Congo Studies Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Local Content Model
A delegation from the Republic of Congo has visited the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to study Nigeria’s approach to developing local capacity in the oil and gas sector. The delegation, led by the Director General of the Upstream Petroleum Sector of Congo, Mr. Franc Mouzabakani Kiesse, visited the […]
NCDMB Urges Nigerians to Embrace Reading, Critical Thinking
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has urged Nigerians to cultivate a stronger culture of reading, critical thinking and continuous learning, saying human capital development must go beyond technical and professional skills. The call was made on Tuesday at the Nigerian Content Tower, Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the fifth edition of the […]
Bayelsa Unveils 30th Anniversary Logo, Awards N3m to Winner
Bayelsa State has concluded preparations for the celebration of its 30th anniversary, with Governor Douye Diri unveiling the official anniversary logo and theme, “Bayelsa @30: Celebrating Legacies.” The winning logo was designed by Godwill Ayibakepre Waribugo, who received a cash prize of N3 million. Four other finalists, Prosper Jerome, Daniel Youdeowei, Ibo Tamarapreye and Success Azibapu Eligha, each […]
Nembe Exploration Distances Itself From Creek Oil Spill
The oil spill incident at the Nembe Creek facility in Bayelsa State has no connection to the operations of Nembe Exploration and Production Limited, according to sources familiar with the situation. Sources said that the vessel involved in the August 22 incident was a contractor-owned remediation barge and was not involved in crude oil production […]
Bayelsa, Rivers Police Launch Joint Forest Clearance Operation
In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, the Commissioners of Police in Bayelsa and Rivers states, Ajao Adewale and Olugbenga Adepoju, have joined forces to tackle criminal activities in forest areas along the states’ borders. The two commissioners led a joint clearance operation across strategic forest corridors linking Bayelsa […]
Bayelsa Secures World Bank Backing for Yenagoa Water Project, Diri Says
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced that the state has cleared a major hurdle in securing World Bank support for a water infrastructure project covering Yenagoa and its surrounding communities, describing the development as good news for residents. Speaking during a recent engagement, Diri said Bayelsa was among the states that had qualified […]
Residents Accuse Rainoil Gas Plant Of Worsening Road Condition In Bayelsa
Residents and traders along Punch Road in Imgbi, Amarata, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, have accused a newly established Rainoil gas plant of worsening the condition of the road, alleging that water from the facility has been spilling onto the road. The residents claimed that the absence of an adequate drainage system around the facility had caused […]
HOMEF Demands Urgent Environmental Audit, Remediation in Nembe
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for an urgent and comprehensive environmental audit and remediation of Nembe, Bayelsa State, amid concerns over declining fish stocks, water quality, pollution and worsening livelihoods in the community. HOMEF made the call during a community capacity-sharing dialogue organised under its Justice Through Communities-Centred Policy Advocacy project. […]
Bayelsa Hospital Gets New CMD
Bayelsa Medical University Teaching Hospital (BMUTH) has gotten a new Chief Medical Director (CMD) following the appointment of Dr. Boboye Ifie as the pioneer CMD of the facility. This development was made known after Governor Douye Diri announced the approval on Tuesday. The Consultant Paediatrician and Fellow of the West African College of Physicians will […]
Bayelsa Community Protests Renaissance Energy Over Land, Compensation
Members of the Burumuke Sana Family and Peretoru-Gbene Federated Communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have protested against Renaissance African Energy Company Limited over alleged unlawful occupation of their land and failure to pay compensation. The protesters said the disputed 7,382.905-square-metre property hosts the Brass Creek Oil and Gas Manifold and Heliport, […]
Bayelsa Raises Alarm Over Rising Hypertension Cases
The Bayelsa State Government has raised concern over the growing number of residents living with hypertension, warning that many people are unaware they have the condition until it begins to cause serious health problems. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, disclosed this on Thursday in Yenagoa while presenting the ministry’s mid-year scorecard to journalists. […]
Bayelsa Communities Accuse Oando of Withholding Billions in PIA Funds
Tensions are mounting in Bayelsa State as host communities accuse Oando Energy Resources of withholding statutory development funds running into billions of naira under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The alleged non-remittance of the funds has reportedly hampered the operations of the Yenagoa-Ogbia Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), which covers dozens of oil-producing communities. […]