The Need to Improve the NHIA Service Among Stakeholders
The affordability of healthcare for citizens for a long time has been a huge challenge in Nigeria, until the Federal government decided to subsidise the sector through the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which was established in 1999 but became operational in 2005, with its agency launched in 2006. After many years, NHIS metamorphosed to […]
Stakeholders Task Fubara, NDDC on Lead Drainage Desilting To Combat Flooding In Rivers State
A call for urgent drainage desilting has gain momentum in Rivers State local government areas as community leaders and civic groups tasked Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other relevant agencies to lead a coordinated desilting programme aimed at curbing perennial flooding and shoreline erosion threatening the state. […]
Stakeholders, Unions Demand Removal Of Bayelsa Polytechnic Rector
Stakeholders of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, in Bayelsa State, have demanded the immediate removal of the Rector of the 18-year-old institution, Dr Agbabiaka Lukeman Adegoke, for alleged wrongdoings. The Joint Action Congress (JAC), of the two unions, Senior Staff Association of Polytechnics (SSANIP), and the National Association of Staff Union (NASU), have also called for […]
Stakeholders Call for Clampdown on Emission of Harmful Gas
On the occasion of the International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer, the need to protect the atmosphere from harmful substances such as vehicular emissions, bunkering activities and other environmental hazards has been emphasized. The Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State, Professor Hyginus Oku who stated […]
Opobo/Nkoro Chairman Reaffirms Commitment To Transparent Governance, Seeks Stakeholders Support
In his effort to ensure that the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State charts a new path toward sustainable development, the newly elected chairman, Barr. James Afonya James has called on all stakeholders to lend their support. James made this call on Tuesday, September 9, in Opobo Town, during the inauguration of the 8th […]
CSOs Push for Effective Implementation of New Tax Laws to End Road, Haulage taxes in Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Rivers States
A coalition of Civil society organisations and stakeholders has called for a harmonised, simplified, and digitalised tax system to address multiple taxation and illegal levies affecting businesses in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States. They also urged a review of the 2025 National Tax Act to ensure fair taxation at subnational and informal sector […]
Stakeholders Galvanize Support for New Ruler of Ebubu Clan
The Rivers State Government and multi-national companies operating in Eleme, have been called upon to accept the new traditional ruler of Ebubu Clan, His Royal Highness, Emere Peter Oguru, and relate with him on issues concerning the clan. A prominent indigene of the clan, Chief James Adewai-Chichi, who made the call, said the emergence of […]
Customs Boss Pledges Transparency in B’Odogwu Platform Rollout
The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, says the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, is committed to a transparent, efficient, and inclusive rollout of the B’Odogwu clearance platform.Speaking at a town hall meeting with stakeholders on Enhancing Trade Compliance and System Optimisation, CGC Adeniyi assured stakeholders that the ongoing improvements being done will be based on […]
Nigeria’s Rebased GDP Hits N372.8trn, Records 3.13% Q1 Growth
Nigeria’s economy has undergone a significant revaluation, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) officially rebasing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first time in 11 years. The exercise has pushed the country’s nominal GDP for 2024 to an impressive N372.8 trillion, while concurrently reporting a 3.13 per cent year-on-year growth in the first […]
Stakeholders Express Divergent Opinions on Higher Institution Admission Age Limit
The influx of underage students in both the private and public tertiary institutions in the nation has necessitated the move for an effective regulation in the system by the concerned authority. Following this, a lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt in the department of educational psychology, Guidance and counselling, Professor Chikwe Agbakwuru explained that […]
National Population Commission Partners with Stakeholders to Boost Awareness of E-CRVS System
In a bid to enhance grassroot mobilization for vital statistics, the National Population Commission (NPC) and the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), held a crucial meeting focused on mobilizing and raising awareness for the electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) system, as well as the upcoming Population and Housing Census.Speaking at the Meeting, […]
Stakeholders Unite To Drive Inclusive, Transparent PIA Implementation
In a groundbreaking series of stakeholder engagements across the Niger Delta, communities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, regulatory agencies, and host community development trusts (HCDTs) have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The consultative meetings, convened by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta […]