Archives Tag: Rivers State
Lesley John-Jumbo: From Rivers State Teen to Tech Prodigy
April 19, 2022
At the young age of 17, Lesley John-Jumbo from Rivers State, Nigeria, has already established himself as a skilled developer in both AI and embedded systems. Together with his team, he creates impressive prototypes with the aim of improving the lives of people through technology. Additionally, Jumbo is highly interested in safeguarding personal information, and … Continue reading Lesley John-Jumbo: From Rivers State Teen to Tech Prodigy
Travel Tips: 11 Most Searched States For Tourism In Nigeria (Part 2)
April 19, 2022
In our previous article, we touched on the tourism attractions in Bayelsa, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun, Enugu, and Oyo. Today we are continuing this piece by looking at the tourism attractions in Ogun, Delta, Lagos, FCT, and Rivers State. Read more about Tourism Note that most of these states below are famous for more than … Continue reading Travel Tips: 11 Most Searched States For Tourism In Nigeria (Part 2)
By ann
Air Pollution In Port Harcourt: The Situation And The Way Out
April 19, 2022
Port Harcourt, Rivers State’s most developed city and the home to several oil-exploration firms in Nigeria is practically one of the most unhealthy and hazardous places to live in Nigeria, right now. This is not because the city is troubled by terrorists, bandits, or killer herdsmen as we see in the northeast and middle … Continue reading Air Pollution In Port Harcourt: The Situation And The Way Out
The Politics Of VAT And Stamp Duty
April 19, 2022
The ongoing drama between the Federal Government and some States on the VAT Court Order in Rivers State Federal High Court has generated both good and bad ripples within a very short timeframe. Read more about Politics There are so many inconsistencies that have been going on in the administration of VAT for years. … Continue reading The Politics Of VAT And Stamp Duty
By adedoyin
Remembering Joe Blankson
April 19, 2022
On June 28, 2018, 13 Nigerians had late Joseph Blankson also popular as Joe Blankson to thank for rescuing their lives in a boat accident. A boat carrying 25 passengers (in Rivers State) departed Abonnema Wharf for Bakana. Passengers in the boat included Blankson who alongside his two sisters were heading to Bakana for a … Continue reading Remembering Joe Blankson
By ugo-chinedu
RG Cabs: An Interview With Clinton Osarogie
April 19, 2022
RG Cabs is a ride-hailing service that specialises in 24/7 intrastate transport. This company was founded by Iguagbonmwen, Clinton Osarogie in 2017. According to their website, ‘From offering Chauffeured executive transport service to taxi hire, we are building our name as an innovative company helping build the economy of cities through efficient transportation. We … Continue reading RG Cabs: An Interview With Clinton Osarogie
2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs: Grevo Clothiers
April 19, 2022
Clothing brands appeal to their customers by achieving market-capturing combinations of colour and form in the pieces they produce. This is as true for T-shirt creators as it is for other businesses in the fashion industry. With many T-shirt makers battling for buyers’ attention, companies in the space need to get those combinations right. This, … Continue reading 2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs: Grevo Clothiers
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Ukwuani People
April 19, 2022
A group that is nationally considered a minority, the Ukwuani, are however, the second largest ethnic group in Delta state; second only to the Urhobo ethnic group. They are also the largest ethnic group in the North senatorial district collectively known as the Anioma. Read more about Ethnic Groups In Nigeria Geographical Spread The Ukwuani … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Ukwuani People
By jeremiah
Helpful Little Articles: Top 10 Affordable Salons in Port Harcourt
April 19, 2022
We’ve compiled a list of ten of the most affordable and highly rated hair salons in Port Harcourt. 1. Beleza Cosmetics and Beauty Clinic They offer stellar skin treatment for hair, skin and general beauty needs. Address: 8A, Sani Abacha Road, Rumueme GRA Port Harcourt Tel: 0706 245 0347, 0812 647 1290 Read about Top … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: Top 10 Affordable Salons in Port Harcourt
By david-okwara
Recipe for Bole
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is the South-South special, bole (pronounced bòlé). This food consists of roasted plantain, really spicy pepper sauce, and fish. Plantain is one of the major agricultural produce of Bayelsa and Rivers states. Both states are surrounded by rivers and creeks so fish is readily available. I don’t know how the sauce … Continue reading Recipe for Bole
Crazy About the South-South: 3 Things To Do in Rivers State
April 19, 2022
Rivers State, the treasure base of the nation, is known for its ethnic diversity and large crude oil base. Only a handful know of the state’s tourism potential. If you visit Rivers as a tourist, here are 3 things we recommend you do. 1. Go on a Food Tour Rivers State has many restaurants that cater to … Continue reading Crazy About the South-South: 3 Things To Do in Rivers State
By ann
Origin of the Nigerian Food, Native Soup
April 19, 2022
Traditional foods are ancient foods inherited from the ancestors; they are rooted in the strong foundation of customs, culture and natural environment. Even though they are foods with old historical background, they are continuously evolving to retain the culinary tradition of the people and to surmount the monotony in the diet. Traditional foods have the … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Food, Native Soup
Tribes In Nigeria: The Engenni Tribe
April 19, 2022
Predominantly found in the Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The Engenni people (also referred to as Egeni) are considered by themselves and some to be a distinct ethnic nationality. Though often muddled up and attributed to as of the Ijaw stock, probably because of their close relations with a neighbouring Ijaw … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Engenni Tribe
By jeremiah
Tribes in Nigeria- The Ogba Tribe
April 19, 2022
Rivers State is considered the sixth-largest geographic area in Nigeria according to 2006 census data. The state has an indigenously diverse population with major riverine and upland divisions. In addition to these, the state has at least, fifteen autochthonous ethnic groups residing within Rivers State’s boundaries. Amongst these ethnic groups are the Ogba. Situated in … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Ogba Tribe
By jeremiah
These Are Nigeria’s Richest States (by Internally Generated Revenue)
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s official custodian of public data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), recently published its annual report on the revenues generated by the country’s states. The document, available on the bureau’s website, details the earnings collected by state governments in 2018. Besides stoking the old debate about which regions produce the most wealth, the NBS’s … Continue reading These Are Nigeria’s Richest States (by Internally Generated Revenue)
