Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’ lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at promoting quality education delivery across the country. In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank recently renovated the library at Emotan College, Wire Road. This …

The Economic Community of West African States has condemned the recent violent attacks in Northern Benin that claimed dozens of lives. The attacks occurred on Wednesday in the Point Trible area and were carried out by unidentified armed individuals. In a statement on Sunday, the ECOWAS Commission extended its condolences to the government, security forces, and people of Benin, as …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Libya $50,000 and mandated that the country plays two matches behind closed doors following incidents of misconduct by supporters and officials during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Benin on 18 November in Benghazi. This sanction follows a series of controversies surrounding Libya, including a highly publicised incident in …

International bilateral electricity customers in Benin Republic and Togo owe Nigeria $5.79 million for the energy consumed in the second quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) revealed this in their latest second-quarter 2024 report analysed by PUNCH on Sunday. Out of the $15.6 million invoice issued by the market operator between April and June, the international customers …

The decision to invalidate degree certificates obtained from some universities in Togo and Benin Republic from 2017 till date has left over 22,000 Nigerian graduates of the institutions confused and with their fate hanging in the balance, it was gathered. A group, the Coalition of Stakeholders in Education, CSE, stated this in Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday while briefing the press …

A Canadian-Nigerian woman was scheduled to appear in court on Monday, following her arrest by Toronto Police for allegedly making hate-motivated threats against the Nigerian community. Amaka Sonnberger, 46, was apprehended on Sunday following an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on 25 August, threatening violence against specific members of the Nigerian community. Charged with uttering threats, Sonnberger will …

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Genort Rohr, has announced a 25-man squad for their 2025 AFCON qualifiers tie against Nigeria in Uyo on 7 September and Libya three days later. Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie top the list of Rohr’s strikers for the clashes, while he also handed invites to two debutants, Bachirou Sika (Coton FC) and Samadou …

Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Bruno Labbadia can now take charge of the team for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Labbadia’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Tuesday. Technical director of the NFF, Augustine Eguavoen was earlier expected to manage the Super Eagles against the Cheetahs and …

None of the four international bilateral customers being supplied by the power generation companies in the Nigerian electricity supply industry made payment against the cumulative invoice of $14.19 million issued by the market operator for services rendered in the first quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) revealed this in a report. The foreign companies are Para-SBEE in …

Benin City, capital of Edo State shuffled and bubbled on Tuesday morning with huge excitement as thousands of organic supporters mesmerized the town in an electrifying display of love for Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in September 21 governorship election in the state. As early as 7:30 am, Ring Road, the city center started receiving …