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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday participated actively in the Africa Local Content Programme, a key event at the ongoing Africa Oil Week held in Accra, Ghana. Africa Oil Week (AOW 2026) is a leading international conference, networking, and exhibition programme focused on Africa’s oil, gas, and upstream energy sector. The event brings together industry leaders, governments, regulators, investors, and service providers to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape the continent’s energy future The Africa Local Content Programme themed “Building African Capacity, Competitiveness and Collaboration Across the Upstream Value Chain,” was organised in partnership…

The Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Sir Amairigha Edward Hart, has been honoured by the Niger Delta Media Practitioners of Nigeria, NDMPN, for excellent service delivery. The Commissioner was presented with the ‘Most Distinguished Commissioner of the Year 2026’ award in Urban Development and Physical Planning by the organisation during a brief ceremony at his office in Port Harcourt yesterday. Presenting the award, NDMPN Convener, Amb. Joseph Asomeji, said the recognition followed an assessment of the Commissioner’s contributions to restoring Port Harcourt’s Garden City status through beautification and urban renewal. He congratulated Sir Hart on his…

By Paul Williams The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force to tackle emerging security challenges across the country. Disu stated this on Wednesday when he received the Chief of the Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, who paid a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on deepening cooperation between the two security agencies, particularly in the areas of joint operations, intelligence sharing, aerial support and coordinated responses to security threats. The Chief of the…

By Our Correspondent Save A Life Mission Hospital has launched “MyHomeClinic”, a digital healthcare platform designed to reduce medical tourism and expand access to quality medical services for Nigerians and other Africans. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Richard Okoye, unveiled the application to journalists in Port Harcourt on Friday. Okoye said the platform was developed to address the impact of brain drain and the widening doctor-to-patient gap in the country’s health sector. Okoye who posited that Nigeria’s healthcare system is being under severe pressure, cited the country’s low life expectancy and a doctor-to-patient ratio of about 1…

By Nemi Tamuno The amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 has reignited one of Nigeria’s oldest democratic questions: should the law prioritize speed and finality of elections, or should it prioritize integrity and accountability of those who contest them? At the center of the debate is the removal of certificate forgery and age falsification as grounds for nullifying election results after they have been declared. Under the amended Section 138, an election can now only be challenged on two grounds: corrupt practices or substantial non-compliance, and whether the winner secured the majority of lawful votes. Issues of qualification, including forged…

Founders of ICT and business startups in Port Harcourt have identified compliance and pitching as the two areas where they most need support, following a founders’ hangout organised by #StartupSouth Port Harcourt. The gathering on Saturday brought together founders and ecosystem stakeholders for an open conversation on the realities of building businesses in Port Harcourt and the support that would make the greatest difference. Compliance and pitching emerged as the two priorities selected by participants at the session was designed to surface the specific needs of founders. They said compliance remains a significant barrier for many founders, who are often…

Gbolekero Women Empowerment and Development Organization (GWEDO) has concluded a capacity building training for women and persons with disabilities in Gelegele Community, Edo State, on promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. The training focused on strengthening participants’ knowledge of environmentally friendly farming practices and equipping them with practical approaches to address environmental challenges affecting their livelihoods and community. The training covered -Understanding Sustainable Agriculture; Climate Change, Environmental Protection and Farming; Organic and Bio-Fertilizers for Environmental Protection; and Environmental Protection and Waste Management on the Farm. A major component of the training was participatory group work. Participants were divided into three…

By Paul Williams The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance (NDPA) has commended Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) for what it described as effective pipeline surveillance and responsible community engagement during the recent flooding in parts of the Niger Delta. The group, in a commendation signed by its Convener, Amb. Nse Victor Udoh, said PINL’s operational efficiency and interventions in the past few years had helped protect the environment, preserve farmlands and safeguard aquatic ecosystems from additional threats associated with pipeline failures and oil spills. According to the NDPA, annual flooding in the Niger Delta poses significant environmental risks, particularly when floodwaters…

The Fasthire Services Team Lead, Mr. Richard Okiasi, who also serves as the NACCIMA Youth Entrepreneurs Coordinator for the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to helping young people access meaningful career opportunities, develop relevant skills and build sustainable livelihoods across the Niger Delta. He made the call while speaking as a panelist at an event organised by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) to mark the 2026 International Youth Day in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The event, themed “Empowering Youth Through Career Pathways for Economic Development and Sustainable Peace in the Niger…

By Oke Steve The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Kelechi Anosike Esq has pledged to change the conditions of the judiciary system in Abia State by modernizing the courts and strengthening the bar and bench if elected in the 2027. Anosike made the declaration in a chat with newsmen during a meeting he held with Abia State Lawyers attending the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Abia PDP candidate who decried the deplorable state of affairs of the judiciary system under the administration of Governor Alex Otti, said judiciary workers in…