Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

June 24, 2015

African infrastructure projects: driving momentum, delivering jobs and improving livelihoods

This report digests a wealth of information given by participants from across the spectrum of infrastructure planning, finance and development and attempts to portray a balanced […]
June 24, 2015

[ORGANISATION SPOTLIGHT] MindAfrica Leadership Initiative

MindAfrica Leadership Initiative is a not-for-profit organization that provides free learning opportunities to disadvantaged children and youth in ways that build their innovative and creative capacities
June 23, 2015

Geometric, GE to Build 1,080MW Power Plant in Abia

A 1080 megawatt power will soon be built in Abia state by the Geometric Power Limited, a company owned by the former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji and General Electric. The first phase of the project that would generate 500 MW would be completed in 2019 at a cost of $800 million.
June 23, 2015

NGO empowers women in Imo

A non-governmental organization (NGO), Quintessential Business Women Association (QBWA), has initiated measures to strengthen women empowerment and economic self-reliance in the country
June 22, 2015

Onne Oil Facility in Rivers undergoes renovation

Subsea wellheads at Onne facility in Rovers State is currently undergoing fabrication by the General Electric, an American conglomerate corporation.
June 12, 2015

Delta Governor drums support for Maritime University

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has appealed to Nigerians to support the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) in Warri Delta state describing the institution as a veritable instrument for human capacity development, particularly in the maritime industry.
June 10, 2015

Promoting Peace Building and Conflict Transformation through Art Based approaches: the case of Koko and Opuama communities in the Niger Delta c

Art –based approaches play a number of roles in the promotion of peace. In conflict-ridden areas, international actors, for example be they governments, international institutions or NGOs can help promote art based activities in such a way as will give local people ownership of the endeavours.
June 8, 2015

Zenith bank builds ICT center in Delta

Zenith Bank Plc has built a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre in Delta State to improve internet access by the people of the state. The ICT centre is furnished with the latest technology equipment and located in the state capital, Asaba
June 8, 2015

Shell to train 300 midwives in the Niger Delta

Nigeria’s oil firm, Shell Petroleum Development of Nigeria Limited has embarked on an 18 month midwifery certification training of about 300 midwives in the Niger Delta
May 27, 2015

Afripeace Foundation-USA to organise leadership training for Niger Delta youths

Afripeace Foundation-USA is organizing a Peace Leadership Training Camp For Nigerian Youth Leaders under the promotion of a culture of Peace.
May 27, 2015

Oshiomohole appointed BRACED Chairman

The South South Governors Forum have appointed the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomohole as its new chairman. The appointment came following a meeting of the governors […]
May 27, 2015

NGO trains volunteers on malaria prevention in Akwa Ibom

A non-governmental organization, Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3) has said it has recruited and trained 270 volunteers on malaria prevention in Akwa Ibom