The Ossiomo Power Project in Ologbo, Edo State, is currently at the center of a dispute involving alleged sabotage of its electricity supply by former contractor, Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Co. Ltd, CCETC. Ossiomo acquired its industrial park project site in 2008 and began developing its industrial park the same year, while the power […]
Six host communities in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have staged a peaceful protest over what they describe as years of marginalisation by Presco PLC. The communities, Obayantor Two, Owanoba, Ekosa, Agbonmonba, Iyanomo and Obagie Nokaakpho, demanded improved welfare, enhanced security and renewed commitment to corporate social responsibility. Ofure Anetor has more. www.itvradiong.com/live […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for PETROL to N1,200 per litre, while pegging its coastal price at N1,153 per litre. Industry Watchers say the development is expected to reshape fuel supply costs across Nigeria’s downstream distribution chain. According to the spokesperson of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the price […]
The Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA), in collaboration with the Edo State Ministry of Business, Trade and Investment, has unveiled plans for an upcoming trade fair scheduled for November to December 2026. The pre-launch event, held at Oti Hotel Skylounge on Sapele Road in Benin City, brought together farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, […]
The recent hike in petrol prices has sent shockwaves through the transportation sector in Benin City, with drivers and passengers alike lamenting the soaring costs of fuel and diesel. Joy Obarisiagbon has more. YouTube: @itvradiong | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradiong Facebook: @ITVandRadio | https://facebook.com/itvandradio www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
Residents of Benin City are raising concerns over a sharp increase in the price of sachet water, following a weekend scarcity that disrupted supply across parts of the city. Many fear the situation may worsen if urgent measures are not taken. Jolaade Ojo has details. www.itvradiong.com/live YouTube: @itvradiong | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradiong Facebook: @ITVandRadio | https://facebook.com/itvandradio www.twitter.com/itvradiong […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, The Minister of Interior, […]
The Nigeria Institute of Building (NIOB) has partnered with West Africa Ceramics Limited to provide training and capacity development for construction artisans. Joy Obarisiagbon reports that the collaboration was announced by the Chairman of the Nigeria Institute of Building, Edo State Chapter, Evans Idahosa, during a press conference held at the NIOB Secretariat along Murtala […]
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano–Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted smuggled goods worth over one billion Naira between January and March 2026. The Acting Area Comptroller, Usman Umar Adamu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kano, noting that the seizures were made through intelligence-driven operations and border surveillance across Kano and Jigawa states. Kano Correspondent, […]
Motorists in Benin metropolis have accused the Edo State Petroleum Taskforce Monitoring Committee of failing to effectively monitor filling stations, allowing some fuel dealers to allegedly short-change consumers through under-dispensing at the pumps. The concern comes amid the high cost of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, which currently sells between ₦1,000 and ₦1,350 […]
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