Edo State Archives — Page 17 of 26

July 5, 2022 No Responses

Edo Acting Gov Meets Security Chiefs Over Kidnapped Catholic Priests

Edo Acting Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, on Monday said the government was strengthening its security architecture and reviewing strategies to guarantee the safety and security of residents across communities in the state. Shaibu said this while addressing newsmen after an...

July 2, 2022 No Responses

Traditional Ruler Wades Into Okomu Oil, Community Crisis

The Iyase (Traditional ruler) of Udo, Ovia South-West local government area of Edo State, Chief Patrick Igbinidu, has urged the people of Imaroghioba community to always honour its agreement with Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc. Reacting to Wednesday’s attac...

June 24, 2022 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Seeks Partnership With Edo Govt On Trade Promotion

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has solicited partnership with the Edo Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives to engender active participation of entrepreneurs in the state in international trade. The new Zonal Head, Nigerian Shippers’ Cou...

June 21, 2022 No Responses

Edo Reiterates Support For Oil Palm Investment

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the government’s sustained investment in oil palm cultivation and production will enhance the diversification of the state’s economy from crude oil and support ongoing efforts to engender forest regenera...

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...