Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

January 8, 2016

Chinese Investors to Establish Rice Processing Plant in Akwa Ibom

Chinese investors who recently paid a courtesy visit to Akwa Ibom state have indicated interest in establishing an integrated state-of- art rice mill in the state as a means of boosting rice production
January 4, 2016

ITF to train Niger Delta Amnesty Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Program will be trained by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF). The program is part of ITF’s effort at reintegrating the amnesty […]
January 4, 2016

Ijaw leaders tasks FG on take-off of Maritime University in Warri

A call has been made to the Federal Government to fast-track the takeoff of the Federal Maritime University, Orerenkoko, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, and kick-start academic activities.
December 7, 2015

Intels Trains 300 Semi-literate Women in Garment Making

Intels Logistics through Orlean Invest Africa Limited and its women empowerment project scheme (WEPS) has engaged more than 300 semi-literate and literate community women in garment making in line with the Federal government’s policy on the development of Nigerian Content.
December 7, 2015

SMEDAN to partner with Cross River government on job creation

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced plans to partner with the Cross River state government to create jobs. This was disclosed by the Director-General of SMEDAN, Alhaji Bature Umar Masari, while speaking to a delegation of the government of Cross River state led by the Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr. Chris Njah Mbu-Ogar, who visited him in Abuja
November 27, 2015

NGO provides free Medicare to over 500 in Bayelsa

A non-governmental organisation, Niger Delta Care Incorporated, has offered free Medicare to over 500 patients in Bayelsa State.
November 23, 2015

Okowa to N-Delta govts: Harness your resources for region’s devt

lfeanyi Okowa of Delta State has challenged governments of Niger Delta states to harness the region’s natural resources for sustainable growth and development. Speaking in Asaba during a 2-day Niger Delta Development Forum, NDDF, Okowa stressed the need for collaborative efforts towards speedy growth of the region.
November 23, 2015

FG Earmarks $25bn For Investment In Transport, Energy – Osinbajo

The Federal Government is to set aside $25 billion (about N4trillion) for investment in transport and energy sectors in Nigeria. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo announced this […]
November 23, 2015

Chevron – Supporting Peace Building as a cornerstone for economic growth

 Chevron has remained committed to its longstanding and strategic investment in the Niger Delta, which has spanned over 50 years. Over the past five years, building […]
November 13, 2015

NDE Trains 50 Women in Rivers

The Rivers State National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the training of 50 women in the state.
November 10, 2015

Akwa Ibom Govt to establish Coconut Refining Company

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Udom Emmanuel Udom has promised the people of Akwa Ibom to build a […]
November 9, 2015

Akwa Ibom Govt to raise $89bn to Build Ibom Deep Sea Port

The Akwa Ibom State Government has said about $89 billion is needed to build its deep seaport project situated in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area.