...
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1ST MAIDEN LECTURE: UNIBEN Faculty Of Pharmacy Advocates Stronger Academia-Industry Collaboration In Pharmaceutical Research
The Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, has held its first maiden lecture series with the theme, Translational Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industries. The event, which attracted stakeholders...
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The fading logistics crown of Nigeria: ₦130 billion at stake
For decades, Nigeria reigned as West Africa’s logistics heavyweight, its ports serving as the primary gateway for trade across the subregion. Today, that dominance is eroding at an alarming pace. According to the Sea Empowerment Research Centre,...
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Ablakwa refutes claims of $5.2m embassy renovation contract in Benin
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has refuted claims circulating on social media that he has awarded a $5.2 million contract for the renovation of Ghana’s embassy in Benin. In a Facebook post on Monday, September 8, Mr Ablakwa...
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Sostenibili Energy and Infrastructure Limited set to revolutionise Nigeria’s energy sector
Sostenibili Energy and Infrastructure Limited, a Nigerian start-up, is poised to make a significant impact in the country’s energy and infrastructure landscape. Information provided by the company says that with a team of distinguished...
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Sostenibili Energy, Infrastructure Set To Revolutionise Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Sostenibili Energy and Infrastructure Limited, a Nigerian start-up, is poised to make a significant impact in the country’s energy and infrastructure landscape. Information provided by the company says that with a team of distinguished...
I have not awarded US$5.2m renovation contract at Ghana’s embassy in Benin — Ablakwa
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that he awarded a renovation contract at Ghana’s embassy in Benin. According to him, the allegation that he sanctioned a contract worth US$5.2 million is completely...
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Ablakwa refutes $5.2m Benin embassy renovation contract claims
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed reports suggesting that he has awarded a renovation contract for Ghana’s embassy in Benin at a cost of US$5.2 million. In a Facebook post on Monday,...
Missing in Trump’s trade war is the tariff Maryland’s seafood industry wants most
Chinese soy sauce. Swiss chocolate. French wine. No import has seemed beyond the reach of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Maybe the Maryland seafood industry could finally get the White House to pay attention. Bill Sieling decided to try,...
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Ablakwa dismisses false US$5.2m Benin embassy renovation claims
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that he approved a US$5.2 million contract to renovate Ghana’s embassy in Benin. In a Facebook post on Monday, September 8, 2025, the minister...
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Ablakwa denies awarding $5.2m embassy renovation contract in Benin
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has refuted claims suggesting that he awarded a US$5.2 million renovation contract for Ghana’s embassy in Benin. In a statement released on his official Facebook...
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Benin Yam Festival has long history, but environmental threats loom
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