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News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: Benue Investment Company Driving Alia's Economic Reforms, Says Official

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/benue-investment-company-driving-alias-economic-reforms-says-official/ar-AA24y7pw
Published on: Sunday 31 May 2026

The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) says its initiatives under Governor Hyacinth Alia's administration have contributed significantly to economic reforms, job creation and ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: NOVUS MFB disburses N6.35bn loans, deepens financial inclusion in Benue

News channel or source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/novus-mfb-disburses-n6-35bn-loans-deepens-financial-inclusion-in-benue/
Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026

Novus Microfinance Bank (MFB) has disbursed more than N6.35 billion in loans to over 11,000 beneficiaries across Benue State within ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: Benue Marine Carnival 2025: Unlocking marine and blue economy wealth of the Food Basket State

News channel or source: https://thenationonlineng.net/benue-marine-carnival-2025-unlocking-marine-and-blue-economy-wealth-of-the-food-basket-state/
Published on: Thursday 08 January 2026

When the serene banks of River Benue in Makurdi burst into colour, music, boat races and cultural splendour during the maiden Benue Marine Carnival 2025, it was far more than a festive spectacle. It ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: Nigeria seals $1.5bn Benue hydropower deal to deliver 460MW

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/nigeria-seals-1-5bn-benue-hydropower-deal-to-deliver-460mw/ar-AA24F5r7
Published on: Tuesday 02 June 2026

Precious Anga Lagos — Nigeria has signed a $1.5 billion concession agreement for the Grand Katsina-Ala Hydropower Project in Benue State, marking one of the country’s biggest renewable energy ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: Nigeria Signs $1.5bn Katsina-Ala Hydropower Concession Deal

News channel or source: https://www.arise.tv/nigeria-signs-1-5bn-katsina-ala-hydropower-concession-deal/
Published on: Tuesday 26 May 2026

Nigeria signs $1.5 billion hydropower concession deal expected to deliver 460MW electricity, jobs and regional economic development.

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: 2Baba joins Made-in-Benue movement to drive cultural, economic renaissance

News channel or source: https://thenationonlineng.net/2baba-joins-made-in-benue-movement-to-drive-cultural-economic-renaissance/
Published on: Wednesday 26 November 2025

Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has officially been unveiled as a major partner in the Made In Benue Project, signaling a new chapter in the decade-long cultural and creative initiative ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: Benue youths back Dangote as cement empire faces new threats

News channel or source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/youths-back-dangote-amid-threats-to-cement-empire-in-benue-2024092616342390901
Published on: Thursday 22 August 2024

The Benue Youth Alliance for Good Governance (BYAGG) has vowed to resist the Benue State government's alleged plans to force Dangote Cement PLC out of the state. The youth group claims that Governor ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: Benue graduates making a living through okada riding

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/economy/benue-graduates-making-a-living-through-okada-riding/ar-AA24ujaO
Published on: Sunday 31 May 2026

Faced with scarce white-collar jobs and economic hardship, many graduates across Nigeria are turning to menial trades, farming and digital skills for survival.Young professionals are shifting their ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: ‘Women must have a voice in government’ — Benue LP unveils ex-LGA chairperson as deputy governorship candidate

News channel or source: https://www.thecable.ng/women-must-have-a-voice-in-government-benue-lp-unveils-ex-lga-chairperson-as-deputy-governorship-candidate/
Published on: Monday 01 June 2026

The Labour Party (LP) in Benue has unveiled Juliana Obetta, a former chairman of Okpokwu LGA, as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election.

News Nigeria » Benue » Economy: Benue LP Unveils Obetta As Deputy Governorship Candidate

News channel or source: https://leadership.ng/benue-lp-unveils-obetta-as-deputy-governorship-candidate/
Published on: Tuesday 02 June 2026

The Labour Party (LP) has officially unveiled former Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Council, Juliana Obetta, as its Deputy Governorship Candidate ahead ...