August 3, 2025
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Electricity General

Nigeria’s Power Sector Strained as Benin, Niger, Togo Owe Over $40m in Unpaid Electricity Bills

Nigeria’s electricity sector is under increasing financial pressure as three neighbouring West African countries, Benin, Niger, and Togo, have reportedly defaulted on payments exceeding $40 million for electricity supplied to them by Nigeria. According to sector insiders, the outstanding debts are linked to international bilateral energy supply agreements facilitated through the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading

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General Sport

COAS Shooters Pull Off Major Upset Over Tojemarine HBC in Ardova Handball League

Benin City, July 10, 2025  In a stunning result at the Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin, the newly promoted COAS Shooters shocked defending champions Tojemarine HBC with a 23–21 victory during Phase One action on Wednesday. Led by coach Emeka Nnamani, the Army team dominated from the start, building a commanding 17–8 lead by

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Education NECO

Over 64,000 Pupils Sit NECO Common Entrance as Benin, Togo Join Nigeria in Unity Schools Exam

June 14, 2025 Over 64,000 candidates from Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo on Saturday participated in the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal Government Colleges, also known as Unity Schools. The annual examination, which was conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO), marks a significant regional exercise aimed at fostering educational integration

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General Technology

Nigeria and Benin Deploy Tech Innovation, SIGMAT, to Curb Smuggling

ABUJA — In a landmark step towards strengthening border security and promoting trade compliance, the governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have jointly deployed the SIGMAT (Interconnected Goods Transit System) technology to combat smuggling across their shared borders. The innovation, developed under the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),

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General Religion

Religious Intolerance, A Product Of Ignorance And Fear 

Saheed Adekunle The National Human Rights commission (NHRC) in collaboration with KAICIID and other partners like Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, NASFAT, KUKAH Centre have developed programmes and strategies that will promote freedom of religion and belief among different faithful in line with human right standards. As religious intolerance was identified as a product of ignorance and fear.

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Sports

Junior Athletes Steal the Spotlight at MTN Champs in Benin 

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The MTN Champs athletics event at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium witnessed thrilling performances over the weekend, with junior athletes dominating the track and setting new benchmarks in a showcase of emerging talent.  Junior Boys’ 400m: Badmus Triumphs in Tight Finish Gafar Badmus clinched gold in the Junior Boys’ 400m, crossing the line

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Sports

MTN Champs Season 3 Attracts Over 2,000 Athletes to Benin

Organizers of the MTN Champs Athletics Series, have confirmed that 2,056 competitors will vie for honors in the third edition of the youth-focused tournament, which is set to commence in Benin City.  Bambo Akani, Founder of the Sports Development Organization Making of Champions, released the registration figures during a press conference ahead of the three-day

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