Tag: Benin
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Benin, Togo’s N37.4bn Electricity Debt Raises Fresh Concerns Over Cross-Border Power Trade
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s cross-border electricity business is facing a $28.33m (about N37.44bn) outstanding debt from customers in Benin Republic and Togo over ancillary services provided between 2023 and 2025. An analysis of annual reports published by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) showed that the debt relates to services associated with the transfer and…
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68 Passengers Escape Unhurt as Enugu Air Aircraft Overshoots Runway in Benin
By Paul Joseph No fewer than 68 passengers escaped unhurt on Thursday after an Enugu Airlines aircraft overshot the runway while landing at Benin Airport in Edo State. The aircraft, bearing registration number 5N-ENR, was operating a scheduled Enugu–Benin–Lagos commercial flight when the incident occurred, triggering emergency response procedures at the airport. According to an…