Tag: Edo economic growth


  • Edo State Hits ₦79 Billion IGR in 2025, Moves to Block Revenue Leakages

    Edo State has achieved a major financial milestone, recording ₦79 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) so far in 2025. The announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, during a strategic meeting with heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), permanent secretaries, and directors…

  • Edo Government Launches Lottery Regulatory Commission to Drive Transparency and Revenue

    In a bold step towards strengthening regulation and expanding revenue opportunities, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the creation of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The announcement, made in Benin City on Tuesday through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, outlined that the commission will provide the legal and…