The Nigerian Tide Vol. 8 No. 1086, January 23, 1978
Date
1978-01-23
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PortHarcourt,River state (4, Ikwere road, P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation.
Abstract
• World Bank Palm Project: Launching an agro-industrial scheme across 35,000 hectares in Rivers State. • Polytechnic Re-openings: Re-opening colleges of technology under a revised single-tier diploma policy. • Rubber Estate Fire: Destroying over 300 acres of the Odagwa Rubber Estate following an agricultural fire accident. • Army Weapons Week: Third Infantry Division winning the Chief of Army Staff trophy. • Local Issues: Highlighting severe water scarcity and public transportation fare disputes in Port Harcourt.
Description
January 23, 1978 edition of the Nigerian Tide focuses on a major World Bank-sponsored palm project underway in Rivers State, alongside the announced re-opening of local polytechnics following recent student policy protests. The issue also reports on a destructive rubber estate fire, army weapon competitions, and localized water scarcity challenges.
Keywords
Polytechnic, Technical, Education