Museums worldwide are returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Here's why it matters, who's receiving them, and what it means for restitution policies.

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes return home! Coronation Group & NCMM create a world-class gallery in Benin City to showcase 119 repatriated artifacts. A monumental step in cultural heritage restoration.

The Dutch government agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in February, and the official handover ceremony will take place on 21 June. British colonial troops originally stole the ...

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has threatened to demolish houses and properties built in the Government Reservation Areas in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the Governor, however ...

The Wereldmuseum in Leiden is preparing to return 113 ancient sculptures to Nigeria, as pressure mounts on Western governments and institutions to hand back the spoils of the colonial era.

Dutch museum removes 'priceless' Benin Bronzes for return to Nigeria Leiden (Netherlands) (AFP) – Clad in protective blue surgical gloves, a Dutch museum worker gingerly unhooks a precious ...

Dutch museum removes 'priceless' Benin Bronzes for return to Nigeria Updated / Tuesday, 20 May 2025 11:23 A Benin Bronze is pictured during the restitution ceremony from Germany to Nigeria in 2022 ...

Meanwhile, the EFCC authority has beefed up security around its Benin Zonal Office located at the High Court Road in Benin City to forestall possible attacks.

In 1897, British troops invaded Benin City and looted thousands of objects from the kingdom’s treasury. Many objects Lehman purchased at public auction, according to the MFA, could be traced to that ...

The ancient city of Benin, the Edo State capital, witnessed an artistic rebirth when some legendary and emerging Nigerian visual artists converged on the red city for a 10-day Benin Art Fair. The ...

#FeaturedPost Music, Magic, and Glenfiddich: The experimental night that stirred Benin City P Pulse Mix The magic of the festive season lit up Crown Heights Pavilion on Sunday, December 8th, as ...

Sèmè City, the flagship initiative of the Benin Republic’s government dedicated to human capital development, and EbonyLife Media, Africa’s leading media conglomerate with a global presence ...