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By Henry Oqua The Edo State Government is partnering with the German and Swiss Governments to achieve its target of having one technical college in each of the 18 Local Government Areas across the State. The Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki…

The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Business, Trade and Cooperatives has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs) in the State by building a Center of Excellence (Production Hub) in every Senatorial District to…

By Tosin Oluwafemi and Mary Ayobahan The Nigeria erosion and watershed management project, NEWMAP have been applauded for restoring the socio-economic and cultural activities at Igbei in Auchi within Etsako west local government area of Edo state. The area which…

… braces for seamless digital teaching with 20mbps bandwidth The Edo State Polytechnic under Professor Abiodun Falodun has attracted a multi-amillion-naira project from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for campus-wide internet connectivity. The project will deliver 20 megabytes per second…

…threatens to halt pension of culpable retirees The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will probe the mismanagement of the state’s water corporation, noting that all those found culpable will be prosecuted accordingly. Obaseki said this…

… reaffirms commitment to clean environment The Edo State Government has ordered the removal of Imose Cleaning and Facility Management Company as the Waste Manager in charge of Oregbeni Market, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. Addressing journalists…

The Edo State Government refutes claims that it was ISWAP, that carried out the attack by fleeing bandits at Ibillo-Igarra Road Junction, where they burnt a Wabaizigan patrol vehicle on September 22, 2022 after a thorough investigation by the state…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described late Madam Teresa Namurie Ikimi as a great Edo daughter who lived an excellent and a sacrificial life. Obaseki said this when he led other top government functionaries to the funeral…

The Edo State Government has assured stakeholders that it will lift the ban on gold mining in Dagbala Community, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Engr. Ethan Uzamere gave the assurance during inspection…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has approved a cabinet reshuffle and rationalization of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state government. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the governor gave the…