Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says International Oil Companies (lOCs), particularly Shell Petroleum Development Company, have been responsible for the environmental degradation in the state. Diri disclosed this at the Annual Convention and Fund Raising of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) of the Americas, held in Houston, Texas, U.S., on …
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IN the wake of the devastating gas explosion in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area, Lagos State, which resulted in 11 fatalities among 33 victims, the state government has declared its commitment to bear the full medical costs for the survivors. Newsextra24 recalls that the tragic event occurred last week, causing severe …
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What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 12th May, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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THE Economic Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, has rated Edo State as the second highest in financial-related crime convictions in the country. Newsextra24 reports that the Zonal Director of the agency in charge of Edo, Delta and Ondo states, Effa Okim, disclosed this in Benin City while on a courtesy visit …
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THE Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a 1.36 per cent decline last week due to losses by 41 equities amid Naira depreciation woes. The All-Share Index depreciated by 1.36 per cent to 98,233.76 points, and market capitalisation shed 1.35 per cent to close the week at N55.56 trillion. PZ Cussons, Mcnichols …
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ARSENAL’s 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday was their 27th in the Premier League this season. This is a new club record for the Gunners in a 38-game campaign. It surpassed the win total by the Invincibles in 2003/2004, the double winners in 2001/2002 and the tally last season. …
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REALITY star and media personality, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has revealed the cost of her outfit to the 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Saturday. The radio host disclosed that her dress cost $100,000 (about …
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THE Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED), says it will soon restore power supply to Bauchi and Gombe States following progress recorded in the repair work of four vandalised transmission towers. JED’s Managing Director, Abdu Bello-Mohammed said this during an inspection visit to the ongoing reconstruction of vandalised 330kV power line …
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THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E&P Ltd.) and Natural Oilfield Services Ltd. (NOSL) have announced the successful commencement of oil production at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 13 in Akwa Ibom State. The NNPC E&P Ltd. is an NNPC Ltd’s flagship upstream subsidiary, while NOSL is …
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THE North East Development Commission (NEDC), has distributed farm inputs to 4,200 farmers in Bauchi State. The commission distributed the inputs through the LOBITO Group for Asiwaju, to selected farmers across the 20 local government areas of the state. Mr Sulaiman Aliyu, representative of the Commission stated this at the …
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