39 h. ago Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

The Coalition of Associations of Private Schools (CAPS) in Edo on Thursday lauded the swift intervention of the state government read more Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

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5 d. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Grassroots development key to Okpebholo govt – Edo deputy gov

Edo State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday, said the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration will develop the rural areas to engender sustainable growth in the state. In a statement signed by Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor stated this when he played host to the Association of Local Government Secretaries, Edo State Read More

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1 week ago Transport Owners Laud Tinubu NNPCL Appointments, Urge Sustenance Of Refineries Operations

The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) at the weekend commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his appointment of a seasoned technocrat, Bayo Ojulari as the chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). While congratulating the GCEO with able team of technocrats, NARTO also enjoined the new NNPC team […]

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1 week ago Private school owners in Edo stage protest over alleged heavy taxes

Private school owners in Edo State Friday, staged a peaceful protest in Benin City over what they described as an read more Private school owners in Edo stage protest over alleged heavy taxes

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2 w. ago Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo

…As 300,000 teachers risk job lose From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS), Edo State, raised the alarm that over 300,000 teachers are at the verge of losing their jobs if the state government implements the 300 percent increment in Personal Income Tax of private school owners. The chairman of […] The post Private school proprietors protest 300 percent increase in Personal Income Tax in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo Gov’t Threatens Revocation Of Illegally Acquired Farmlands

Edo State deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has vowed that all illegally acquired farmlands by some companies in the state would be revoked. Idahosa, who stated in Benin on Friday when he received members of the Association of Cocoa Farmers, noted that some farmlands were acquired through proxies. In a statement by his Chief […]

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3 w. ago BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   BEDC Electricity Plc has expressed confidence in the newly enacted Edo State Electricity Law, describing it as a landmark policy that promotes a healthy collaboration in the state. The company said that it also fosters healthy competition and consumer protection while creating a conducive business environment for all stakeholders in […] The post BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo govt partners LAPO to tackle challenges facing women, girls

Tribune Online Edo govt partners LAPO to tackle challenges facing women, girls The Edo State Government (EDSG) has announced its intention to partner with the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) to address various issues affecting women and girls in the state. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chief Bisi Idaomi, gave the assurance while receiving senior management staff from LAPO during a courtesy visit […] Edo govt partners LAPO to tackle challenges facing women, girls Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo

Tribune Online Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo   THE killing of 16 travellers suspected to be kidnappers by a mob in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State has continued to draw wide condemnations across the country. Recall that 16 hunters travelling to Kano State from Rivers for Sallah festivities were intercepted by local vigilantes after which they were beaten […] Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Kano govt condemns killing of 16 Kano bound travellers in Edo State

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano    The Kano State government expresses its deepest sympathy for the families and friends of the victims involved in the tragic incident in Uromi, Edo State.   A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said , “The brutal killing, which claimed the lives […] The post Kano govt condemns killing of 16 Kano bound travellers in Edo State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Parents tackle Ogun school over incisions on children’s bodies

Two parents have accused a private school in the Arepo area of Ogun State of carrying out unauthorised incisions on their children’s bodies. The parents told PUNCH Metro on Tuesday that the incision resulted in health complications in their children. One of the affected parents, Abosede, the mother of a four-year-old young boy identified simply Read More

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