Day: December 30, 2024

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has denied allegations made by a 70-year-old US returnee, Mr. Olukayode David-Albert, who claimed he was asked to pay ₦76 million to clear his vehicles and personal belongings. The Command, in a statement issued on Monday, described the claims as misleading and unsubstantiated. According to the statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Customs Ngozi Okwara, Mr. David-Albert’s allegations centered around two vehicles, including a 2024 Hyundai SUV, which he attempted to clear at the port.…

The Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) has resumed operations after years of inactivity, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s refining sector. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the development as a significant achievement and praised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its efforts in restoring the country’s refining capacity and industrial prominence.   The Warri Refinery, now operating at 60% of its 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) capacity, follows the recent restart of the Port Harcourt Refinery, which resumed 60,000 bpd operations in November. These milestones are part…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s determination to provide motorable roads across the state, emphasized the importance of quality and timely delivery of projects.   The Governor made this statement during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects within Benin City and its environs. The inspection, carried out alongside senior government officials, included visits to major sites such as the Obadan Junction on the Benin-Auchi Expressway, Upper Mission by Aduwawa Junction, Temboga Road, and Upper Ekenwan Road near the Military Cantonment.   Residents at these…