PIA: Niger Delta Reps to push 5% stake for host communities
The House of Representatives members from the Niger Delta have affirmed that they will push for an increment of the equity shares of host communities from the current three per cent to five per cent in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Recall that some months ago, the National Assembly passed the bill into law after […]
Peace and development can be achieved in the Niger Delta – Akeredolu, Dikio, Alaibe
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Timi Alaibe and the Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col Milland Dixon Dikio have affirmed that peace and development is achievable in the Niger Delta if ex-agitators embrace peace and development. The trio, who spoke at Arogbo […]
Decentralization of VAT will favour all States – Udom
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has explained that the decentralisation of value-added tax (VAT) collection will bring benefits to all the states across the country. Rivers and Lagos State governments have been in a legal tussle with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over the collection of VAT. Also, the Southern Governors’ forum […]
Oil communities are cheated by PIA – Akpobari
by Lauren Emenike Celestine Akpobari, a civil rights activist has expressed dissatisfaction over the signing into law of the petroleum industrial bill by President Muhammadu Buhari, noting that assent of the bill was hasty considering that people from the oil-bearing communities are still agitating that the 3% be increased to a favourable percentage. While speaking […]
PIA, an act of tyranny – NDC
The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has expressed displeasure following the signing into law of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as an act of tyranny by the government. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesperson of the Congress, Barr. Ovunda Eni said that it will be dubious to […]
Bayelsa Airport to resume full commercial operations in two weeks – Diri
The Bayelsa state government has revealed that commercial flight operations will resume fully at its International Airport after it received the first commercial flight on Wednesday. An aircraft of the United Nigeria Airline (UNA), which took off from the Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 in Lagos state, landed at the Bayelsa International Airport on Wednesday afternoon […]
Navy receives gunboats, drones in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday took delivery of 50 assault gunboats and drones donated by Aiteo Global Group to enhance maritime operations. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, while receiving the equipment said the donation is a result of months of strategic planning ad collaboration with critical maritime stakeholders to support naval […]
Stop lying to Nigerians, N’Delta activists warn NNPC GMD, Kyari
Akpabio calls for end to vandalism of oil, gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has implored stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to create an enabling environment for the sector. The minister, who spoke at a Town-Hall Meeting on the protection of oil and gas infrastructure in the country, organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in […]
PIB: Niger Delta stakeholders reject 3 percent for host communities
Threats by Niger Delta Avengers, unnecessary – Presidency
The Presidency has said that threats by a militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, to launch Operation Humble in order to cripple the oil and gas industry, were unnecessary as its demands are already being deliberated on. The militant group on Saturday said it would resume attacks on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta. […]
They are taking us for granted because we have nobody – Wike
The Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike has expressed dismay over the neglect of some parts of the East-West road which harbours the Oil and Gas Free trade zone and other institutions. He said this during the inauguration of Community Secondary School Eteo, Eleme and Community Secondary School, Obeakpu-Ndoki, Oyigbo respectively on Friday. The governor […]