Benin puts solar power at the heart of its energy policy

Benin’s government has reaffirmed its intention to make renewable energy the main source of the country’s power supply by 2030. Access to electricity in Benin remains both low and highly uneven: Around 42% of urban households are connected, with...

Lagos-Benin Expressway Built to Last 100 years – Minister

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared his satisfaction with the Lagos–Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin expressway reconstruction, boldly stating the concrete pavement road is “built to last 100 years.” After inspecting the site on Wednesday, Umahi...

Ketowoglo Yao Azoumah (KYA Energy Group): “Our goal is to make Togo a renewable energy hub in West Africa”

(Togo First) - Founder and CEO of KYA Energy Group, Ketowoglo Yao Azoumah shares his journey from academic researcher to solar entrepreneur. In this interview with Togo First, he reflects on the challenges of energy entrepreneurship in Togo as his...

FG pledges timely completion of Lagos–Sagamu–Benin expressway

The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work going on along the Lagos–Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway as well as the Lagos–Ibadan reconstruction project, describing it as a model of the new standard for...

Goals and Highlights: Nigeria 4-0 Benin in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

EVENT ENDED It was a constant back-and-forth, with Nigeria orchestrating good plays, allowing them to take a three-point lead and close out these qualifying rounds with a flourish ahead of what's to come. Mounié hasn't found the space. Despite...

Izeze Hails Oborevwori’s Vision as Delta State Government Begins Reconstruction of Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road

In a momentous event that signals a new era of development for Delta State, the state government officially commenced the reconstruction of the Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road on Tuesday. This long-overdue project, which has been a source of frustration...

Customs Seizes N80Million Fuel Bound for Benin

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,980 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦80.4 million, that were being smuggled to the Republic of Benin. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Controller...

‎Wellspring University Set To Produce 50 Nursing Graduates, Medical Lab Students‎ As 79 Students Bag First Class

‎ ‎Wellspring University, a private institution in Benin, Edo State capital, is set to produce 50 Nursing graduates at its forthcoming 13th Convocation ceremony. ‎ ‎In the convocation slated for October 17, 2025, the university will be graduating...

Benin NBA chairman seeks justice reforms, hails judiciary 

BENIN CITY – The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr. Idemudia Iredia Osifo, has called for renewed commitment to justice delivery, improved welfare for judicial officers, and stronger collaboration between the Bench...

Oborevwori Performs Groundbreaking For Reconstruction Of Warri–Sapele–Benin Road

2 …Says Project Symbolises Renewed Hope Partnership Okiemute Okpomor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State has performed the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway in Uvwie and Okpe Local...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Warri–Sapele–Benin Road Reconstruction in Delta State

In a momentous event that underscores the power of collaborative governance, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway. Held in the...

Is Nigeria v Benin on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 qualifier

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‘Harvest of loot’: the colonial legacies of South Australia’s Benin Bronzes

On 21 November 1898, a shipment arrived at Port Adelaide. Arranged inside two crates designated as ‘ethnographic specimens’ lay half-a-dozen items, including a carved ivory tusk, a royal’s head, and a staff topped with a bird of prophecy. “The...

Nigeria vs Benin: Tactical changes that could rescue Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes

As the countdown ticks toward the decisive Group C showdown between the Nigeria national football team and the Benin national football team on Tuesday, 14 October, at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the stakes could not be higher. Head...

Airtel Africa Awards 100 Tech Scholarships To Nigerian Undergraduates

Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, has launched of a landmark scholarship programme targeting Nigerian undergraduates in technology-focused disciplines. The initiative, unveiled at a recent press conference in Lagos by...

From Benin Bronzes to Digital Brushes: Tracing Nigeria’s Artistic Evolution

Onwuatu Victoria Art in Nigeria has always been more than decoration, it is identity, memory, and a mirror reflecting generations of creativity and resilience. From the timeless craftsmanship of the Benin bronze makers to today’s digital...

Apple Premium Partner stores host iPhone 17, iPhone Air midnight launch

Power Mac Center blends spectacle and heart in the latest device drops It was a celebration of the power of possibility and the spirit of giving during the midnight launch of the latest iPhone. Held in Power Mac Center (PMC) Apple Premium Partner...

Michael Opeyemi Bamidele: From Human Rights Lawyer to Senate Majority Leader

Michael Opeyemi Bamidele was born in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. He rose from legal activism and state government service to become a senior figure in Nigeria’s National Assembly. He currently serves as the Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate.Who...

How to build an integrated e-mobility market in Africa

For Africa, e-mobility is no longer an aspiration but an urgent necessity to achieve climate commitments, improve air quality, reduce fuel-price exposure and catalyse new industries in assembly, charging, software and batteries. Africa’s transport...

Dear Uche Nnaji: Minister Of Science, Technology, And Innovation — Be The First To Say, “I Resign”

A Nation Waiting for One Honest Voice Dear Mr. Uche Nnaji, Let me begin therapeutically—not as your critic, but as a psychologist addressing a fellow human being who has stumbled where many have fallen. No one doubts that you were once that young...