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Published on 18:49 GMT

Motorists And Users Of CNG Protest Against Increase In Price In Benin City

Traffic was temporarily disrupted on Lagos – Benin expressway at the Iduwowina end of the road on Saturday following protest by some motorists and users of Compressed Natural Gas popularly known as CNG. Solomon Agbugie reports that the protesters disrupted …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on 19:01 GMT

D Prince Builders Offers 30% Price Reduction On Plots At Primville Estate, Benin City

The Management of D Prince Builders and estate developers has announced a thirty percent discount on prices of all its plots at Primville estate located on obagie N’ okenkporo community. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of D prince …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on 06:13 GMT

Reconstruction Of Some Failed Portions On Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi Road Attains Appreciable Progress

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on 00:28 GMT

Pregnant Ogun women flee to Benin Republic as healthcare crumbles

Despite being just a few hours away from Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, Igbokofi, one of the rural communities in Ogun State, continues to suffer years of neglect, particularly a lack of access to basic health care. In this report, SEGUN …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on May 23, 2025

Benin: E-mobility project to transform public transport system

A major e-mobility project that will champion low-emission modes of public transport and promote the use of electric motorcycles, buses and boats is to be rolled out in Benin. The Grand Nokoué Sustainable Urban Mobility Project aims to transform …

Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
Published on May 23, 2025

Seplat takes free eye care treatment to Oba of Benin Palace

Hundreds of residents in Benin and the environs have benefited from the 2025 edition of the NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture’s flagship healthcare initiative, “Eye Can See,” on Friday. The free eye care services held at the Oba of Benin’s Palace in …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on May 23, 2025

5 reasons the Oba of Benin covers his mouth with a white handkerchief

In the heart of Nigeria's Edo State lies the ancient Benin Kingdom, a monarchy steeped in rich cultural heritage and traditions. Among its most intriguing customs is the practice of the Oba (king) and his wives covering their mouths with white …

Source: Pulse - Neutral
Published on May 23, 2025

Benin expands cashew production as government pushes for local processing

BENIN – Benin is taking strong steps to grow its cashew industry, aiming to expand output and keep more value within its borders. With support from the World Bank, the government launched an ambitious plan to develop new plantations and improve older ones, …

Source: Food Business Africa Magazine - Pending
Published on May 23, 2025

Encroachment of Benin Moat Worries Gov Okpebholo

•Says 70 percent of heritage site taken over by land-grabbers Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration in Edo State on Thursday disclosed that 70 percent of the Benin Moat, has been taken over by land-grabbers in the …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on May 22, 2025

Suspended Enogie Of Ilobi Community, Enadiakhe Aimuanmwosa And Elders Appeal To Oba Of Benin For Forgiveness

The Suspended Enogie of Ilobi Community, Isi in Uhumwode local Government Area of Edo State, Enadiakhe Aimuamwonsa and Elders have appealed to His Royal Majesty Ewuare the second oba of Benin to forgive his involvement in any misconduct by some Enigie …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government