FG moves to harness sea ports for economic development
THE Federal Government through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced moves to develop three deep sea ports across the country with a view to growing the economy. Disclosing this in Onne, near Port-Harcourt, Information Minister Mr Labaran Maku, said that the government was partnering with private investors to bring about these developments because, that, according to him is the only way to grow the economy.
Shell empowers Bayelsa, Rivers youths with skills
The Anglo-Dutch oil giant, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has empowered 20 youths drawn from the disputed oil rich communities of Nembe in Bayelsa and Kula in Rivers State, with life-sustaining skills as part of measures aimed at boosting capacity and increasing wealth portfolio in the Niger Delta.
Beaming the light on small-scale mining
Small-scale and artisanal mining, a sector that governments and development agencies often see as only a problem, could be a source of sustainable livelihoods for millions of marginalised people, say researchers at the International Institute for Environment and Development, IIED.
Delta tackles Asaba power crisis with 262 transformers
DELTA State Government has acquired 262 electricity distribution transformers of various capacities to surmount the epileptic electricity supply in Asaba, the state capital and environs.
PIB: TUC queries discretionary powers to president, minister
TRADE Union Congress, TUC, has picked holes in the discretionary powers allocated to the President and the Minister of Petroleum in Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, before the National Assembly, saying it is an open invitation for abuse.
Dozens killed as plane crashed in DR Congo
Dozens of people were killed when a plane crashed into a residential area of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in bad weather on Monday, police said.
