Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

March 22, 2016

NERC issues licence to Ondo IPP to generate 550MW

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a generation licence to Ondo state government and its partners, Kingline Development Company, a South Korean firm, to generate 550 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the state’s Independent Power Project (IPP) plant
March 22, 2016

February Conflict Tracker for the 9 Niger Delta states

This monthly tracker is designed to update Peace Agents on patterns and trends in conflict risk and violence, as identified by the Integrated Peace and Development Unit (IPDU) early warning system, and to seek feedback and input for response to mitigate areas of conflict
March 16, 2016

Calling all Google Women Techmakers

Women Techmakers Port Harcourt presents an awesome event for ladies and all interested in technology. This is part of the Women Techmakers Global Event Series Celebrating International Women’s Day 2016. The event will feature a hackathon, panel discussion, keynote. etc. Everyone is invited. Come with at least two ladies.
March 15, 2016

First University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria commissioned in Ondo

The Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko has commissioned the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) which is the the first University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria and West Africa and third in Africa.
March 10, 2016

FocusHub Invites You For April Ideation Meetup

SMEs and startups play a very vital role in every nation’s economy. In Nigeria, the Federal bureau of statistics reports that they constitute about 97% of the nation’s economy, serving as major source of employment, drivers of innovation and a major tool for socio-economic development through the payment of taxes and other developmental levies imposed on them by the three tiers of government.
March 9, 2016

Women Day: PIND Tasks World Leaders On Parity

As the International Women’s Day (IWD) is being celebrated across the world, leaders of various countries have been called upon to ensure women parity for rapid social, economic and political development
March 9, 2016

[STORIFY] International Women’s Day #IWD2016

In its support for agriculture, PIND targets women and youth as key actors/beneficiaries. Addressing the barriers that reduce the participation of women along the agricultural value chain, from production through to processing and trade, is vital.
March 9, 2016

[STORIFY] Niger Delta Way Forward: From Stabilization to Sustainable Development (Day 1)

The challenges faced in the Niger Delta are complex. Achieving stabilization and sustainable development in the region will require collaboration across Federal government ministries and agencies on a holistic approach.
March 7, 2016

Organisation Spotlight: Living Hope Organization

Living Hope Organization (LIVHORG) is a community based Civil Society Organization for people living with HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis. LIVHORG works with experts in the field of education, Hematocrit (HCT), home based care/referral services (CHBC), palliative treatment, community sensitizations and support group meetings to provide treatment and information on issues concerning HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) to people living with the virus
March 2, 2016

German-Africa Consortium To Establish Mining Factory In Cross River

The Germany-Africa Consortium has disclosed the readiness of his organization to establish a mining factory in Cross River State
March 1, 2016

Cross River State holds maiden outdoor investment forum

The Cross River State Signage and Advertisement Agency (CRISAA) has held the maiden edition of the Outdoor Investment Forum. The forum was aimed to drive investments to improve the economic fortunes of the sta
March 1, 2016

Niger Delta E&P plans to raise additional $400m from capital market

Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc has perfected plans to raise additional $400 million through private placement and Initial Public Offering from the Nigerian capital market.