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Jeroid sets Benin City abuzz with crypto energy.
Pulse
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July 6, 2025
The Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, Edo State, was abuzz with energy on June 29, 2025, as top industry minds convened at the highly anticipated Forex Expo, hosted by Extreme Global CA.The event served as a crucial platform for expert...
‘2027 Election Would Be Tinubu’s Toughest Political Battle Ever’ – Buba Galadima’s Daughter
Naija News
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July 6, 2025
Naija News reports that Zainab made this known in an interview on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, while discussing the chances of Tinubu winning the 2027 election. According to her, Tinubu may get only 30 per cent of Northern votes in the...
An Open Letter To The President Of The Republic Of Ghana, H....
Modern Ghana
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Your Excellency, Warm greetings from the people of the Anlo enclave, especially those living along the vulnerable stretch of the coast from Blekusu through Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutsinu, Salakope, Adina to Denu, and beyond. On behalf of countless...
Edo health insurance boss urges patient-centred healthcare system
Punch
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July 6, 2025
The Director General of the Edo Health Insurance Commission, Dr. Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo has emphasised the urgent need to reposition the state’s healthcare system by placing a stronger focus on patient-centred care, clinical excellence, and ethical...
US supports West African countries to enhance public health emergency response
Tribune Online
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July 6, 2025
Seventeen public health emergency operations center staff members from seven West African countries have graduated from a two-week training program designed to enhance their skills in managing public health emergencies. The training, hosted by the...
Ensuring Accurate, Transparent Trade Statistics: A Strategy for Economic Growth
The Will
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July 6, 2025
July 06, (THEWILL) — Trade statistics serve as the backbone of economic planning, investment decisions and policy formulation. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and a key player in global trade, accurate and transparent trade data is essential...
Alleged Threat By Gov. Okpebholo Against UK-Based Activist: Edo Group, APC Trade Words
Daily Independent
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July 6, 2025
1 BENIN – A group under the aegis of Concerned Edo Youths has criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo’s alleged threat against UK-based social media activist, Albert Obazee. The group, addressing a press conference in Benin City, Edo State capital,...
QUALITY HEALTH CARE DELIVERY: UBTH To Get Lifesaving Intervention
ITV
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July 5, 2025
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital is set to receive an anticipated intervention from the Federal Government on functional ambulance services for emergencies. Director and Senior Technical Assistant to the Coordinating Minister of Health...
South-South APC Stakeholders Adopt President Bola Tinubu As Party’s Sole Candidate
ITV
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July 5, 2025
The South-South Zone of the APC has unanimously adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate in the 2027 presidential election. This was part of resolutions reached on Saturday during a zonal meeting held in Benin City, Edo...
Idah Football Academy Unveiled In Benin City
ITV
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July 5, 2025
As part of its commitment to nurturing young football talents and providing competitive opportunities to showcase their skills, Idah Football Academy has officially launched a football academy in Benin City, the Edo State Capital. The ceremony...
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11 million for electricity in Q1 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 5, 2025
Nigeria claims it is owed over $11 million by Benin and Togo for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Despite receiving steady power through bilateral agreements...
U.S supports strengthening of regional public health emergency
Abuja Inquirer
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July 5, 2025
The United States Government has commenced the training of public health emergency operations center staff from Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Liberia, and Mali. A statement by the US Embassy in Abuja said the intermediate level...
South-South APC adopts President Tinubu as sole candidate for 2027 election
Daily Post
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July 5, 2025
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South-South geopolitical zone on Saturday adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. DAILY POST reports that the party adopted president Bola Tinubu at...
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $11m in electricity debt – NERC
Punch
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July 4, 2025
The Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to pay over $11m owed to Nigeria for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The bilateral customers from...
FG urged to revamp Rubber Board to boost economy
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
An agronomist, Otunba Igbinosu Peter has urged the federal government to invest in rubber production saying rubber is an important economic tree grown in Nigeria with about 150,000 hectares planted with rubber out of which 96,000 hectares are...
An Open Letter To The President On Coastal Protection Works At Agavedzi And Salakope
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
Thank You for Awarding the Blekusu Phase 2 Project — But Let’s Get it Right This Time. Your Excellency, Warm greetings from the people of the Anlo enclave, especially those living along the vulnerable stretch of the coast from Blekusu through...
Trade Experts Push For Global Market Access For African SMEs
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
Trade experts are urging governments, investors, and stakeholders to strengthen market connectivity for African small businesses by supporting strategic retail linkages and cross-border cooperation to boost exports and economic growth. Speaking at...
Osiatuma… A physician’s extraordinary journey inspires dialogue on managerial excellence in health
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This perfectly encapsulates the extraordinary journey of Dr. Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, a dedicated physician whose decade long service to...
Trade experts seek global access for African SMEs
Punch
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July 3, 2025
Trade experts have called for improved market connectivity for African small businesses, urging governments, investors and stakeholders to support more strategic retail linkages and cross-border cooperation. In separate interviews with The PUNCH,...
NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body
Tribune Online
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July 4, 2025
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA). Ojukwu’s election took place during...