Business

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 …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Delta State government has said it may consider investment in electric vehicles for mass transportation to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on the citizens.  The state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, stated this after inspecting and test-driving two electric vehicles presented by Ajaere …

By Ebube EgbuforThe Eastern Zone of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has frowned at a publication claiming that the association’s National Executive Committee (NECOM) “has been dissolved by one Alhaji Taiwo Mustapha, alleged to be the chairman of the Board of Trustees.”ANLCA, one of the oldest associations …

By Godwin Chukwumaechi Abdulkadir K. Ahmed, managing director of NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) has warned that the waterways and by extension the world oceans, are in the depths of a plastic crisis.  This is as about 8 million tonnes of plastics and 5 trillion pieces of plastics are found …

Worried over the devastating impact on aquatic lives and the environment, nine communities of Kula Kingdom in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State have vowed to put an end to illegal oil bunkering and other such vices that constitute economic sabotage in the area.Kula Kingdom, a coastal community surrounded …

By Amos Odeh The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Wednesday set aside the Mareva order previously granted to seal the property and assets belonging to the member representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko.  The court had on May 19, 2023, through suit No: FHC/PH/CS/88/2023, ordered the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Bayelsa Development Initiative (BDI) has condemned the state governor, Douye Diri, for his “continuous ban on night operations of commercial tricycles popularly known as Keke in Yenagoa, the state capital.” In a statement signed by its secretary, Michael Sam Rodamini, BDI said it was insensitive …

In a bid to ensure a cordial relationship with its hosts, and a conducive environment for investors in the zone, the managing director and chief executive officer of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Sen. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura, has paid familiarization visits to host communities. At Ogu community …