Edo State Archives — Page 15 of 23

June 18, 2022 No Responses

Edo Explains Tax Credit Scheme For Firms

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, inspected the ongoing construction of a 3.6km road and an integrated agricultural project in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. The projects are being financed via tax credit granted...

June 17, 2022 No Responses

Saro Oil Palm Embarks On Pre-Planting Activities In Edo

An integrated agricultural company, Saro Oil Palm Limited has embarked on pre-planting activities in preparation for the development of a 10,000-hectare oil palm plantation in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. Managing Director of Saro Oil P...

June 13, 2022 No Responses

Oil Palm Investment: Edo Seeks Regional Collaboration

Edo State Government has called for regional collaboration to drive investment into sustainable oil palm production in Nigeria as part of strategies to lift Nigeria’s industrialization effort. Managing Director of the Edo State Investment Promotion Off...

June 13, 2022 No Responses

Host Community Applauds Presco’s Transparency, Support

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — Elders and Leaders of Evbuekpen Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, have commended the Managing Director of Presco Plc, Mr Felix Nwabuko for running an inclusive administration which has giv...

May 23, 2022 No Responses

PDP Holds Parallel Primaries In Edo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Sunday joined its counterparts across the country to conduct primaries to elect candidates for the state assembly as well as the House of Representatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), however,...

May 20, 2022 No Responses

Obaseki: Benin River Port’ll Enhance Economic Diversification, Boost Agric Export, Others

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the development of the Benin River Port will guarantee the diversification of the nation’s economy from oil into the non-oil sector such as agriculture and agro-allied businesses, placing the country on...

May 15, 2022 No Responses

Okomu Oil, Host Community Resolve Dispute

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has resolved its misunderstanding with one of host communities, Imaroghioba. The Company’s Communications Officer, Mr Fidelis Olise, who confirmed the resolution of the feud on Saturday explained that Okomu Oil a...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

2023 Presidency: Amaechi In Benin, Pledges To Address Insecurity

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to tackle the insecurity plaguing the country. Amaechi made the promise on Friday when he visited Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, in his palace. He further promised to give priority...

May 4, 2022 No Responses

Edo MSMEs Can’t Afford N40,000 Minimum Wage, Says BENCCIMA

Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Edo State will find it challenging to pay N40,000 minimum wage, the Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA) has said. The State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on May ...

April 5, 2022 No Responses

Oshiomhole Declares For Senate

Former Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his intention to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent the people of Edo North Senatorial District in the 2023 election. He made the declaration at an enlarged APC meeting...

March 28, 2022 No Responses

Opinion: Edo PDP Crisis Requires Flexibility, Compromise To Resolve

By Ehichioya Ezomon — The political crisis in the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands that Governor Godwin Obaseki, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu and their supporters reflect deeply on why and how they defected to the...

March 28, 2022 No Responses

Lebanese-Nigerian Businessman Appeals To Edo Gov For Protection Against Land Grabbers

Mr Ali Fawaz, a Lebanese-Nigerian businessman on Sunday appealed to Edo’s Gov. Godwin Obaseki for protection against land grabbers. Suspected land grabbers attacked his business premises in Benin on Saturday, sending his workers and residents of the ar...

March 26, 2022 No Responses

Obaseki, Others Celebrate Prince Okojie At 100

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his Chief of Staff, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha led other top government functionaries to the 100th birthday celebration of Prince (Hon.) Albert Inegbenosun Okojie. Obaseki, speaking at the centenarian’s birthday...

March 26, 2022 No Responses

Obaseki Explains $500m Oil Palm Investment In Edo

The infusion of $500 million in investment into the development of oil palm estates and plantations has given a new lease of life to the Edo State’s agricultural sector. This was disclosed by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki,...