The British Museum has announced plans to help “investigate the history of the Kingdom of Benin”, with a grand archaeology mission and new museum. The organisation will work with Nigerian teams on the creation of a new Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) and accompanying archaeology project.
Read More »BLM Protests: Nigeria’s opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes
With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, Nigerian politicians have the opportunity to shape the fate of the famous Benin Bronzes, writes Barnaby Phillips, an expert on the subject.
Read More »ECOBA gives awards to exceptional students of Edo College
The Edo College Old Boys Association (ECOBA) have recognized and given awards to some students of Edo College, Benin City for exceptional performances in different subjects in the last academic session. The award plaques and cash prizes were given to the deserving students at the graduation/ prize giving ceremony organized by the management of the school recently.
Read More »Starwood Hotels to open ‘Four Points by Sheraton’ Hotel in Benin City
Accelerating growth in emerging markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. on Accelerating growth in emerging markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (www.StarwoodHotels.com), Inc. (NYSE: HOT) on Wednesday announced the signing of Four Points (www.FourPoints.com) Benin City.
Read More »6 things to do when you are alone in Benin City
Feeling lonely in Benin City? Do not be! Once in a while, it is nice to stop and take a moment of time. There are actually a number of ways to have fun all by yourself without feeling like a loser. You can pick from some of these activities you can do on your own in the city.
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