[9] EBS emerged from the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, initially established to meet the information and enlightenment needs of the mid-West Region.
[10][11] EBS evolved through various names, adopting Radio Bendel in 1978 as the Federal Military Government handed over its NBC stations.
[14][15] Today, EBS operates as a parastatal under the Ministry of Information of the Edo State Government.
[16][17] It owns and operates radio and television stations received across Edo State and beyond.
[20][4] The organization is headed by a General Manager who oversees departments responsible for Administration, Engineering, News & Current Affairs (both for TV and Radio), Programs, Commercial Services, Presentation, EBS Enterprises, Corporate Affairs, Finance, and Training & Manpower Development.