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Funding row threatens $5bn Africa Energy Bank launch
Punch
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August 13, 2025
The establishment of the Africa Energy Bank has been thrown into uncertainty as the African Export-Import Bank warned that continued delay by the African Petroleum Producers Organisation in transferring equity subscription funds could stall the...
Okpebholo Approves Construction Of 500-Bed Hostel For Ambrose Alli University
Daily Independent
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August 12, 2025
1 BENIN – Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced plans to construct of a 500-bed hostel facility for the medical school of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma in Edo State. The Governor made the pledge during his campaign tour of...
Okpebholo approves construction of 500-room hostel in Edo varsity
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 12, 2025
Okpebholo approves construction of 500-room hostel in Edo varsity From Michael Egbejule, Benin City Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the construction of a 500-room hostel for the medical school of Ambrose Alli University (AAU),...
Okonjo-Iweala: Saleswoman Of Bad products, By Owei Lakemfa
Sahara Reporters
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The Nigerian-born, American Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, visited her old country on August 14, 2025. A consummate politician, she told the Bola Tinubu administration what it loves to hear: that it...
US Commends Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders
Sahara Reporters
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The United States Mission in Nigeria has hailed the Nigerian Government and security forces over the arrest of two wanted leaders of the terror group, Ansaru. In a statement on Monday, the Mission identified the suspects as Mahmud Muhammad Usman,...
NCAA harps on safety culture, capacity building at Benin retreat
Alexa.ng
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August 12, 2025
The Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has called for a more safety consciousness in the nation aviation industry. Najomo made the call in Benin at the opening of a 3-day retreat organised by the...
How MCC is Addressing Energy and Poverty in Benin
Borgen Magazine
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August 12, 2025
NEWTON, Massachusetts — Benin, located in West Africa and bordering the Gulf of Guinea, is home to approximately 14 million people. According to the World Food Program (WFP), 70% of those citizens reside in the southern quarter of the country....
Hidden Power Costs Strangle Benin Businesses, Study Reveals
News Ghana
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August 12, 2025
Backup generators and voltage stabilizers consume nearly half of electricity spending for Beninese businesses, according to new Clean Air Task Force research. The study exposes how unreliable grid power forces firms to spend 44% of their energy...
Kebbi to boost trade ties with Benin, Niger
Punch
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August 11, 2025
The Kebbi State Government has unveiled plans to construct the Ka’oje–Maje road, a strategic highway expected to boost trade and ease movement between Nigeria, Benin, and Niger Republic. Governor Nasir Idris made the pledge on Friday during an...
Industrial Zone Giant pledges to transform Ghana’s manufacturing sector
The Herald Ghana
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August 8, 2025
Africa’s leading integrated industrial zones developer, ARISE IIP, has endorsed the government’s 24-hour economy agenda with massive investment support. The backing came to light when executives of ARISE IIP on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, invited...
ANALYSIS: How Nurudeen Aweroro’s bold philosophy might reshape Shooting Stars’ NPFL title quest
Premium Times
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August 18, 2025
When Nurudeen Aweroro stepped up from assistant to head coach at Ikorodu City after Bright Ozagbe’s resignation, few imagined he would turn the modest Lagos side into one of the most admired outfits in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)....
Industrial Developer ARISE IIP Pledges Major Investment in Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy
News Ghana
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August 6, 2025
ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), Africa’s leading industrial zone developer, has committed significant resources to advance Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda following high-level talks in Benin. During a visit to ARISE’s Glo-Djigbé...
Why Nigeria Exports Electricity To Benin Republic, Others Despite Shortfall — Energy Commission Boss, Abdullahi
Channels TV
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August 9, 2025
As Nigeria grapples with persistent energy challenges despite its vast renewable potential, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says it is stepping up efforts to drive a sustainable energy transition to renewable options. In an interview with...
Nigeria exports 6% of generated power to Benin, others for strategic, economic reasons — ECN
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 10, 2025
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says electricity exports to neighbouring countries such as Benin Republic account for about six per cent of Nigeria’s generation and are linked to strategic and economic considerations. Director-General of...
Benin Purchased Belarusian Caiman Armored Vehicles
Militarnyi
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August 5, 2025
The Armed Forces of the African country of Benin have purchased Belarusian Caiman armored vehicles. The armored vehicles were presented during a military parade on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of independence, which took place on August 1....
Why Nigeria shares electricity with the Benin Republic – Energy commission boss
Pulse
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August 10, 2025
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, says the country’s decision to supply electricity to neighbouring nations like the Benin Republic is a strategic move, not merely a commercial one.Speaking in an...
Sharing 6% of Nigeria's hydro power with Benin strategic - Energy commission DG
Punch
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August 9, 2025
The Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustafa Abdullahi, has stated that sharing six per cent of Nigeria’s hydro power with close neighbours, Benin Republic, is strategic even as the nation is still grappling to hit 6000MW. In an...
Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Welcomes Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) As Official Premier Partner
MENAFN
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August 8, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ALGIERS, Algeria, August 8, 2025/APO Group/ -- Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa's premier trade and investment forum, is delighted to announce Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP),...
ECOWAS Deploys Technical Mission To Enhance Crisis Detection In Ghana And Benin
News Ghana
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August 8, 2025
ECOWAS PEACE FUND AND EARLY WARNING DIRECTORATE LEAD TECHNICAL MISSION TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS IN GHANA AND BENIN. The ECOWAS Commission, through its Early Warning Directorate (EWD) and the ECOWAS Peace Fund (EPF), is carrying...
Nigeria, Benin Republic strengthen trade agreement
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 8, 2025
Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria and the Benin Republic are set to deepen trade ties between both countries and boost intra-country cooperation while tackling obstacles to trade. This is coming on...