Benin Republic
28 Sep
Despite the persistent hike in the price of petrol in Nigeria, the product is still being smuggled into neighbouring countries, especially Benin Republic, because the depreciation of the naira in relation to the Communauté Financière Africaine (CFA)
11 Sep
Benin Republic has emerged West Africa’s key trade hub, jumping to 66th place on the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index, an astonishing leap of approximately 100 places in just under a decade. In comparison, Nigeria slid to 88th position on the ranking, dropping by 10 positions.
6 Sep
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone, on Friday, appealed to the Federal Government to reverse its decision on the invalidation of degrees from Benin Republic and Togo, saying the action affects over 22,000 Nigerian students. The Southwest Coordinator, John Alao, the Zonal Secretary General, Sanni Sulaimon Olamide, and Zonal Public Relations Officer,…
5 Sep
Cheetahs of Benin Republic Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, believes his team can beat the Super Eagles when they clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on September 7.
2 Sep
Nine players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This was revealed by media officer of the team Promise Efoghe. The players who are currently in Uyo William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman,…
30 Aug
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Egyptian referee, Amin Omar, for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stated this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. “The matchday 1…
9 Aug
Lilith Dorsey is an American citizen living in New Orleans, but it is in Benin that she could end her days to "feel closer to her homeland". In the coming months, the author, dancer and filmmaker aims to take advantage of a new law in the West African state granting Beninese nationality to the descendants…
15 Jun
Founder and President of Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC), Vincent Okumagba, has expressed his grief following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, describing the experience as one of his worst moments as a football supporter.
10 Jun
Glasgow Rangers defender, Leon Balogun has wished the Super Eagles the very best in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, urging the team to secure victory. "All the best today boys and play your heart out for the flag and the nation," Balogun wrote on his verified X handle…
30 May
Super Eagles stand-in captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has described as exciting the pressure on the team going into the 2026 World Cup qualifier aga
27 May
Players and officials of the Super Eagles are expected to start arriving in Uyo on May 30 ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against
23 May
The Federal Government of Nigeria engaged in an inter-ministerial meeting with its counterparts from the Benin Republic to discuss the reopening of the Segbana-Tsamiya border post in Kebbi State. Speaking during the meeting at the Segbana border post in Benin Republic, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, affirmed that engagement between the two countries will…
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