FG launches Port Harcourt to Aba rail service

The Federal Government has launched the Port Harcourt to Aba rail service. Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, at the ceremonial launch in Port Harcourt Rivers State today, assured the people of the region that the trains will work properly to serve them. He also promised that the expansion will continue until the Eastern Standard Gauge […]

Port Harcourt Refinery commences operation, Warri to follow in 2024

The Port Harcourt Refining Company in Rivers State has “re-commenced operations” in line with the Federal Government’s promise to ensure the production of refined products at the facility in December 2023. The re-commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt refinery comes over two years after the Federal Government approved funding of $1.5 billion for its […]

NAF Helicopter Crashes in Port Harcourt

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter this morning crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, who confirmed the development in a statement, said all those onboard survived, though they sustained “minor injuries”. The helicopter with the number NAF MI-35P crashed at exactly 7.45 am shortly after it took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in […]