The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the enforcement of mandatory waste bin provision for all residential and commercial building across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Ademola Aderinto, in a statement on Monday in Ibadan, said that the government had given residents and …

The police on Monday arraigned an unemployed woman, Sharon Mohammed, before a Dutse Magistrates’ Court in Abuja over alleged possession of illicit drugs. Mohammed, who resides in Kubwa, is standing trial on a one-count charge bordering on public nuisance. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecuting …

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday arrived in Asaba, the Delta State Capital to attend the State Economic and Investment Summit, scheduled for Monday. Newsextra24 reports that the summit is a strategic platform for economic transformation, deepening investor confidence, fostering partnerships and attracting local and foreign direct investments. Shettima is …

CBI Monie has announced the launch of its payment solutions designed to provide businesses, merchants and agents with a simple, swift and secure way to receive and process everyday payments. The launch will initially focus on five key markets — Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Oyo and Aba — as CBI Monie begins …

The United States has made permanent its visa bond programme, requiring certain travellers from 50 countries, including Nigeria and 29 other African nations, to pay a refundable $20,000 visa bond before they can obtain some categories of US visas The US Department of State said the requirement applies to applicants …

The Nigerian Navy has recovered 61,000ltrs of petroleum products in Rivers through the disruption of a reactivated illegal refining structure. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho on Sunday in Abuja. According to Folorunsho, the navy, through the operation, sustained its …

The National Youth Service Corps has released fresh guidelines for prospective corps members ahead of the upcoming orientation camp, warning them against night travel and highlighting key requirements for registration. In a notice posted on its X handle on Monday, the scheme advised prospective corps members to prioritise safety while …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged regulators, operators, investors and the media to promote accurate, fact-based reporting of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Te Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the call on Sunday in Lagos at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council Executive Masterclass. Represented by …

Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest in Dublin on Saturday night. The 31-year-old was knocked down twice in the 10th round of the bout, which featured on the undercard of the Pierce O’Leary versus Mark …

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) says it has opened applications for a $150 million offshore financing facility aimed at supporting the expansion of Nigerian businesses across key sectors of the economy. In a statement on Sunday, the association said the facility, developed in …