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… as Edo, Akwa Ibom Improve By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A new report unveiled at the weekend by a non-governmental organisation, Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC), has revealed that four out of the six states of the South-South region ranked poorly in terms of transparency and accountability in …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Centre for Information and Telecommunication Engineering (CITE) at the University of Port Harcourt, Monday graduated 201 youths and children from the 2023 edition of its ‘Catch Them Young’ digital booth camp initiative in Port Harcourt. This was as director of the centre, Prof. Bourdillon Omijeh, urged the …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has approached the development agencies of France and Germany with discussions to propel job creation and boost farmers’ productivity in the Niger Delta region. Managing Director of the commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, led a delegation on a two-day exploratory visits to the French …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has restated commitment to the Global Memoranda of Understanding (GMoU) it signed with its host communities in 2021, to drive community-initiated sustainable development. The company stated this on Tuesday at the commissioning of projects by the Rumuji Community Cluster. The projects, which include …

…Says fuel importation in Nigeria to end soon By Emmanuel Ovundah, Port Harcourt The Federal Government has reassured that the December 2023 target for the completion of rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery remains sacrosanct. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil, Heineken Lokpobiri gave the assurance while addressing Journalists …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Publisher of the Blue Economy Online Magazine and facilitator of the South-South Tourism Roundtable initiative, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has tasked South-South governors to invest more in the emerging Blue Economy, with a view to unlocking potentials of the ocean to create more jobs and boost their …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Comptroller of Immigration Service, Rivers State Command, CIS James Sunday, has urged government to invest in creative arts and artefacts as a means of boosting internally generated revenue and reduce unemployment. According to James Sunday, studies have shown that creative industries provide jobs, encourage tourism …

The special adviser to the President on trade and investment, Hon. John Ugochukwu Uwajumogu, has described the Oil and Gas Free Zone in Onne Rivers State as an investment destination, while urging stakeholders operating in the corridor to take advantage of the enormous potential investment opportunities available at the free …

By Ubanne NG Nigerians have been advised to eschew the pain and bitterness experienced in recent times so as to ensure the nation’s economy gets the best restructuring. This was part of a lecture delivered at the one-day agricultural farm training organised for the youths and farmers in Port Harcourt …

By Ukandi Christopher Wednesday, the ancient city of Port Harcourt, was treated to a season of awoof as Access Bank came to town with a roller coaster of gifts for its customers.  Tagged, Diamond Xtra Awoof Season 15, Access Bank declared its resolve to reward Port Harcourt customers and new …