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Published on Jul 10, 2025

$1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana

By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp up …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Benin bets on free vets and schools to turn people away from jihadism

In jihadist-threatened north Benin, the army is waging a campaign away from the front -- a programme of social projects, including free veterinary care, to tempt locals away from extremism. Located just south of Niger and Burkina Faso -- which together …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jul 10, 2025

STREET BEGGING: Some Benin City Residents Raise Concerns, Urge Govt. To Address Menace

The persistent presence of street beggars across major roads in Benin City has elicited concerns among residents and rights advocates, who question why they have remained a common sight in the metropolis. Jolaade Ojo reports that residents called on the …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Commercial Bus Drivers, Street Trading Create Difficulties For Benin City Residents

Some members of the public in Benin City have expressed growing concerns over the rising indiscipline within the metropolis, describing it as “unbecoming.” Pius Nsogho reports that the issues range from menace of commercial vehicles loading …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 10, 2025

IUO Climaxes 6th Governing Council, Set To Inaugurate 7th Council In Benin

The Deputy Chancellor, Nigeria’s Premier Private University, Igbinedion University Okada and a former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, says the tenure of the Sixth Governing Council of the ivory tower, headed by the Pro-chancellor, …

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 10, 2025

Commercial Bus Drivers, Street Trading Create Difficulties For Benin City Residents

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 10, 2025

STREET BEGGING: Some Benin City Residents Raise Concerns, Urge Govt. To Address Menace

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 10, 2025

IUO Climaxes 6th Governing Council, Set To Inaugurate 7th Council In Benin

Source: ITV - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 9, 2025

MOWAA set to open new cultural institute in Benin City in November

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) will officially open the doors of its first public building — the MOWAA Institute — on 11 November 2025, marking a significant milestone in the development of a cultural hub in Benin City. Designed as the cornerstone …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Ardova Handball Premier League kicks off in Benin

BY BEN OGBEMUDIA The Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 Phase 1 served up a thrilling opening day at the indoor sports hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and the Etete Sports Centre in Benin City, Edo State, with Safety Babes and debutants Soof Omo …

Source: New National Star - Indeterminate