Niger Delta Development Commission
25 Mar
Contractors handling 952 abandoned projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Rivers State have been urged to return to sites.
20 Feb
The Ohanaeze Youth organization has launched a strong defence of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, vehemently denying accusations that his policies contributed to Nigeria's current economic woes. The group further alleged that Senator Godswill Akpabio's criticism stems from personal motives rather than genuine concern. In a statement made available to The Guardian,…
19 Feb
The Arewa Youths Forum has launched a scathing attack against Senator Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of using criticism of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele as a smokescreen to deflect attention from his own alleged corruption cases. Reacting to Akpabio's claim that the Tinubu administration can't find any crime to charge Emefiele with, the northern youth…
5 Nov
The Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says it will ensure International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in the country, pay their contributions to the coffers of the commission.
22 May 2023
Two major issues have been topical in the South-South geopolitical zone, otherwise known as the Niger Delta - the zoning of the senate president in the 10th National Assembly to the region by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the discordant tunes from the recently reconstituted Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
19 May 2023
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has stated its readiness to contribute its counterpart fund of $30 million to the empowerment scheme involving the Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
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Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record for the longest time to continuously play chess. “We have done it," Onakoya's X account announced earlier on Saturday. “We’re pushing to 60 hours, guys. We’re not stopping yet. Let’s keep going. Apart from setting the new record, Onakoya is also using the opportunity to raise…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said that it would unveil a new coach for the Super Eagles early next week. The Super Eagles have been without a coach since Portuguese, Jose Peseiro, left the job after leading the team to second position
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Unless urgent steps are taken by the Federal Government, the nation’s hope of making an appreciable impact at the fast-approaching Paris 2024 Olympic Games may have wane.
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ACE singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe popularly called Ayra Starr, has donated a borehole to the Orimolade community, Ifako-Ijaiye, in Lagos, as part of efforts to provide clean and drinkable water to the people.
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Governments at all level in the country have been enjoined to evolve an intervention method that addresses the concerns and needs of women in agriculture for the country to guarantee self-sufficiency in food production.
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Joseph Akinwale, popularly known as Joeboy, has said inspiration for his songs comes from diverse ways, including dreams. He revealed this recently during an interaction with fans at the premiere of YouTube’s Up Close With series in Lagos.
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With its Sip & Paint that gave rise to the discovery of artistic skills, Spotify unveiled its daylist in Nigeria in a grand style at the Muson Centre Lagos recently.
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Dr. Philips Nto is the Director, Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. A World Bank consultant, he is a former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State.
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The Nigerian Army high command yesterday morning released the King of Ewu Kingdom, HRH Clement Ikolo Ogenerukevwe, declared wanted a few weeks ago over the killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State.