NDCCITMA Insists Economic Summit Will Hold
The Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, has reaffirmed its commitment to holding the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit despite an ongoing trademark dispute. The chamber said the summit is aimed at promoting business, investment, innovation and industrial development across the Niger Delta. NDCCITMA explained that it obtained a […]
PHED Gives Free Meters to Rivers Schools
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has given free electricity meters to some government schools in Rivers State as part of its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility programme. This effort took place at Government Model Secondary School, GRA, Port Harcourt. It also included a session about safety for students and school staff. PHED said the […]
NSCDC, EFCC Strengthen Partnership to Combat Financial Crimes in Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State Command, has called for stronger collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle financial crimes, protect recovered assets and strengthen security operations in Rivers State. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Dennis Lesor Reuben, made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy […]
TCN Repairs Vandalised Towers in Rivers
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is fixing four damaged towers that were vandalised on the Afam, IPP and Elelenwo 132kV lines in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The towers, called T50, T51, T52 and T53, were found by TCN linesmen during a walk‑through. TCN says that vandals removed support beams from the towers, which could endanger […]
Rivers United Smash Echeleche FC 3-0 In Friendly
The early hours of Wednesday morning got off to a fruitful start for Rivers United after dispatching their local counterpart, Echeleche FC, 3-0 in a locally arranged friendly match at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. Kick-off for the match staged September 9th, 2026 at 08:00 am WAT was the moment Pride of Rivers stepped up […]
RIWAMA Launches Sachet Recycling Campaign
The Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, in partnership with Health Environment and You, has launched a statewide mass literacy campaign to promote the recycling of used water sachets. The campaign is part of the 100 Million Used Water Sachet Recycling Challenge under the Clean Rivers Initiative. The organisers said an estimated one million water […]
RSUTH Flags Off BP Screening Campaign, Urges Regular Checks
The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Professor Chizindu Alikor, has described high blood pressure as a “silent killer” that can damage vital organs and lead to serious health complications. Alikor stated this on September 9, 2025, in Port Harcourt, while flagging off the hospital’s “Operation Check Your BP: Show […]
RIVPA Calls for Peaceful Election Campaigns, Protection of Journalists
The Independent Newspaper Publishers’ Association of Rivers State (RIVPA) has called on political parties, candidates and the electorate to ensure that election campaigns across the country are conducted peacefully and responsibly. The association urged political parties and candidates to make their campaigns issue-based by focusing on their policies, programmes, records, competence and vision for the […]
Rivers United Take Fan Engagement to the Streets With Jersey Campaign
Rivers United has announced an exciting new campaign to boost fan engagement and reward loyal supporters with a quest to find them wearing their official jerseys on the streets. The initiative is aimed at acknowledging and appreciating the club’s committed fanbase and fostering a sense of community pride among supporters as the new season approaches. […]
NASGL Urges Universities to Modernise Geomatics Education as AI continues Evolving
The National Association of Surveying and Geoinformatics Lecturers (NASGL) has urged Nigerian universities to urgently modernise geomatics education as artificial intelligence (AI), drones, machine learning, LiDAR, satellite constellations and other emerging technologies continue to transform the surveying profession. The call was made at the opening of the 5th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of […]
RIVCHPP: Sustainable Supply Chain Critical to Healthcare Delivery — Dr Agala
The Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has stressed the importance of a sustainable and resilient supply chain to the effective delivery of quality healthcare services to residents of the state. Agala made the remarks on Monday, September 7, 2026, during a meeting with representatives of the […]
Alokolaro Assumes NBA-SBL Chairmanship, Pledges to Modernise Business Law Practice
The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), Baba Alokolaro, has pledged to modernise business law practice in Nigeria and align transaction standards with global developments in technology and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Alokolaro, Managing Partner of The New Practice (TNP), was sworn in as the 10th […]