…Gas Oil (AGO), otherwise known as diesel, have recorded significant hikes in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Warri. This comes against a relatively stable prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol despite fears of pressure from a renewed hostility in the Middle-east war between US and Iran, the main sour…

…T-Time implemented similar N40 per litre increases to N1,450. In contrast to Lagos, the Port Harcourt market witnessed a notable reduction in diesel prices. Matrix Depot reduced its AGO price by N50 per litre, from N1,550 to N1,500, providing some relief to industrial users and transport operators. Sigmund also adjuste…

By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the party’s state chair…

…Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, on Friday, and the former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd, Ahmed Dikko, on Wednesday, over separate money laundering charges bordering on hundreds of millions of naira and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Court documents show both matters are before Just…

…in Lekki, Ikeja, and Eko Atlantic, although cities including Abuja, Kano, Enugu, and Port Harcourt also have operational data centres. The industry’s size is measured by how much computing power it can support rather than by the physical size of the buildings. Nigeria’s commercial data centres currently provide between…

…rainfall has renewed fears of another round of destructive flooding, particularly in Port Harcourt and surrounding communities that have experienced repeated flash floods in recent years. Residents of the Choba area complained that poor drainage around a recently constructed road has worsened flooding whenever heavy ra…

…and other illnesses that can leave people less able to withstand severe infections. A Port Harcourt-based environmental toxicologist, Dr Chika Nwankwo, told Sunday PUNCH that people living near gas-flaring facilities are often exposed to extreme heat and airborne pollutants capable of triggering multiple health conditi…

…and culture," he said. Azunwena added that although previous editions were hosted in Port Harcourt, the organisers considered Lagos the ideal location for this year's event because of its historical connection to Fela and the Kalakuta movement. Addressing concerns about transparency in award processes, Azunwena stated…

…He added that the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road forms part of the Trunk A3 highway linking Port Harcourt through Aba, Otukpo, Makurdi, Lafia, Akwanga, Jos, Bauchi, Potiskum, Maiduguri and Dikwa to the Cameroon border. The minister said the roads would improve the movement of agricultural produce, facilitate trade, enhance t…

…hits such as 'Ye' and 'Bundle By Bundle', saw him reflect emotionally on his roots in Port Harcourt, noting that many of his childhood friends did not live to see this milestone. Social media users reacted excitedly to the development. "Odogwu no be nickname," posted #wavesntwrk while sharing the unveiling footage. #1B…

…Anele said Shaibu spoke at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 Lecture in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The COAS described the lecture as a strategic platform for examining Nigeria's evolving security environment and strengthening efforts towards a peaceful, secure and prosperous nation. He said Nigeria's se…

…in revenue recovery, posting a recovery efficiency of 102.09 per cent in April. Port Harcourt, Abuja, Ikeja and Benin DisCos also recorded recovery efficiencies above 85 per cent. However, Kaduna, Kano, and Jos DisCos continued to lag behind. Kaduna posted a recovery efficiency of 43.15 per cent in April, while Kano an…

…continued to record marginal movements in petrol prices across major depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri yesterday, reflecting continued market adjustments among petroleum marketers and depot operators. The latest mid-day market data showed that PMS depot prices remained largely stable, with most location…

…Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Malam Aminu Kano International Airport; Port Harcourt International Airport; and Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. Why should the case of Enugu International Airport be different?” the group asked. It also questioned why the Federal Government proceeded with the Enugu…

…a local LPG blending initiative involving Nigeria LNG Ltd., local producers and the Port Harcourt plant operator. He said the initiative would reduce logistics costs, improve supply reliability and support more stable prices. Mrs Patience Oyekunle, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, described LPG as…

By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT: Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for a close monitoring of accountability mechanisms in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The stakeholders said sustained oversight was critical to ensurin…

…Owerri (Imo State), a comprehensive 10.7MW installation powering the University of Port Harcourt and its University Teaching Hospital (Rivers State), a 2.9MW facility at the Federal University of Uyo (Akwa Ibom State), and a 4.5MW solar hybrid grid at the Federal University of Technology Akure (Ondo State). Beyond brid…

…that Igbo entrepreneurs drive enormous economic activity across Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and other parts of Nigeria and that their influence extends far beyond the five South-East states. He further argued that GDP figures do not adequately capture commercial networks, informal trade and investment flows, and…

…United are exploring defensive options as part of their squad rebuilding process. The Port Harcourt-based side see Ejeh's experience at home and abroad as a potential boost to their backline. Ejeh is understood to be keen on a return to the NPFL. A move to Rivers United will give him the chance to play in the CAF Champ…

…also called for the rehabilitation and full operation of local refineries, including the Port Harcourt and Kaduna Refineries. He said that the domestic refining capacity would enhance competition, diversify supply sources, and contribute to greater price stability in the petroleum sector.

,,,Stakeholders Demand Stronger Monitoring By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring and accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). They made the cal…

...Experts warn against offering certain concessions Gov Sim Fubara has said that enabling is what businesses and investors need to

…Government Area by the returning officer, Professor Rosemary Ogu of the University of Port Harcourt. According to the result, Nwoku Olaka Johnson scored a total of 47,961 votes with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osarosaka Ebenezer Erewari who came in second with 1,647 votes, while Douglas Fabeke…

A strange occurrence was recorded in Port Harcourt on June 12, 2026, at Heliconia Hotel & Suites near the NLNG

…Tosan Blankson has taken full responsibility for his team's underwhelming campaign. The Port Harcourt-based club failed to lift the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, title. Rivers Angels also missed out on a chance to defend the President Federation Cup title. They were eliminated from the competition by Rob…