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NCDMB, NLNG Commit US$9 Million to Endowment of Professorial Research Chairs in Six Nigerian Universities

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) have launched a US$9 million professorial chair endowment programme across six Nigerian universities to develop commercially viable solutions to industry challenges, strengthen local research capacity and advance technological innovation. Under the Nigerian Content Research and Development (NC-R&D) Professorial Chair Endowment Programme, each university is to receive US$1.5 million to establish a specialised professorial chair focused on agreed industry research priorities. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the NCDMB,…

Media Practitioners Commend Diri Over Infrastructure, Cordial Relationship November 10, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Media practitioners in Bayelsa State have commended Governor Douye Diri over his infrastructural projects and cordial relationship with journalists in the state. Speaking in Yenagoa, the state capital, during a parley with the Technical Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Dr. Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli, the journalists […]
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2027: Oborevwori Tasks Udu Residents On Tinubu, Dafinone, APC Candidates’ Victory, Lauds Leaders, Youths Unity November 10, 2026
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on political leaders, youths and other stakeholders in Udu Local Government Area to unite behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ensure the party’s victory in the January 16 elections. Oborevwori, who made the call during the APC campaign rally in Udu, expressed confidence that the […]
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Dafinone Pledges Stronger Representation, Vows To Revive DSC Aladja November 10, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has pledged stronger legislative representation, equitable distribution of constituency projects and renewed efforts to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, if re-elected in 2027. Dafinone made the pledge shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central […]
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Oborevwori Hails Egbetamah’s Return To APC, Says ‘We Are Stronger Together November 10, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed delight over the return of former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his decision as a welcome development for the party. Oborevwori publicly acknowledged and welcomed Egbetamah’s return at a political rally at Otor-Udu […]
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Analysis: Elder Patrick Emerhana At 77: A Life of Excellence and Enduring Legacy November 10, 2026
By Nelson Egware At 77, Elder Onofefere Patrick Emerhana, FCA, FCIS, ACMA, ACTI, stands as a distinguished example of professional excellence, intellectual depth, public service and an enduring commitment to community development. His life is a compelling account of a man whose accomplishments have taken him across the worlds of banking, finance, management consultancy […]
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Ugbegwo Urges Oborevwori To Present Clear Manifesto, Organise Town Hall Meetings Ahead Of Re-election November 10, 2026
By Moses Omovevah, Deacon Martins Okeoghene Ugbegwo, a chartered accountant, from Ozoro headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, has called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to present a clear, practical and measurable manifesto outlining his administration’s priorities for the next four years as he seeks re-election. Ugbegwo, […]
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Delta EXCO Approves Over N1.2trn 2027 Budget, Roads, Other Projects November 9, 2026
The Delta State Executive Council has approved a 2027 Appropriation Bill of N1,236,874,981,081 trillion for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly, alongside several infrastructure projects covering roads, education, judicial facilities and community development. The decisions were reached at Monday’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House […]
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Ofomukoro Leads Ughelli North APC Working Committee On Visit To Adjogbe, Receives NDC Defectors November 9, 2026
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Ofomukoro Olerhimena Lucky JP, has led members of the party’s Working Committee on a courtesy visit to former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Samuel Adjogbe, at his country home in […]
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UPYA Condemns Attack On Campaigning Youths, Warns Politicians Against Turning Them Into Thugs November 8, 2026
The Urhobo Progressive Youth Association (UPYA) has condemned the reported attack on youths participating in a political campaign walk, warning politicians and their supporters against exposing young people to violence, intimidation and electoral manipulation. The association described the incident, allegedly carried out by suspected political thugs, as an unacceptable assault on democratic participation, calling […]
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Delta CP Visits Ughelli, Warns Officers Against Extortion, Raises Alarm Over Hard Drug Abuse November 7, 2026
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, has warned police officers against extortion, unlawful arrests and human rights abuses, while raising concerns over the growing abuse of dangerous substances among youths. Eralе gave the warning during his visit to the Ughelli Area Command, where he engaged community stakeholders on security challenges and […]
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