Business

By Mandy Tina Organized Labour in Rivers State has protested the new electricity tariff structure, demanding a return to the previous one. The demand was made during a protest at the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) offices in Rivers State. State Chairman …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reassured oil and gas stakeholders that service companies and other manufacturers that have established capacities in the country will continue to enjoy patronage through the award of contracts from operating companies in the sector. Executive Secretary of …

By our Reporter A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Israel Sunny-Goli has petitioned the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe multi-million-naira investments made by the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Sunny-Goli, who represented Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency in the 9th National Assembly said he is calling …

… Greater/TAF City moves to Ensure Completion of 400 Houses in 3 Months By our Reporter The management of the Greater Port Harcourt City has organised a retreat, with the theme, ‘Transiting to New Smart Cities; The Beginning.’ The event, which held from April 26 to April 27, 2024 in …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Holistic Opportunities Projects Of Engagement (Project HOPE) of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has outlined a multi-sectoral approach to create job opportunities and empowerment programmes for youths of the Niger Delta region on the short term basis. The approach which emphasises agriculture and technology also …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi The managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders to enhance the formulation and sustenance of its overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise …

By Kelechi Nwaucha Leading fertilizer company, Indorama Petrochemicals and Fertilizer Group, has said its operations are environment-friendly and comply with national and standards, while maintaining “zero harm, safe and healthy environment” for its host communities. Indorama’s head, Corporate Communications, Dr Jossy Nkwocha, made this known on Friday while conducting newsmen …

… To Collaborate With BTPDI On ‘Mega Cultural Activities’ By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Director General of the BRACED Commission, Ambassador Joe Keshi, has hinted on plans by the body to formulate a regional cultural policy to guide and drive cultural tourism development. BRACED is a body set up by the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has offered a N200 million support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bayelsa State. Leader of the UNDP team, Joyce Oboro, who presented a cheque to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa on Monday, said …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Delta State government has resolved the brewing crisis between Heritage Energy Limited, operators of the Oil Mineral Licence (OML) 30, and its host communities, over rents and expired leases. The state commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode, who resolved the dispute during …