Benin city news today

Here are some news headlines from Benin City, Nigeria for today:

Top Stories

  1. Edo State Government to Construct New Road in Benin City: The Edo State Government has announced plans to construct a new road in Benin City, which will connect the city to the Benin-Ore Expressway. The project is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Benin City Residents Protest Over Poor Power Supply: Residents of Benin City have taken to the streets to protest the poor power supply in the city. The protesters, who were mainly traders and artisans, demanded that the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) improves the power supply in the city. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  3. Benin City to Host 2023 National Sports Festival: The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has announced that Benin City will host the 2023 National Sports Festival. The festival, which is expected to attract athletes from across the country, will take place from November 12 to 27, 2023. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Business and Economy

  1. Benin City Chamber of Commerce to Host Business Forum: The Benin City Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BCCIMA) is set to host a business forum, which will bring together business owners and stakeholders in the city. The forum is expected to discuss ways to improve the business environment in Benin City. (Source: This Day Newspaper)
  2. New Bank Branch Opens in Benin City: A new branch of a commercial bank has opened in Benin City, providing additional banking services to residents of the city. The bank has promised to provide innovative banking solutions to its customers. (Source: The Punch Newspaper)

Sports

  1. Benin City Football Club Wins League Title: Benin City Football Club has won the Edo State Football League title, defeating their closest rivals, Edo United, 2-1 in the final match. The team will now represent Edo State in the national football league. (Source: Daily Trust Newspaper)
  2. Benin City to Host International Football Tournament: Benin City will host an international football tournament, which will feature teams from Nigeria and other African countries. The tournament is expected to take place in October 2023. (Source: Premium Times Newspaper)

Please note that these are just some of the news headlines from Benin City, Nigeria, and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.