Nigeria, Benin kick off economic cooperation talks

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have begun formal steps to implement the economic cooperation agreement signed during the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit held in Abuja in June. This development emerged after a two-day bilateral meeting between …

Nigeria Hails Republic Of Benin On Independence Anniversary

1 The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has extended Nigeria’s congratulations message to the Republic of Benin on its independence anniversary, reaffirming commitment to the long-standing …

Benin rejects proposed bill on permanent chairmanship for Ooni, Sultan

BY BEN OGBEMUDIA The Ogbakha-Edo Indigenous Peoples Welfare Foundation has rejected a bill seeking to make the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto permanent co-chairmen of the Nigerian Council of Traditional Rulers. Speaking in Benin City, Foundation …

Nigeria, Benin Republic Agree On Joint Trade Framework

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have reached a landmark agreement on a joint trade framework aimed at deepening economic integration, eliminating trade barriers, and unlocking new development opportunities across both countries. The agreement was …

Nigeria, Benin agree on joint trade framework

Nigeria and Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework aimed at removing cross-border trade barriers and deepening regional economic integration, officials said on Saturday. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting at the Beninese Ministry …

Clotilda slave ship descendant seeks Benin citizenship to honor ancestor’s wish to return home

The small west African nation of Benin last year enacted a law granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people to acknowledge the country’s complicity in the transatlantic slave trade, and promote tourism. Cassandra Lewis, whose family’s legacy goes …

Petrol smuggling thrives at Nigeria-Benin border despite ban -Report

Petrol smuggling from Nigeria to the Benin Republic is thriving along the Saki-Okerete border in Oyo State, despite a federal ban on the movement of goods across the crossing, a report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has …

Photos of Benin's traditional mask festival as ancient customs come alive

PORTO NOVO, Benin (AP) — A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are tied to ancient customs and traditions. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium …

APTOPIX Benin Mask Festival

Edo govt, PDP bicker over Benin-Asaba road construction

The Edo State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party have exchanged words over the reconstruction of the Benin-Asaba Road. Governor Monday Okpebholo had inspected the road on Wednesday where he hailed the Federal Government for the project, noting …