Business & Economy
BENFRUITS SET TO BEGIN FULL PRODUCTION, TARGETS BOOST FOR BENUE AGRO-PROCESSING SECTOR
Benue’s agro-processing firm Benfruits is set to begin full production, with officials calling on farmers to supply oranges, mangoes and tomatoes to meet expected demand.
GOV. KEFAS OPENS N3BN IBI–NWUNYO ROAD, BOOSTS FESTIVAL, ECONOMY
Governor Agbu Kefas has commissioned the N3bn Ibi–Nwunyo road, easing access to the Nwunyo Fishing Festival and boosting economic activities. He also assured residents that work on the long-awaited Ibi Bridge will soon resume.
PASSENGERS CRY OUT OVER EXTORTION AT BENUE LINKS PARK
Passengers using Benue Links in Abuja have raised concerns over a cash-only booking system, alleging extra charges on transfers and poor staff conduct. Calls are mounting for the Benue State Government to investigate the situation at the Area 1 park.
"NA SURVIVAL MATTER", BENUE LG WORKERS DECRY MONTHS OF UNPAID SALARIES, UNCERTAINTY
Tension is mounting in Benue as NULGE issues a 14-day ultimatum over unpaid salaries, prolonged staff screening, and unresolved welfare concerns affecting local government workers.
BENUE-BORN INVENTOR, 20, BUILDS VEHICLES WITH BARE HANDS, STRUGGLES WITHOUT FUNDING
A young inventor from Benue State has built a car and tricycle using local materials but now seeks financial support to continue his work after dropping out of school due to hardship.
NCX BEGINS OPERATIONS IN BENUE, OPENS OFFICE AT BIPC
The Nigerian Commodity Exchange has opened an office at BIPC in Benue, aiming to improve farmers’ market access, introduce a warehouse receipt system, and boost incomes by creating structured commodity markets across the state.
₦100,000 PENALTY LOOMS AS MARCH 31 TAX DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR NIGERIANS
Nigerians face a ₦100,000 penalty for missing the March 31, 2026 tax deadline, with additional monthly fines for continued default. Authorities are intensifying enforcement nationwide, urging all eligible individuals to file returns promptly to avoid sanctions.
GOV. ALIA PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO BENUE LINKS HQ, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STATE DEVELOPEMEMNT
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia on Monday paid an unscheduled visit to the headquarters of Benue Links Nigeria Limited in Makurdi, where he reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming the state.The visit came shortly after the governor returned from Abuja, where he joined other state go...
GOV. ALIA VOWS TO RESTORE SHERATON MAKURDI, REVIVE LOBI CASSAVA FACTORY FOR JOB CREATION
Benue Governor Alia pledges to restore Sheraton Makurdi and revive the dormant Lobi Cassava Plant, aiming to create jobs, boost state revenue, and enhance economic growth following a forensic audit that revealed mismanagement of the assets.
BENUE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE COMMENDS BENUE LINKS MANAGEMENT, BACKS REFORMS—EGBODO
The Benue Assembly Committee on Power, Renewable Energy and Transport has commended Benue Links after an oversight visit to its Makurdi headquarters. Lawmakers reviewed operations and urged improved efficiency, noting the company’s key role in the state’s transport system.