The River State government is enhancing business and tourism in the state by creating a conducive investment climate for the private sector to flourish and also established a corporate body: The Rivers Investment and Industrial Promotion Council as the primary agency of Government to coordinate the development and promotion of investment in the State. The Council will also provide Investment Advisory Services. It is the economic and social center of the Delta region of Nigeria, a region which accounts for over 80% of Nigeria’s oil and gas production and over 90% of the country's foreign exchange earnings. Nigeria is richly endowed with a variety of solid minerals much of which is yet to be exploited. Statistically, the level of exploitation of the minerals is low compared to the extent of deposit found in the country.

Business Hours:
Government Offices are open Monday to Friday 8 a,m - 4pm.

Supermarkets, stores and other businesses are open from 8.30 am to 5.pm on weekdays and from 7.30 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. But a large number of smaller shops, restaurants and bars are open from sunrise till near midnight every day. Most of the night clubs operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Some of the major banks (also open for services to the public from 8am - 4pm on Saturday)