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Oborevwori: Why We Are Committed To Developing Delta’s Blue Economy
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to developing the state’s blue economy, expanding maritime infrastructure and strengthening partnerships with international development agencies to drive sustainable economic growth. Oborevwori stated this on Thursday in Asaba when he received a delegation from the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, led by […]
Oborevwori Charges Security Agencies On Synergy, Continuous Capacity Building
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged security and emergency-response agencies across the country to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing and rapid response to emerging security threats. Oborevwori gave the charge on Thursday in Asaba at the closing ceremony of the Rapid Response 3 Exercise, organised by the Office of the National Security […]
Need For Tax Waivers On Sanitary Pads Or Menstrual Products For Schoolgirls In Primary And Secondary Schools In Nigeria
BY DONALD INWALOMHE Statistics from UNICEF have indicated that about 37 million women and girls in Nigeria either lack access to or cannot afford menstrual products. The studies show about 67 per cent of women and girls have resorted to unsafe alternatives such as cloth and tissue, while as many as one in every 10 […]
Nigeria Target China Win As Falconets Chase Knockout Ticket
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Nigeria Seek Crucial Group F Victory NIGERIA’S Falconets will face China in their second Group F match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Thursday 10 September. The match carries major importance for Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage. After their opening fixture, the Falconets know that a […]
Oborevwori Upgrades Graduate Teachers’ Career Path To SGL 17
By UCHE OGBODO Delta Approves SGL 17 Career Path for Graduate Primary School Teachers New Career Structure Ends SGL 14 Ceiling CIVIL servants in Delta State have welcomed the state government’s approval of a new career progression structure for university degree-holding teachers in public primary schools. The policy allows qualified graduate teachers to progress beyond […]
6,642 Apply For DESTMA Jobs As Delta Begins Screening Process
By AMANDA EZE DESTMA Receives 6,642 Applications as Oborevwori Approves Recruitment of New Officers Recruitment Opens New Employment Opportunities THE Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) has received 6,642 applications for its latest recruitment exercise following approval by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The Director-General of DESTMA, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Essien Okiemute NN Rtd., FNIIS, said the […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
Business
Why Petrol Prices Remain High Despite Lower Depot Costs
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH PETROL depot prices have continued to fall in some parts of Nigeria, but many motorists are still paying more than ₦1,300 per litre at filling stations. The disparity has intensified scrutiny of the downstream supply chain and the factors responsible for the difference between wholesale and retail prices. In Lagos, the latest […]
Oil, China & The Strait Of Hormuz: The Economic Order Emerging From The Iran War
By SUSAN ESSEX THE economic consequences of the Iran war reach far beyond the pump. Higher fuel costs, rising shipping expenses and pressure on interest rates have affected households and businesses. Yet the deeper impact may lie in changes taking place inside the global energy system. The conflict has altered assumptions about the security of […]
Uber In Nigeria: The Business Model, Driver Economics & Data Questions Behind The Ride-Hailing Experiment
By DAVID HUNDEYIN UBER’S Nigerian journey raises a question that goes beyond the convenience of ordering a car with a smartphone. Could the conventional ride-hailing business model ever produce sustainable economics in a market where consumers have numerous, dramatically cheaper transportation alternatives? For one former Uber driver who spent three months on the platform in […]
Why Uber Left Nigeria After 12 Years — Drivers, Competition & Trust In Focus
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Uber Exits Nigeria: Inside the Economics, Rivalry & Trust Crisis Behind the Shutdown UBER’S decision to leave Nigeria after 12 years has exposed the difficult balance between profitability, competition and user behaviour in the country’s ride-hailing industry. The company ended its Nigerian operations on 2nd September 2026, alongside its withdrawal from Uganda. […]
Politics
More Judges, Better Welfare: Delta Assembly Advances Key Bills
By PAULINA NZERUBE Two Judicial Bills Receive Legislative Approval THE Delta State House of Assembly has approved two bills designed to expand the state’s judicial capacity and improve the administration of justice. The measures target the Delta State High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal. The House passed the Delta State High Court Amendment […]
Alleged Drug Case: US Court Accepts Lobbying Firm’s Fresh Evidence
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE A United States federal court has accepted and docketed fresh submissions by the political advisory and lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York in an ongoing case involving allegations linked to President Bola Tinubu. The firm announced the development on Tuesday through its verified X account. It said the US District Court for the District […]
2027 Elections: Campaigns For Governorship, Assembly Seats Kick Off Nationwide
By FIDELUS ZWANSON 2027: Governorship, Assembly Campaigns Begin as Parties Race to Activate Structures PUBLIC campaigns for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections officially begin today, 8 September, in line with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The development opens another phase of political activity ahead of the […]
2027: Why APC, ADC, PDP Delay Campaign Council Inaugurations
By MELVIN KOFFA MAJOR political parties have yet to formally inaugurate their presidential campaign councils for the 2027 general elections, despite the commencement of campaigns under the Electoral Act 2026. The presidential and National Assembly campaign period officially opened on 19 August. However, nearly three weeks later, the APC, ADC and PDP are yet to […]