Following the just concluded coronation of the 39th Oba of Benin, A chat down with Prince Omoregbe Erediauwa of Benin – brother to the new king and CEO of Hexagon Networks – who was actively involved in the coronation planning to talk about the impact of the newly enthroned king, Oba Ewaure II on travel and tourism […]
Since the transition of the 38th Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, there has been great anticipation for the coronation of His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Ehenede Erediauwa, Edaiken N’Uselu. However, while the traditional processes that precede the ceremony since commenced and there have been clashes with the Edo state gubernatorial elections, the Benin Traditional Council only recently announced […]
Feeling lonely in Benin City? Do not be! Once in awhile, it is nice to stop and take a moment for a little “You” time. There are actually a number of ways to have fun all by yourself without feeling like a loser. Source:insidescoopsf.sfgate.com Visit a hotel bar Benin features a number of hotels that boast of […]
Nigeria is a large country consisting of a vast number of cities, towns and districts; and while some of these locations including Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt are popularly noted and visited, there are other destinations – though are not popular – that have a lot to offer fun-seeking visitors. One of such lesser-known destinations is Sapele, […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said on Sunday that it lost N40 million due to the closure of the Benin Airport for two months. Mr Sunday Ayodele, the Benin Airport Manager, in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, said the airport reopened on Sept. 3. Ayodele said that the closure, which […]
As part of efforts to boost economic and trade relations between the two countries, President Boni Yayi of Republic of Benin has offered to build a Railway line all the way from Cotonou to Madakali, a border town with Kebbi State in Nigeria to boost economic relations. A statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, in […]
FROM LAGOS Departing City Arriving City Duration CHISCO YOUNG SHALL GROW ABC TRANSPORT CROSS COUNTRY TRANSPORT GOD IS GOOD MOTORS LAGOS ABA 7 hours 50 mins N4,000 N4,000 N3,400 Return Ticket Is N6,600 LAGOS ABUJA 9 hours 33 mins N4,500 N4,500 N5,100 Return Ticket Is N9,800 N5,900 Return Ticket is N9,000 N4,900(from Ajah) N4,300(from festac) […]
The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Osita Chidoka, on Thursday said the Federal Government downgraded and closed the Asaba and Benin airports due to safety concerns. He spoke while riding a bicycle on his way to the Presidential Villa for the last Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Asked to […]
