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 …
Read More »NEC approves refinancing of $3.3bn project gazelle
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 …
Read More »Oyo sets one month deadline for waste bin compliance
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 …
Read More »Woman docked over alleged possession of illicit drugs
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 …
Read More »VP Shettima arrives Asaba for Delta economic, investment summit
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 …
Read More »CBI Monie Launches Payment Solutions to Support Businesses, Merchants and Agents Across Nigeria
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 …
Read More »Nigeria, 49 other countries affected by US $20,000 visa bond programme
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 …
Read More »Navy recover 61,000ltrs of petroleum products from reactivated illegal networks in Rivers
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 …
Read More »NYSC issues guidelines for corps members ahead of orientation camp
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 …
Read More »NUPRC seeks accurate energy reporting
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 …
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