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ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Delta, First-Order Investment Destination -Shettima

August 3, 2026 Admin

…As Oborevwori Unveils $100m Fund To De-risk Investments In Delta Vice President Kashim Shettima, Monday called on local and foreign investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s improved economic outlook, declaring that Delta State is strategically positioned to emerge as one of the country’s foremost investment destinations. He said the Federal Government’s economic reforms continue to restore investor confidence. Speaking at the opening of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Asaba, Shettima said the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration had…

Reps Pass Waive’s Bill To Establish Federal College Of Agriculture In Delta

July 23, 2026 Admin

The House of Representatives has passed for third reading a bill seeking the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ovwor-Olomu, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, marking another major legislative milestone for the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Waive. The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to provide for the Establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ovwor-Olomu, Ughelli…

TUC Seeks Consultation With Delta Govt On 13th-Month Salary Implementation

July 18, 2026 Admin

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Delta State Council, has welcomed the Delta State Government’s approval of a 13th-month salary for civil servants but urged the government to engage organised labour to develop a clear implementation framework for the welfare initiative. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the TUC in the state, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, the union described the policy as a positive response to a long-standing demand by workers and a recognition of the contributions of public servants to the state’s development. While commending Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…

Oborevwori Unveils Digital Advertising Platform To Boost Delta Revenue

July 17, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has unveiled a centralised Smart Advertising Management Platform for the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency (DESSAA), aimed at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in the regulation of outdoor advertising across the state. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, unveiled the digital platform on Thursday in Asaba, describing it as a major step in the state’s drive to leverage technology to strengthen public service delivery and revenue administration. Oborevwori said the platform would modernise the management…

Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe of Fake Presidential Council, Alleged Forged Appointments

July 8, 2026 Admin

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of a fictitious body known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and all matters connected with its operations. The President also ordered the anti-corruption agency to conclude the investigation within 30 days and submit a comprehensive report to him. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the directive followed the discovery that the PFIPC was…

Bayelsa Statistician-General Seeks Increased Funding To Strengthen Statistics Bureau

July 7, 2026 Admin

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The newly appointed Statistician-General of Bayelsa State, Mr. Eric Okoriye, has called for adequate funding of the State Bureau of Statistics to enable it to achieve its mandate. Okoriye made the call in Yenagoa during a thanksgiving reception to mark his appointment. He said reliable statistical data was critical to effective planning and the attainment of government development objectives. “Statistical data enables effective planning, which results in the achievement of set goals,” Okoriye said. “With proper funding, Bayelsa can target resources better, attract more support…

FG Dismisses ₦8trn ‘Shadow Budget’ Claim, Says No Public Funds Spent Outside National Assembly Approval

July 6, 2026 Admin

The Federal Government has firmly denied allegations that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved 2026 budget, describing the claim as false, misleading and a misrepresentation of observations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,Taiwo Oyedele in his verified X handle, the government maintained that it does not operate a “shadow budget” and that every expenditure undertaken by the Federal Government is backed by constitutional and…

Delta Govt Defends Oborevwori’s Record

June 22, 2026 Admin

…Says MORE Agenda Delivering Results Across Sectors The Delta State Government has dismissed criticisms of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration contained in a recent article titled “Beyond Concrete: When Contracts Replace Governance in Oborevwori’s Delta,” describing the publication as an opinion piece built on conjecture, selective omissions and misleading assumptions. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement, Monday said the Oborevwori administration had, within three years, recorded significant achievements across critical sectors of the state’s economy through the implementation of the MORE Agenda. Ahon…

Dafinone Congratulates Elohor Aiboni On Shell Executive Vice President Appointment

June 19, 2026 Admin

The senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated Mrs.Elohor Aiboni on her appointment as Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Nigeria, describing the elevation as a proud moment for the Urhobo nation, Delta State and Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, the lawmaker said Aiboni’s appointment was a testament to her professionalism, dedication and outstanding contributions to the global energy industry, noting that her rise to one of the company’s highest leadership positions reflected years of excellence and hard work. Dafinone said Aiboni had,…

Delta Central Youths Begin Three-Week Rigging, Scaffolding Training Under Dafinone Initiative

May 25, 2026 Admin

Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has officially flagged off a three-week capacity building programme on rigging and scaffolding for youths in Delta Central Senatorial District in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The training programme, which is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment in the oil and gas and construction sectors, with emphasis on employability, safety competence, and self-reliance. Representing the Senator at the flag-off ceremony, Olorogun Barr. Adelabu Bodjor, Chief of Staff to Senator Dafinone, said the…