32 h. ago CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans

Tribune Online CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Centre for Citizens with Disabilities has demanded that Persons with Disabilities (PWD) be included in the development of the host community and the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act. Founding Executive Director of the Centre, Mr David Anyaele, said CCD has gathered key issues relating to disabilities in Akwa Ibom State, to create a form […] CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Abia airport to engage manpower from host community – Craneburg

The Abia airport project consultants, CRANEBURG Construction Company, confirmed on Monday that they will engage skilled and unskilled manpower from the airport host community, Nsulu in Isialangwa North LGA of the state, in the prosecution of the project. The manager of CRANEBURG Construction Company, Seba El-Nemerwho was in Umuahia after the commencement of the clearing Read More

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65 h. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State. There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest. The protests have caused tension in the […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki All is not well at the  David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as medical and other  activities are suffering setbacks following the crisis between the host community and the hospital. The community and workers of the health institution held protest and […] The post War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   Minister of Works, David Umahi has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State.   There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest.   He urged community members […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project

From Lukman Olabiyi The landowners in Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, host to the proposed Abia Airport, have accused the state government of violating a court order which restrained it from taking further action on the project pending the hearing and determination of the suit filed by Nsulu landowners. The landowners […] The post Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Umahi teaching hospital condemns protest against CMD by Ebonyi host community

The staff and management of David Umahi Federal Teaching Hospital, Uburu Ohaozara, Ebonyi State, has tackled the host community over read more Umahi teaching hospital condemns protest against CMD by Ebonyi host community

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1 week ago Ohanaeze: Unity among Igbo, host communities in Yorubaland non

By Oluseye Ojo Eze James Nduka Oramadike, the Eze Ndigbo of Yorubaland, has said unity among the Igbo residing in the South West and with the host community is non-negotiable in order for meaningful progress to take place. He made the appeal during an interview with journalists following the inauguration of Sir Okechukwu Umeh as […] The post Ohanaeze: Unity among Igbo, host communities in Yorubaland non-negotiable –Oramadike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Host Community Debunks Reported Explosion At NLNG Pipeline In Rivers

The people of Soku community in Rivers State have debunked reports on social media suggesting an explosion on gas pipelines along the Soku-Abua-Rumuji Right of Way. The Soku oil and gas field, which is a critical component of Oil Mining Licence (OML) 23, is jointly owned by Eni, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL), Shell […]

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2 w. ago NNPCL, others highlight partnership, peace for Niger Delta progress

NNPC Limited has emphasised the importance of collaboration and effective utilisation of host community funds to drive sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. This call was made during a stakeholder engagement session with the KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust in Bayelsa State, as detailed in a press statement released on Monday and signed by Read More

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2 w. ago NNPC pledges effective use of PIA funds for host community development

Tribune Online NNPC pledges effective use of PIA funds for host community development NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are effectively utilised to deliver meaningful development in host communities. NNPC pledges effective use of PIA funds for host community development Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lokpobiri urges oil communities to end crises over PIA funds

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has warned oil communities in the Niger Delta region over the incessant crises that are robbing the communities of development. According to him, the infighting and litigation arising from the three per cent Host Community Development Trust Fund have stalled development in several […] The post Lokpobiri urges oil communities to end crises over PIA funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We won’t cede our land based on Court judgment — Delta community

Tribune Online We won’t cede our land based on Court judgment — Delta community Host community, Umuseti in Ndokwa west council area of Delta state, has asserted that it will not cede its parcel of land acquired by Axxela, an oil and gas company to its neighbouring community based on a court judgment which it said is not binding on them. Stakeholders from neighboring Emu Ebendo community recently staged […] We won’t cede our land based on Court judgment — Delta community Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Mining investor urges compliance with regulations, calls for support

The Chairman, Gem Giant Ltd, Dr Babatope Agbeyo, has urged stakeholders and investors in the mining sector to abide by the regulations and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment rules. He also urged state governments to continue to create an enabling environment for mining activities, saying the move would aid the development of the host community Read More

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4 w. ago Bayelsa host community threatens showdown with Oando over gas pipeline project

The Egeberiki community in the Okoroma clan of Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has warned the management of Oando Energy Resources to take urgent steps to meet and negotiate with it over the Obama/Kolo Creek 8 32-kilometre gas pipeline project. They said the call was in the interest of peace, safety, and security Read More

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4 w. ago Host community seeks inclusion in Enugu’s Farm Estate project

The people of Anigbiyovo Oyiwode family of Akpawfu community in Nkanu-East Local Government Area have called on the Enugu State government to carry their people along in the over 200 hectares of their land acquired by the government for the Farm Estate project. The Oyiwode people who made the call on Sunday when they visited Read More

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