Economy General

Product ready entrepreneurs emerge in Delta through training

By Kasarachi Azuka, Asaba Any entrepreneur that has not become product-ready may be viewed as unserious. Now, Delta State seems to understand this and wants to make their entrepreneurs to avert that status. Details: Delta State Government has held a two-day Eco Action Summit/Fair wherein it trained entrepreneurs in the state to have products ready

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Features General

A House Divided: The Political Drama Unfolding in Rivers State

By Paul Chimodo In an unexpected twist that has shaken the political landscape of Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, the recently resigned Head of Service (HoS), finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and accusation involving his former ally, the suspended Governor Sir Sim Fubara. Just days ago, Nweke was a picture of loyalty,

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General Oil and Gas

PINL champions stakeholder dialogue to enhance pipeline security and foster peace

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the firm responsible for securing the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) has scheduled a two-day high-level town hall meeting with key stakeholders along the TNP corridor to strengthen pipeline security and promote peace in host communities. The engagement, set to take place on March 31, 2025, and April 1, 2025, at Port

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Economy General

PH may become human capital centre in Africa as Garden City Premier Business School seals deal with Chinese investors

China and other economic powerhouses in the world admit that Africa is the next frontier and that manpower development is the key to unlock the future human capital centre. For this, China is said to be desirous of creating a specialized training centre in Africa and Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, seems to be a

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Health General

Tinubu told to bring back exited pharma coys to tackle drugs costs

A Nigerian pharmaceutical company, ST. RACHEAL’S Pharma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure return of all pharmaceutical firms that had left Nigeria because of economic challenges.The Chairman of the firm, Mr Akinjide Adeosun, made the appeal on Saturday in Lagos at the commemoration of the company’s 7th anniversary.Adeosun urged Tinubu to redouble efforts at

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General

Sultan declares Sunday as Eid-el-Fitr day

Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Sunday, March 30, as the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH in Nigeria. The Sultan made the announcement in a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Saturday, confirming the sighting of the new crescent

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Movies Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Death rumours won’t stop me from speaking truth to power— Hilda Dokubo

Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo, has debunked the rumours about her death, which had been circulating in Rivers State. Speaking during an Instagram Live session on Thursday, she revealed that she was alive and would continue to speak the truth on politics and governance. She said, “Everybody, this is me, healthy and strong. I’m not dead.

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Economy General

3 suspected vandals of power installations arrested in Enugu State- TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the arrest of three suspected vandals allegedly responsible for damaging power line installations in Agbogugu, Enugu State.In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, said the arrest took place on March 24 through a joint effort between community members

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Health General

UNICEF trains Kaduna officials on gender-transformative WASH

As part of the implementation of the Accelerating Climate-Resilient Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) project, UNICEF has trained state officials in Kaduna on gender-transformative Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) practices. The training also included local government officials, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to implement gender-sensitive WASH initiatives in their communities. The

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Economy General

PenCom gives employers until June 1 to adopt new pension remittance process

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has set June 1, as deadline for employers to fully adopt a  new pension remittance process. The PenCom  announced the launch of the pension contribution remittance system, a platform designed to optimise the process of remitting pension contributions into employees’ Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) on Thursday. According to a statement

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