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•Directs ministry of mineral resources to interface with Oando, communitiesBayelsa State government, has urged communities in Biseni clan in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state, to discontinue ...
News Nigeria » Bayelsa » Economy: Bayelsa mulls economic stimulus for SMEs
The Bayelsa State Government has expressed desire to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through effective and well coordinated cooperative societies to enhance economic development. The ...
News Nigeria » Bayelsa » Economy: South-south states mull regional economic bloc
The governors identified regional rail development, the rehabilitation and modernisation of the Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri seaports, and the economic opportunities presented by the Lagos-Calabar ...
News Nigeria » Bayelsa » Economy: Nigeria’s oil wealth, NELFUND and the plight of poor students
Nigeria’s oil wealth is rising, but poor students continue to struggle, raising fresh questions about NELFUND’s role in supporting the country's education.
News Nigeria » Bayelsa » Economy: Bayelsa at 30: The paradox of plenty
The National Bureau of Statistics’ 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index puts Bayelsa’s multidimensional poverty incidence at 88.5 percent and the second poorest state in Nigeria. That means almost nine ...
News Nigeria » Bayelsa » Economy: Bayelsa’s Gov Diri seeks enhanced collaboration between Nigeria, Angola
The Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has advocated for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria and Angola to allow for the activation of the many MOU already signed between both countries. Gov. Diri also ...