Before the enactment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act in 2010, only a few International Oil Companies (IOCs) had deliberately put in place policies to build, enhance and sustain the capacity of indigenous companies and contractors to enable them to fully participate in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Eight years…
Today, the Nigerian Senate passed the Report of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Act 2006 (amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 557). The Report, which was presented by the Senate Committee on Environment, chaired by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was read for the third time in the upper legislative chamber. Speaking on the passage…
Busy weekend for a Technocrat passionate about Nigeria’s greatness, It was indeed a busy weekend for Engr Simbi Wabote the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board. This is a man that is so passionate about Nigeria’s greatness and development and is doing everything possible to make Nigeria great again. On Friday…
The Rivers State Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mr. Damiete Herbert Miller, has blamed oil companies for rise in violence and drug abuse amongst the youths in Niger Delta region. He emphasised the rising number of beggars on the streets of Port Harcourt and its environs, insisting that 90% of the beggars are brought…
Recently, Governor Wike openly confessed that his administration has failed woefully in managing wastes and keeping the State clean despite billions of Naira it has sunk into waste management. As usual, he did not fail to blame the RIWAMA boss, Felix Obuah who is also the Chairman of PDP in Rivers State, for his insufferable…
The Senate on Tuesday approved a $5.5 billion external loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. The president had in a letter on Tuesday October 10 sought the Senate’s approval for $3 billion external loan and $2.5 billion Eurobond or Diaspora bond in the international market. Mr. Buhari explained that the bonds would be channelled towards…
The World Environment Day is here again, on Monday 5th May 2017 to be precise. Over the years, especially since 1974 when its celebrations actually started, this day has been used by the United Nations to stimulate worldwide awareness and sensitization of environmental issues as well as provoke political attention and actions. It has developed…
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has said that Indorama Fertilizer is very important to achieve the Federal Government’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda, aimed at boosting food production across the country. The Minister who visited Indorama’s world-class fertilizer plant in Port Harcourt on Wednesday said that the Federal Government will help to tackle…
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima U. Ekere is leading a strong delegation to this year’s Oil Technology Conference to explore partnership opportunities in modular refineries for the Niger Delta region The conference, which is holding in Houston, United States, holding May 1- 4, will bring…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved “Operation Leave the Road” in Port Harcourt, the state capital . Under the “Operation Leave the Road” , street traders, vulcanisers, road side mechanics , artisans, street vendors and other persons who constitute nuisance on the roads have been given one week to vacate the roads A…
