The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) in Ondo State will be developed into the biggest industrial free trade zone in Nigeria. Dangote made this known on Monday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure. The …
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has secured the conviction of two persons for vandalising critical national assets in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. The corps also arrested a suspect over the alleged theft of diesel from a telecommunications facility in the …
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday inducted 1,500 new corps members for the 2026 batch ‘B’ Stream 1orientation course in Anambra. Mrs Pauline Ojisua, the Coordinator of NYSC in the state presented the new inductees at a swearing in held at the permanent orientation camp in Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, Awka …
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Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Lagos, in collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), has intercepted wildlife contraband valued at N126.3 million and arrested four suspects. The Comptroller of FOU Zone A, Mr Gambo Aliyu, …
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The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has emphasised the importance of strategic foresight and trade intelligence for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, Director-General of NIIA, said the foresight and intelligence were critical to navigating the complexities of the global trade environment and advancing Nigeria’s economic interests. …
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and the first person in recorded history to become a trillionaire, has said his rocket company SpaceX could generate $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. He made the projection just two days after the company’s stock market debut valued it at over $2 trillion. …
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The founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has shared what he described as a revelation concerning the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Newsextra24 reports that the cleric spoke while addressing his congregation in a viral video. Oyakhilome said he respected the three major presidential candidates, …
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The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Mrs Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election and running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Newsextra24 reports that the announcement was made on Sunday by Governor …
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has commenced an early retirement programme for some categories of employees as part of efforts to reposition its workforce and improve operational efficiency. The initiative, which is structured under the Accelerated Exit Scheme and the Voluntary Exit Scheme, is said to be attracting …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have arrested 46 suspected irregular immigrants in Ogun State. Newsextra24 reports that the suspects were arrested during a targeted security operation carried out in parts of Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese and surrounding communities. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, 35 …
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