AI, RegTech To Shape Nigeria’s Future Financial Services – NITDA
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said the future of Nigeria’s financial services industry will be driven by artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory technology (RegTech) and cyber resilience rather than by capital accumulation alone. He made the remarks during the Future of Banking Nigeria Summit in Lagos, where industry […]
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Warri, PortHarcourt Refinery Bosses Over Alleged N1.42bn Fraud
Former Managing Directors of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), Jimoh Yisawu, and the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, are set to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over separate alleged money laundering cases involving more than N1.42 billion and $989,630. According to charge sheets filed before the […]
Nigerian Army Reaffirms Commitment to Community Development
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to fostering public support, enhancing Civil-military cooperation, and promoting community development. The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the assertion at the commissioning of Community Primary and Secondary School Rumumasi in ObioAkpo local government area of Rivers State in Commemoration of Nigerian Army Day […]
NUJ Rivers Names Chief Lesi Maol Zonal Patron, Seeks Stronger Partnership
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has nominated the President of KAGOTE and Chief Executive Officer of Giolee Global Resources Limited, Chief Lesi Maol, as its South-South Zonal Patron. The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Paul Bazia-Nsaneh, presented the letter of nomination during a courtesy visit by members of the State Executive […]
NNPC Accelerates Refinery Partnership Review
The evaluation for the potential partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for the operation of Port Harcourt and Warri refineries has begun despite public opposition to the idea. NNPC Group CEO Bayo Ojulari revealed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the intended technical partners has reached a crucial stage of […]
Defence Minister Pushes Stronger Security for Oil Facilities
Following the rising incidences of pipeline vandalism, kidnapping, illegal refining and other security challenges in the Niger delta region, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has stressed the importance of working collectively to protect the oil and gas infrastructures of the country. Delivering his speech at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Headquarters […]
Nigeria Needs God-Fearing Leaders – Gov Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said Nigeria needs leaders who fear God to move the nation in the right direction and achieve lasting progress. According to the governor, many of the country’s current challenges stem from the absence of God-fearing individuals in leadership positions. He said leaders who truly fear God would recognize moral […]
Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026 Spotlights AI And Innovation As Key Enablers Of Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Nigeria’s push for a stronger digital economy gained momentum on Saturday as the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026 opened in Rivers State, bringing together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem to explore pathways for artificial intelligence, innovation, and collaborative digital growth. In a statement released by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the agency […]
PHALGA Chairman Distributes Operational Vehicles to Council Officials
The Chairman of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, PHALGA, Allwell Ihunda, has provided operational vehicles to elected representatives and key officials of the council as part of efforts to improve governance and service delivery at the grassroots. According to a statement issued by the Rivers State Government on Wednesday night, the initiative aimed to enhance […]
Fubara Sets January Deadline for New Creek Road Market Completion
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing reconstruction of the popular Creek Road Market in the old Port Harcourt Township will be completed and ready for use by January. The governor gave the assurance during an inspection of the project site, where he expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality […]
Tension Arises After Contractors’ Accusations Of Pipeline Sabotage
Fresh tensions have broken out in the Niger Delta, after a conflict erupted when two contractors responsible for the surveillance of pipelines accused each other of being involved in vandalizing activities, as well as stealing crude oil from their pipeline network. This has come at a time when issues surrounding pipeline security were the focal […]
Port Harcourt Music: Omah Lay Reveals “Upside Down” Album Hack
Port Harcourt’s biggest music export, Omah Lay, sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment scene last night during an emotional Lagos Warehouse Session. Speaking to a packed crowd just hours before the official release of his sophomore album, Clarity of Mind, on Friday, April 3, 2026, the “Holy Ghost” singer revealed that he was forced to […]