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By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt  Ten Nigerian scholars on Monday received the 2022 Post-graduate scholarships award to further their studies in two prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, namely the University of Aberdeen and Cranfield University, Scotland.  The awardees consist of seven males and 3 females who emerged the most …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Elders, youth groups and stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Umana O. Umana, to “immediately suspend or sack the interim administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Effiong Akwa,” over allegations …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The government of Bayelsa State has constituted a 14-member Women Economic Inclusion Committee as part of efforts to ensure seamless implementation of the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in the state. Constituting the committee at his office in Government House at the weekend, the …

… Urges Buhari to Ignore ‘Misleading Report’ By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa A notable youth leader in Niger Delta, Comrade Odiri Umukoro, has explained that the Benin Kingdom has produced two managing directors of Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, since inception. Umukoro, reacting to report credited to a certain Benin social …

The new managing director and chief executive officer of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, Senator Tijani Yahaya Kaura, has assured staff of the authority of his commitment to implementing programmes geared towards improving staff working conditions and welfare. The OGFZA boss made this known while on a familiarization …

A leading Customs licensed clearing agent and freight forwarder in the Rivers State, Mr Christopher Isibor Ikekhuamen, has advocated for more government sensitization towards increased export activities in the country. This, he said, will create more awareness on the importance of having an export based economy.          …

By Paul Williams Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko, has stressed the need to ensure that containers, already cleared by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), are allowed “seamless exit” from the Onne Port.  This, he pointed out, is aimed at ensuring smooth operations, as well …

… Clears Air on State of Airport By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has made a clarification that the state-owned international airport has not been downgraded, as being insinuated in some quarters. It said the absence of scheduled flights to and from the Bayelsa International Airport for a …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi  The Environmental Rights Action has faulted the ongoing divestment by oil multinationals, warning that it would adversely affect the nation’s economy. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Chima Williams, executive director of the pro-environment group picked holes in the process, describing it as improperly done without consideration for …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) plc has appointed Dr Benson Uwheru as its new managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Until his appointment, he was a partner at Ernst and Young, a Banking and Capital Market sector leader for West Africa. He has an …