Nigeria Will Experience A Partial Solar Eclipse On Sunday, February 26, 2017
On the evening of Sunday February 26, the skies over most of Nigeria will be noticeably darker than usual. This will be the result of a partial eclipse, which is expected to unfold just before sunset, according to the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). Dr. Felix Ale, Head of Media and Corporate Communication […]
Nigeria’s Commercial Hubs: Five Cities That Really Matter
A list of possible locations for significant investment could be drawn up based on factors which are considered important for the thriving of such set ups. Nigeria presents great opportunities and grave challenges, but for those who race into the thick of things to fill its market’s gaps, the rewards exceed the risks. But the […]
Port Harcourt Assumes Status as UNESCO World Book Capital for 2014
Port Harcourt, Nigeria’s Rivers State Capital, assumes its status today as the UNESCO World Book Capital 2014 as the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to win the designation from an open competitive bidding. Formal activities began yesterday with the opening of the International Literature Exhibition and Culture Exhibition (ILE) as well as […]
Port Harcourt is World’s Book Capital for 2014
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has picked Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital as the World Book Capital City for 2014. The selection of Port Harcourt was done by a coalition of reading groups in its effort to restore habitual reading culture in Nigeria. Alongside Port Harcourt, Rainbow Book Club (RBC) […]
The new ‘Publish What You Pump Campaign’ targets oil industry transparency
A new campaign ‘Publish What You Pump’ launched in Port Harcourt this week by Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, ERA/FoEN, requests that oil companies reveal their exact oil and gas production. According to the group, “The initiative would request that oil and gas production be metered from the oil/gas well to the flow […]
You Can Now Fly Dana Air For Just N7200
“From now till December 2013 our guests will get the best fares starting from as low as N7200 only if they book and pay for their tickets in advance at flydanaair.com,” said Obi Mbanuzuo of Dana Air, in a statement. “So, if you are travelling to Abuja, Lagos or Port Harcourt anytime soon, the best […]
Aero Offers N10, 000 Fares on All Domestic Routes
Nigeria’s leading regional and domestic carrier, Aero Contractors, yesterday announced its offer of a promotional fare of 10,000 Naira for flights on all domestic routes when booked online from May 14, 2013 to May 31, 2013. This offer is available only when you book ahead and pay online at www.flyaero.com. This special offer is in a bid […]
DealDey: Order Stuff from Lagos, Pick up in Abuja and Port Harcourt for N500
DealDey has rolled out an interesting offer for everyone; you can now order stuff from Lagos and pick up in Abuja or Port Harcourt — for 500 naira. This means an affordable delivery price for goods to cities outside Lagos. Users will be required to place orders on the eCommerce website, then pick a location, maybe […]
Nigerian Energy Sector Aglow, as General Electric Invests $1 Billion
The Nigerian energy sector is aglow, after its potentials prompted General Electric to announce an investment of $1 billion – into it. The deal was signed — yesterday — in Abuja, when its Chairman, Jeff Immelt, visited. The Minister for Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, was at the signing ceremony, unveiling a GDP-inducing deal to […]
CESC Power Company Gets Distribution Rights For Port Harcourt
Weeks after Nigeria announced the sale of its power generating plants; it has given the rights to power distribution – in Port Harcourt, Rivers State – to an Indian firm, CESC, a subsidiary of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group and the leader of a consortium of five companies. Its distribution area covers 48,000 sq km […]
The Full List Of The Future Awards 2012 Winners!
The Future Awards 2012 finally took place last night in Rivers State. The Nominees were treated to a sightseeing trip of Port Harcourt before the show last night. These are the final winners of the Awards: Best Use of Advocacy – Babafemi Oyediran Best New Use of Media – Gidi Traffic Creative Artist of the Year – Bayo […]
UNESCO Names Port Harcourt 2014 World Book Capital
The Rainbow Book Club has for a long time now been at the frontline of promoting literature in the country. Taking a bold step further from their annual literary event, they entered a bid in June this year to stage the bi-annual World Book Festival in Port Harcourt.
Fela Durotoye is in Port-Harcourt Today
Fela Durotoye will be in Port-Harcourt today for a book reading and book signing section. The motivational speaker will be available to the habitants of Port-Harcourt in the Silverbird Galleria. The event will take place in the Lifestyle Section.