4 h. ago Over $1bn spent on Ogoniland can only reclaim small portion of land — Expert

Tribune Online Over $1bn spent on Ogoniland can only reclaim small portion of land — Expert He argued that Nigeria lacks the capacity to successfully implement most policies on environment, water and climate change "because they are not totally integrated together." Over $1bn spent on Ogoniland can only reclaim small portion of land — Expert Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Climate change: 68 years of fossil fuel extraction render Niger Delta disaster zone — Experts

Tribune Online Climate change: 68 years of fossil fuel extraction render Niger Delta disaster zone — Experts Experts in the field of climate change and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as well as Academia on Monday called for the implementation of Climate change: 68 years of fossil fuel extraction render Niger Delta disaster zone — Experts Tribune Online

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9 h. ago NDDC projects have emerged only sign of government presence in most communities – MD at 25th anniversary

The significant summery of the 25 years existence of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) seems to be that its read more NDDC projects have emerged only sign of government presence in most communities – MD at 25th anniversary

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11 h. ago Buhari Made Nigeria Stand Tall In Comity Of Nations, Says Onuigbo

The Member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sir Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death has left a huge vacuum for the country. Onuigbo, a former two-term federal lawmaker, recalled the tortuous journey of the Climate Change Bill, which was first declined […]

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12 h. ago Leadership stability’ll ensure NDDC delivers on projects –Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stressed the need for continuity in the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to ensure that development projects were completed and not abandoned. Dr. Jonathan, who spoke at the plenary of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the NDDC at Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port […] The post Leadership stability’ll ensure NDDC delivers on projects –Jonathan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Illegal Bunkering: Nigerian Army Arrests 50 Suspects In Niger Delta

Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested 50 persons suspected to be involved in illegal bunkering and refining of petroleum products in parts of the Niger Delta region. The troops, who conducted their operations at different fronts with other security agencies between June 30 July 13, 2025, also dismantled 11 Illegal refining sites and […]

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33 h. ago NISO Pledges Fair Dispatch To Unlock 2,000MW Of Stranded Power From NDPHC

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has committed to ensuring fair and equitable dispatch of electricity from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company’s (NDPHC) vast but underutilised generation capacity, aiming to unlock up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of stranded power currently idle across its plants. NDPHC Managing Director/CEO Engr. Jennifer Adighije during a high-level meeting […]

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46 h. ago Disunity Among Board Members Caused Problems In NDDC — Akpabio

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has revealed conspiracies and disunity attitude among board members of Niger Delta Development Commission are responsible for many challenges facing NDDC. Senator Akpabio made this known on Saturday at the grand finale of the 25th anniversary of the commission in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Senate President disclosed that over 17,500 NDDC […] The post Disunity Among Board Members Caused Problems In NDDC — Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago President Tinubu’s Timely Intervention Helped Restore Order In Rivers — Ibas

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the political crisis that affected the state earlier this year was timely and reassuring. Ibas led this out on Saturday at the grand finale of the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission, in Port Harcourt. He noted […] The post President Tinubu’s Timely Intervention Helped Restore Order In Rivers — Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago You have a huge responsibility to Niger Delta people, Okonjo

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stated that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has a big responsibility to the people of the Niger Delta region. Okonjo-Iweala said this when she delivered a keynote address on the plenary theme “Transmitting vision to reality for […] The post You have a huge responsibility to Niger Delta people, Okonjo-Iweala tells NDDC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago 2027: Niger Delta backs Tinubu, won’t allow repeat of Jonathan’s 2015 exit — Akpabio

Tribune Online 2027: Niger Delta backs Tinubu, won’t allow repeat of Jonathan’s 2015 exit — Akpabio "In the past the Niger Delta was used as the goose that produced the golden egg with nothing to show for it. Today, President Tinubu has set up an Environmental Sciences University in Ogoni land 2027: Niger Delta backs Tinubu, won’t allow repeat of Jonathan’s 2015 exit — Akpabio Tribune Online

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54 h. ago NDDC prioritising projects to touch lives in Niger Delta – MD

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has rolled out drums celebrating her 25 years of touching the lives of the people read more NDDC prioritising projects to touch lives in Niger Delta – MD

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58 h. ago Niger Delta arts, dances and culture on parade as NDDC clocks 25

All work and no play, they say, makes Jack a dull boy, and so it was that the people of read more Niger Delta arts, dances and culture on parade as NDDC clocks 25

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60 h. ago Development, Peace In Niger Delta My Major Priorities – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the development, peace and growth of the Niger Delta region remain major priorities of his administration. Tinubu made the declaration yesterday in Port Harcourt at the grand finale of activities marking the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president, who was represented by the Secretary […]

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68 h. ago Unlock, maximise agric resources of Niger Delta, Tinubu charges NDDC

Tribune Online Unlock, maximise agric resources of Niger Delta, Tinubu charges NDDC "Beyond infrastructural development, the NDDC must continue to prioritise human capital development, as it remains the primary index of progress... Unlock, maximise agric resources of Niger Delta, Tinubu charges NDDC Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Tinubu highlights Niger Delta as “goose that lays golden egg,” urges NDDC to accelerate development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has underscored the critical role of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria’s economic growth, describing it as “the goose that lays the golden egg.” Speaking at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt on Saturday, July 12, 2025, the President reiterated […] The post Tinubu highlights Niger Delta as “goose that lays golden egg,” urges NDDC to accelerate development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Troops foil ₦263m crude theft, crack down on oil theft syndicates in Niger Delta

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have intercepted stolen crude and dismantled illegal refining operations worth over ₦263 million. The operation, read more Troops foil ₦263m crude theft, crack down on oil theft syndicates in Niger Delta

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4 d. ago Tinubu remembers support of Niger Delta youths and women in 2024 nationwide protests

… Returns the favour with massive NDDC projects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is said to have remembered the favour done read more Tinubu remembers support of Niger Delta youths and women in 2024 nationwide protests

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4 d. ago Edo Set To Host 2025 Niger Delta Economic & Investment Summit

All appear set as Edo State hosts the 2025 edition of the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) organised by the Regional Economic and Investment Summits/Festivals Group. The choice of Edo State, according to the organisers, was to keep faith with the rotational policy of the organisers in ensuring that the annual economic summit […]

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4 d. ago NDDC marks 25th anniversary with arts, cultural carnival in Rivers

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held an arts and culture parade along the major streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, July 10, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The street parade featured representatives from the nine Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, […] The post NDDC marks 25th anniversary with arts, cultural carnival in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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