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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