The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, says his organisation will partner Delta Government to address challenges of electricity generation to ensure sustainable development in the state. Elemelu gave the assurance in his goodwill message at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, on Monday in Asaba. He described …
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Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has announced that her highly anticipated album, “STARRGIRL,” will be released on Aug. 14. Newsextra24 reports that the singer made the announcement in a post on her verified X handle on Monday. She shared a promotional video appearing in a blue …
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Kano State Govt has inaugurated the newly constructed edifice of Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) to strengthen the state’s capacity to detect and curb outbreak of communicable diseases. Newsextra24 reports that the Governor on Monday commissioned the facility located within the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Kano. He …
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The Naira on Monday opened the month of August on a positive note at the official market, trading at N1,364.83 to a dollar. Data from the official Website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the Naira gained N3.38. This represented a 0.2 per cent gain when compared …
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi on Monday, began its campaign for the Aug. 22 Local Government Areas (LGA) elections at Ikwo with the resolve to garner massive grassroots mobilisation. The party’s leaders from Ikwo LGA and beyond in unison, emphasised the need for increased collection of Permanent Voter …
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The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the refinancing of the 3.3 billion dollars Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new 4.5 billion dollars facility named “Project Gazelle 2”. Newsextra24 reports that the approval was made during the 159th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held virtually on …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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