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… analysts see prospects for growth, encourage corporate sponsorship for sustainability Stakeholders and entertainment actors in Edo State have valued the revenue accrued to the sector in 2021 to about N500 million owing to the growing opportunities and investment attracted…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured residents that his government will sustain ongoing reforms and programmes aimed at achieving digital economy in the state, promising to provide fibre optic connectivity to all Edo communities to enhance access…

… as Edo govt earmarks 100ha for first phase, assures incentives for investors … Ossiomo Power generation capacity now 95MW With the coming on stream of the 40MW Independent Power Plant (IPP) built by Ossiomo Power and dedicated to provide…

… urges alignment of monetary, fiscal policies The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Prof. Doyin Salami on his appointment as the Chief Economic Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor, in a statement, said: “I hope that…

The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Philip Ogbadu, has described as fake the news making the rounds alleging that a community in Ovia North East Local Government of the state has been invaded and seized by marauding bandits. Ogbadu disclosed…

… powers Ologbo, Obayantor communities Ossiomo Power in Benin City has commissioned a new 40MW Independent Power Plant (IPP) dedicated to providing power to the Benin Industrial and Enterprise Park and local communities in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of…

…expands EDSTMA operations to Auchi, Uromi, Ekpoma, others The Edo State Government is acquiring more tow trucks and installing bus stop signposts and traffic lights to strengthen the response of the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA) to…

Bold and courageous reforms initiated by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki have been identified as being instrumental to the relatively peaceful yuletide celebration witnessed across Edo State. The governor had in the last few months mobilized communities and…

The Edo State Government has disclosed plans to set up a committee to monitor and audit orphanage homes in the state, threatening to close down and prosecute orphanage homes operating as businesses as against their designation as charities. The Commissioner…