Edo State – City Business News

August 6, 2026 No Responses

SON, Edo Traders’ Union Partner To Tackle Substandard Products

By ebosele@hotmail.com – The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Edo State Office, has strengthened its collaboration with the National Union of Market Traders Employers of Nigeria (NUMTEN), Edo State Chapter, to enhance standards compliance, consumer protection, product quality awareness and...

January 23, 2026 No Responses

Edo Tasks Fish Farmers On Synergy, Collaboration

The Edo State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Engr. Prof. Ignatius Ikpomwonsa Omorodion, has charged fish farmers across the state to embrace a synergistic and symbiotic relationship in order to strengthen the fisheries sector and enhance productivity....

January 23, 2026 No Responses

Okpebholo Meets Aviation Minister Keyamo, Pushes Edo Air Initiative

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, in Abuja, where both leaders held extensive and forward-looking discussions on the ...

January 18, 2026 No Responses

Edo Line Gets Acting MD

The Edo State Commissioner for Transportation, Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen has received the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of New Edo Line Transport Services Ltd., Mr. Smart Agbodion, and members of his management team following his recent...

January 17, 2026 No Responses

Edo Begins Audit Of Abandoned Industries

As part of measures to revive moribund industries and stimulate economic growth, Edo State Government has commenced a comprehensive on-the-spot assessment of abandoned and non-functional industrial facilities across the state’s three senatorial districts.The...

January 14, 2026 No Responses

Edo Extends Enforcement Deadline For Commercial Vehicle Colour Coding

The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, has announced an extension of the enforcement deadline for the commercial vehicle colour coding scheme following concerns raised by a group of commercial drivers.City Business News reports that ...

January 12, 2026 No Responses

Edo Politics: The Tribal Smear Of Okpebholo And His Government (3)

It’s rare to see Nigerian politicians implementing their Manifestos – if they ever unveiled any before they’re elected – or promises made to the electorate during campaigns. Once sworn into office, they operate a rule-of-the-thumb policy of pic...

January 6, 2026 No Responses

Edo Politics: The Tribal Smear Of Okpebholo And His Government (2)

By Ehichioya Ezomon The unrelenting tribal slur against Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo can be likened to a case of calling a dog a bad name to hang it. It’s the handiwork of the opposition, under the cover of politcs,...

December 31, 2025 No Responses

Okpebholo Seeks Stronger Italy–Edo Collaboration

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for deeper collaboration between Edo State and Italy, describing cultural exchange as a strong platform for economic growth, mutual understanding, and sustainable development.The governor made the call d...

December 5, 2025 No Responses

Okpebholo Appoints New Chief Press Secretary

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholohas appointed Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as the new Chief Press Secretary (CPS).Dr. Ebojele has worked with several media establishments, including serving as the Edo/Delta Correspondent for Channels Television, and hold...

December 2, 2025 No Responses

Edo State To Host Niger Delta Sports Festival

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for offering the state the hosting rights of the 2026 Niger Delta Sports Festival.Senator Okpebholo gave the commendation when the NDDC Managing Di...

December 1, 2025 No Responses

Edo Assures Presco Of Adequate Protection, Welcomes $100m FDI

By ebosele@hotmail.com Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the State Government’s unwavering support for Presco Plc, describing Edo as a preferred destination for agricultural investment and a thriving hub for agro-industrial growth....

November 27, 2025 No Responses

Edo Govt Reacts To Alleged Revocation Of Presco’s Land

The Edo State government has denied issuing any notice to revoke Presco Plc’s statutory rights of occupancy.Presco, an indigenous agro-industrial company focused on oil palm cultivation and processing, has been operating in Edo for 34 years.In a statement da...

November 14, 2025 No Responses

Edo-IRS, NFIU Sign Strategic Partnership To Expand Tax Net

The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced a major breakthrough in its revenue modernization agenda with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).The agreement, sealed on Friday in...