Engineers Seek Partnerships to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Transition
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, known as NIEEE, has asked for partnerships between government, industry and engineers to improve electricity supply and speed up Nigeria’s energy transition. This call came at the institute’s 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Minister of State […]
Content Creators You Never Knew Are Based In Port Harcourt
Some of the comedy skits, lifestyle videos and entertaining content Nigerians watch on social media come from creators connected to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Yet, many viewers may be familiar with their videos without knowing where the people behind them are based. From TikTok and Facebook to Instagram and YouTube, Port Harcourt has a growing […]
TEDxPortHarcourt Blends Music, Ideas in ‘Common Grounds’
Port Harcourt is set to host another edition of TEDxPortHarcourt as the organisers bring together conversations, creative experiences and networking under the theme “Common Grounds.” The three-day programme, scheduled for October 15 to 17, 2026, combines discussions on technology and environmental responsibility with community activities designed to connect professionals, creatives, innovators and other participants. The […]
IGP Disu, Fubara Honour Pioneer Policewoman at Book Launch in Port Harcourt
A 96-year-old retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dame Stella Okuyiga, has unveiled a book documenting the history, experiences, and contributions of pioneer female officers in the Nigeria Police Force. The book, titled Origin of Police Women in Nigeria: The Story of the Pioneer Women Officers and My Journey in the Nigeria Police Force (1955–1996), was […]
Why Port Harcourt’s Ageing Buildings Are Facing Safety Test
The Rivers State Government’s move to inspect ageing buildings in Port Harcourt has brought renewed attention to the safety of structures that have stood for decades across the city. The exercise, which follows the reported collapse of part of a two-storey building on Club Road in Old Port Harcourt Township, raises an important question about […]
YEAC-Nigeria Decries Patients’ Plight at UPTH, Calls for Urgent Health Reforms
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has expressed concern over reports of patients waiting for hours, and sometimes days, to receive medical attention at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), calling for urgent reforms in the public health sector. The organisation said the situation highlighted broader challenges facing Nigeria’s public healthcare system […]
RIRS Seals Oyichiri Gas Plant Over Alleged Tax Arrears
The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, sealed the premises of Oyichiri Gas Plant at Mobile Junction, along the East-West Road, beside Rumuapara Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged outstanding tax obligations. The facility, leased by Request Oil and Gas, was shut down following the revenue service’s […]
Rivers Govt Activates 60 Health Facilities for Adolescent-Friendly Services
The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving adolescent health and ensuring equitable access to healthcare, education, protection and skills development for young people across the state. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, gave the assurance in Port Harcourt during activities marking the 2026 International Adolescent Health Week. […]
Rivers Head of Service Advocates Investment in Children, Stronger Institutions
The Head of Service of Rivers State, Dr. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has called for increased investment in children and stronger institutions to preserve values, character and principles for future generations. Brown made the call while chairing the annual public lecture organised by the Willie and Glo Kio Lawson Foundation in Port Harcourt to mark […]
Opportunities International University Exhibitions Offer Rivers State Students
Port Harcourt is hosting an international education exhibition, bringing prospective students into direct contact with representatives of foreign universities as interest in overseas education continues to shape academic and career decisions among Nigerian youths. Organised by TGM Education, the International Universities Exhibition is being held at Hotel Presidential along the Port Harcourt–Aba Expressway, with participating […]
UNICEF Targets 90,000 Females in Rivers Campaign to End FGM
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a renewed drive to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in six local government areas of Rivers State, targeting 90,000 female family members through community-based awareness and training programmes. The targeted local government areas are Okrika, Ikwerre, Eleme, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Oyigbo and Omuma. UNICEF Child Protection Specialist at its […]
NMDPRA Partners Firms to Improve Fuel Testing
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has partnered with Bureau Veritas and Ace Energy and Power Solutions Limited to improve petroleum product testing and quality control across Nigeria. The agreement was signed at the authority’s office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with a focus on laboratory development, staff training and improved regulatory […]