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By Amos Odhe The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has taken significant steps to activate the Brass Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority with a meeting with Alhaji Bamanga Jada Usman, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority. Governor Diri, at …

By Our Reporter The Niger Delta region, which constitutes more than 70 per cent of the Nigerian coastline, has enough human and logistics resources to lead the maritime industry. This is because of over 68 years of oil exploration which has taken place mostly in the coastal states and within …

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) on Wednesday deployed 98 delegates for a boot camp and a refresher course in maritime-related skills as part of its manpower development scheme for the Niger Delta. Addressing the maritime cadets during the flag-off ceremony at the Joemarine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research, Otomewo, …

… As EMR, NUJ Seek Improved Reportage of Maritime Sector in Niger Delta The Nigerian Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) has raised alarm over the absence of professionalism and lack of standardization in country’s maritime sector, noting that some certifications were being ridiculed abroad. National Chairman of …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The coastal city of Ikuru Town in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State is set to enjoy access to potable water by December 2024, following a contract signed by the Ikuru Town Host Community Development Trust HCDT and two contractors. Contract for the N500 …

… as Bayelsa Oil Commission Winds Down Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has bemoaned the failure of the Federal Government to remit to Niger Delta states revenues from gas flare fines and royalties paid by oil firms. Governor Diri said the oil producing states and indeed the communities …

My-ACE China, known as Mayor of Housing, has applauded the governor of Rivers State for implementing most of the resolutions of the Rivers State Economic Summit, which held in Port Harcourt recently. He said Rivers State is conducive for investment and hailed the Rivers State Government for signing N300 million, …

Umbrella body of journalists covering the energy and maritime sectors, the Energy and Maritime Reporters (EMR), is set to hold its 2024 Seminar for the training of members. EMR is an offshoot of the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). A release signed by chairman of …

… As ‘God Used Ijaw Sons, Daughters to Ensure Olice Kemenanabo’s Survival’ By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Bayelsa State will soon establish its own Independent Power Plant (IPP) to complement the National Grid and ensure there is constant electricity supply in the state. Governor Douye Diri stated this while speaking during …

The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has solicited the support of the Federal Government towards developing the deep seaport at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area and the blue economy potential of the state. He expressed the optimism that by collaborating with the Federal Government, a lot can …