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Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast Lead Africa’s Economic Renaissance
IMF Highlights Strategic Reforms and Infrastructure Investments Driving Growth Amid Global Challenges In a significant shift in Africa’s economic landscape, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast have emerged as the continent’s...

Delta State Govt. Commences Reconstruction Work On Warri-Sapele-Benin Expressway
Following the dangers posed by the deplorable state of the Warri–Effurun–Sapele–Benin Expressway, which has remained in disrepair for months, the Delta State Government has commenced reconstruction work to alleviate the suffering and hardship...

Travellers, Agents Excited as Domestic Air Travel Fares Dwindle
Chinedu Eze Travellers, operators and travel agencies have confirmed that there is a significant reduction in domestic air travel fares attributing the development to increase in the number of aircraft in service and more airlines joining the...

Should We Vacation at Port-au-Prince or Chicago?
This is starting to sound alarmingly familiar: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday that ongoing violence in the capital of Haiti has forced it to permanently close its Port-au-Prince emergency care center, which had...

Nigeria: Okpebholo champions Benin City’s infrastructural renaissance
After eight agonizing years under his predecessor, the destiny of Edo State in road infrastructure development is finally taking shape. Don’t be quick to lament. Indeed, there are still many bad federal roads across the state, but Governor Monday...

FG pledges timely completion of Lagos–Sagamu–Benin expressway
The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work going on along the Lagos–Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway as well as the Lagos–Ibadan reconstruction project, describing it as a model of the new standard for...

Lagardère Travel Retail Albania opens new duty-free store at the Port of Durrës
L-R: Kreshnik Bajraktari, General Director of the Port of Durrës; Catherine Suard, Ambassador of France to Albania; and Stanislav Beranek, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail Albania, cut the ribbon of the new store. Lagardère Travel Retail has opened...

Izeze Hails Oborevwori’s Vision as Delta State Government Begins Reconstruction of Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road
In a momentous event that signals a new era of development for Delta State, the state government officially commenced the reconstruction of the Effurun–Sapele–Benin Road on Tuesday. This long-overdue project, which has been a source of frustration...

Nigeria, Qatar set to sign deal on cultural, tourism cooperation
The Federal Government on Monday resumed talks with the Qatari Government in an effort to enhance cultural exchange, arts, and tourism relations between the two countries. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa...

Goals and Highlights: Nigeria 4-0 Benin in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
EVENT ENDED It was a constant back-and-forth, with Nigeria orchestrating good plays, allowing them to take a three-point lead and close out these qualifying rounds with a flourish ahead of what's to come. Mounié hasn't found the space. Despite...

Benin faces huge blow before World Cup Qualifiers against Nigeria
Benin have suffered a major setback ahead of Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Uyo. The Cheetahs travel to the Godswill Akpabio Stadium for a high-stakes encounter with the Super Eagles, as both sides remain in...

How to watch Nigeria vs Benin on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*
You can watch Nigeria vs Benin live on FIFA+, streaming for free today, Tuesday, 14 October. The stream includes English commentary as these two countries go head-to-head for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. Kick-off is at 5 p.m. BST / 12 p.m. ET / 2...

Oborevwori Performs Groundbreaking For Reconstruction Of Warri–Sapele–Benin Road
2 …Says Project Symbolises Renewed Hope Partnership Okiemute Okpomor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State has performed the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway in Uvwie and Okpe Local...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Warri–Sapele–Benin Road Reconstruction in Delta State
In a momentous event that underscores the power of collaborative governance, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway. Held in the...

“We must win”: Eric Chelle rallies Super Eagles ahead of do-or-die Benin showdown
The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has assured Nigerians that the team will be focused and purposeful as they take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a must-win encounter on Tuesday. Chelle gave the assurance at a pre-match news conference...

Super Eagles Fired Up For Benin Showdown As Chelle, Troost-Ekong Promise Victory
The Super Eagles are brimming with confidence ahead of Tuesday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo at 5 p.m. today. Head coach Eric Chelle has assured...

WCQ: Nigeria, Benin In Make Or Break Clash Today
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Benin’s Cheetahs will face off in a vital Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo this evening, as both teams aspire to secure a place at the global tournament...

“We must win” – Chelle rallies Super Eagles ahead of crucial Benin Republic clash
As the Super Eagles gear up for a pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Head Coach Eric Chelle has assured fans that the team will approach the match with total focus and determination. Addressing journalists during a pre-match...

2026 WCQ: ‘It’s just football, not war’ – Gernot Rohr tells Nigerians ahead of Benin clash
Ahead of the World Cup qualifying game between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday, Gernot Rohr has warned that it is only a football match and not a war. Benin Republic will easily book their place in USA, Canada and Mexico with a draw...
Benin Coach Rohr Braces for Difficult Super Eagles Showdown
Gernot Rohr, head coach of the Benin Republic national team, is preparing his side for what he acknowledges will be a significantly tougher challenge when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier next week....