Tag: Benin Republic
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AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles arrive Benin Republic by boat [Photos]
The Super Eagles have arrived in Port Novo, Benin Republic for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against their neighbours. Gernot Rohr’s men upon arrival in the city by boat had their mandatory COVID-19 tests. “We have arrived in Porto Novo. We also had our mandatory Covid test done at the point of…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Benin Republic will be tough for Super Eagles
The Super Eagles are just a step away from qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and will be looking to pick all three points on Saturday. When they take on the Republic of Benin, as much as they are hopeful however, their opponents might prove hard nuts to crack, given their recent…
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NYSC withholds certificates to graduates from Benin, African varsities
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has asked foreign-trained graduates with questionable degrees from institutions in Benin Republic and some other African countries who have not been issued Certificates of National Service to visit the headquarters of the scheme for further scrutiny. The NYSC made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja, the…
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We won’t allow Benin Republic take oil rich Tongeji Island – Gov Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration would not allow the oil rich Tongeji Island that shares boundary with the Republic of Benin, to be taken away by Nigeria’s neighbouring country. Abiodun said his administration is determined to do all in its power to make life meaningful for the citizens of the…
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Rivers Govt moves to reintegrate Benin returnees
The Rivers State Government and the four Ogoni speaking Local Government Areas have taken concrete measure to address the needs of Nigerians of Ogoni extraction living in Benin Republic. The four Ogoni speaking Local Government Council Chairmen announced the partnership to address the challenges facing the Nigerians of Ogoni extraction living in Benin Republic on…
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Benin Republic, Niger pay $10m power debt after Nigeria’s disconnection threat
Sequel to Nigeria’s earlier warning to disconnect them, the Republics of Benin and Niger have cleared their $10.1m electricity debt to avert the impending disconnection. According to a report by The Punch, the affected countries made the payment through their respective power firms, with NIGELEC of the Republic of Niger paying $3.79m, while the Community…