2022 Athletics Champs: Enekwechi, 4x100m Men’s Relay team light up opening day in Benin

The 2022 Nigerian Athletics Championships got off to a flying start in Benin City on Friday as the opening day of action witnessed some impressive performances. This year’s edition which is serving as trials for both the World Championships and the …

Participants attend 5th edition of Benin International Investment Forum

Participants attend the 5th edition of the Benin International Investment Forum in Cotonou, Benin, June 23, 2022. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua) Participants visit a booth during the 5th edition of the Benin International Investment Forum in …

European loan to fund 107,000 home solar panels in Benin

The European Investment Bank says a new €10 million ($10.5 million) loan will offer electricity access to almost 650,000 people in Benin. June 24, 2022 Max Hall French energy giant Engie will deploy 107,000 solar home systems (SHS) in Benin with the EIB …

NAPTIP, UK Govt. inaugurate 27-bed capacity rehab centre in Benin

NNN: The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Thursday inaugurated a 27-bed capacity rehabilitation centre built by the UK Government for victims of human trafficking in Edo. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Fatima …

Ogiamien title: Benin Traditional Council flays govt.’s withdrawal of criminal charges

Just Now | 6 Benin Traditional Council (BTC) (photo source; itvradiong.com) THE Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has criticised the withdrawal of criminal charges against Arisco Rich Osemwingie by the Edo state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

Ogiamien title: Benin Traditional Council flays Edo’s withdrawal of criminal charges

The Benin Traditional Council has criticised the withdrawal of criminal charges against Arisco Rich Osemwingie by the Edo Etate Government. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the withdrawal of the case by the Edo state government followed a …

Solar house systems to provide Benin with reliable and affordable off-grid energy

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide Benin with a $10.6 million loan for the provision of 107,000 solar home systems. This will open up access to clean energy for 643,000 people. The solar home systems include solar panels and battery …

Nigeria battles Ghana, Togo, others for relay tickets in Benin

• Edo State is ready, says Shaibu • Ekevwo, Onwuzurike, Ashe, Akintola are star athletes Four African countries, Ghana, Botswana, Togo and the Benin Republic are expected to participate in the relay events, as the national trials organised by the Athletics …

Benin professional basketball league achieving goals for players, coaches and clubs

COTONOU (Benin) - Basketball in Benin Republic has taken a new turn and it is for the good. The introduction of the Benin Professional Basketball League in the country after one year is indeed yielding positive fruits, all thanks to the President of Benin …

Police in Edo kill suspected kidnapper along Benin-Lagos expressway