2027 Polls: Tech stakeholders warn connectivity, cyber threats could undermine elections
By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications industry have warned that poor connectivity, cybersecurity threats, misinformation and inadequate digital infrastructure could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections if not urgently addressed. They also called for sustained investment in electoral technology, stressing that election infrastructure should not be treated as a once-in-four-years […]
HOSTCOM asks DESOPADEC to publish audited accounts
MEMBERS of the oil and gas communities in Delta State, under the auspices of the Host Communities (HOSTCOM), yesterday asked Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) to publish its annual audited accounts to allow for autonomous enquiry into its expenditure.
Petroleum minister advises N-Delta govs to look inward
MINSTER of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Odein Ajumogbia (SAN), said yesterday in Asaba that there was need for Niger Delta governors to look inwards and diversify away from oil and gas, noting that no amount of proceeds from oil and gas could be sufficient to develop the area.
Firm to establish gas processing plant in Delta
A new Gas Processing Plant is to be established at Utorogu in Delta State by the South Field Gas and Power Limited.
Group wants FIFA’s dumping of Warri stadium probed
THE Warri Ijaw Peace Monitoring Group (WIPMG) has appealed to Delta state government to probe the circumstances that led to FIFA’s decision to cancel the usage of Warri Township Stadium as one of the venues for hosting of the Under-17 World Cup.
JTF commences withdrawal of operatives from Warri
THE Joint military Task Force in-charge of security in the Niger Delta weekend commenced withdrawal of its operatives from the major streets in Warri and its environs, even as armed robbery cases and sea piracy resurface in Delta State.
