7 d. ago Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation

Tribune Online Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation In a groundbreaking series of stakeholder engagements across the Niger Delta, communities, traditional leaders, civil society organisations, regulatory agencies, and host community development trusts (HCDTs) have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The consultative meetings, convened by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta […] Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation Tribune Online

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8 d. ago New economy emerges in Niger Delta rural areas powered with solar light system as NDDC clocks 25

Most rural communities in the Niger Delta now shine brightly at night, all due to the solar light project launched read more New economy emerges in Niger Delta rural areas powered with solar light system as NDDC clocks 25

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9 d. ago NDDC @ 25: IAWPA Set To Begin Solar Fan Project For Niger Delta Communities

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has congratulated the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on its 25th anniversary, revealing its plan distributing solar fans in some communities. “We commend the Commission’s developmental role in the Niger Delta region, transforming lives and promoting sustainable development,” IAWPA’s International Spokesman, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, said in a […]

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9 d. ago Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Imposes N50m ‘Farming Tax’ On Zamfara, Niger Communities

Residents of several farming communities across Zamfara and Niger States have been hit with yet another wave of extortion as notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, demanded N50 million before allowing them to begin this year’s farming season. The demand was revealed by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he stated […]

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2 w. ago FG Announces N2bn Support Fund For Niger Flood Victims As Death Toll Rises To 161

Federal Government has approved N2 billion for the rebuilding of houses destroyed by recent flooding, which ravaged communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement by Niger State Emergency Management Agency, revealed that the devastating event, led to the death of 161 people. NSEMA Director General Abdullahi Baba-Arah, made the disclosure […] The post FG Announces N2bn Support Fund For Niger Flood Victims As Death Toll Rises To 161 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Governor grants pardon to 11 convicts on death row in the State

From John Adams, Minna The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has granted a state pardon to 11 persons that were sentenced to death after they were indicted in a communal dispute in the state. They were said to have committed murder during a communal clash between two communities in Lavun Local Government Areas […] The post Niger Governor grants pardon to 11 convicts on death row in the State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 21 Dead, 10 Missing As Flood Hits Niger Communities, Destroys Properties

No fewer than 21 persons have been killed, while 10 residents missing in a devastating flash flood that occurred in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the unfortunate development happened on Thursday, after a torrential downpour struck overnight. In a statement by Acting Director General of the Niger State Emergency […] The post 21 Dead, 10 Missing As Flood Hits Niger Communities, Destroys Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger: 30 killed, houses submerged as flood rips through communities

From John Adams, Minna No fewer than 30 people have reportedly been killed when a flood ripped through three communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State on Wednesday night. Scores were injured, while over 100 other villagers are said to be missing, with houses and farmland washed away as the Niger State Emergency […] The post Niger: 30 killed, houses submerged as flood rips through communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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