Premier Energies to install solar systems across Benin, West Africa

Premier Energies has won contracts to supply and install solar power systems in the Republic of Benin, West Africa. The contracts, valued at $19.95m, form part of a national programme by the government of Benin to broaden access to reliable clean...

Premier Energies Secures $ 19.95 Mn Solar Electrification Orders in Benin

Hyderabad-based Premier Energies recently won USD 19.95 Mn contracts to supply and install solar power systems in the Republic of Benin, West Africa. The scope of the contracts covers the installation of 750 rooftop solar systems at key...

Premier Energies secures solar electrification orders worth $20 million in Benin

These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy | Photo Credit: Premier Energies Ltd said on Monday that it won contracts worth $19.95 million for supply and...

Premier Energies Secures USD 19.95 Million Solar Electrification Contracts in Benin, West Africa

Solar module and cell manufacturer Premier Energies has announced that the company has won contracts worth USD 19.95 million for supply and installation of solar power systems in Benin, West Africa. The scope of the contracts covers installation...

Niger Delta groups, scholars seek end to gas flaring, overhaul of NDDC

People drawn from oil extraction-impacted communities across the Niger Delta, the civil society community, and academia met over the weekend in Benin under the auspices of the Climate Justice Assembly and demanded a stop to gas flaring in the...

Countdown to Celebrating the Return of Benin Artefacts (3)

_(Continued from last week)_ By Francis Odupute , Okwuokei ijeoma and Ubiomo Oghenedoro Efe There is no gainsaying that the return of Benin artefacts is more than museums shipping boxes to Nigeria. It is history coming home, spiritual healing for...

Nigeria’s TETFund Queries 38 Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges Amid ‘Financial Anomalies’ In Education Trust Fund

A review by SaharaReporters of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) annual report for the 2024 financial year has revealed that 38 tertiary institutions in the country were issued queries over allocations made to them by the Fund. According...

5,000 University of Benin students risk exam ban

Not less than 5,000 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEB) risk being barred from writing the second semester examinations scheduled to commence on September 29, 2025 (today) over failure to pay school charges. The likely ban on the 5,000...

Homegrown Premier Energies Secures Multiple Solar Contracts Worth ₹177 Crore In Republic Of Benin, West Africa

New Delhi: Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa.These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to...

Premier Energies secures $19.95 million solar contracts in Benin, West Africa

Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contracts worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand...

Seplat energy JV empowers Edo, Delta students with N18m

The Seplat Energy Plc, in partnership with its Joint Venture partner, the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has empowered Edo, Delta students with N18 m. The firm made the disclosure shortly after the grand finale of the 2025 edition of the...

Owie, Uzamere, Onaiwu, others advocate love, unity at Benin summit

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Senators Roland Owie, Ehigie Uzamere, Neda Imasuen and many other leaders of Benin extraction have advocated the need for the Benin speaking people to be united and pursue a common purpose that will drive development in...

Obidient Movement condemns Abure’s violent act on activist, Mama Pee

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Obidient Movement has reacted to the attack on its prominent member and Edo state-based activist Precious Oruche, popularly called Mama Pee by the former National Chairman of the Labour Party Mr. Julius...

‎UBTH CMD pledges inproved  orthodontic care, education

‎ ‎The Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu, has pledged to advance orthodontic care, education, and research in Nigeria. ‎Prof. Idia stated this at the weekend after she emerged as...

Mama Pee attack on Abure at Benin airport condemned

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration (DMI) has condemned the public harassment of Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, at the Benin Airport. The incident, which occurred upon Abure’s arrival from an...

Sowore Condemns Attack On Activist ‘Mama Pee’ At Benin Airport After Confronting Julius Abure, Demands Arrest, Prosecution Of Assailants

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has strongly condemned the attack on Precious Onuche, popularly known as Mama P, by thugs suspected to be loyal to the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, at the Benin Airport in Edo...

Rights Group Condemns Police Over Detention Of Assaulted Activist ‘Mama Pee’, Demands Probe Of Julius Abure’s Thugs

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has expressed deep concern over the physical assault on social media activist Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, by suspected thugs allegedly linked to Labour Party's Julius...

NECO opens UK centre, awaits Egypt, B’Faso accreditation

Determined to expand its global footprint, the National Examinations Council has established a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, who inaugurated the centre in...

Apostolic Nuncio for Burkina Faso, Niger Says New Mission is “a challenge as well as grace”

Cotonou, 24 October, 2025 / 8:28 pm (ACI Africa). The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso and Niger has described his new mission as both a challenge and a grace. Speaking to journalists upon arrival in Benin...

Landmark Reconciliation: Ooni of Ife and Alaafin of Oyo Forge Path to Yoruba Unity in Historic Lagos Meeting

In a momentous gathering that has captured the hearts of millions across Yorubaland and beyond, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, came together on Friday in...