5 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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7 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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19 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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22 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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23 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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28 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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28 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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32 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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34 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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42 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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44 h. 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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47 h. 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 d. ago NDDC to revitalise agriculture for sustainable growth in Niger Delta – MD

To hold agriculture summit From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expressed its determination to unlock the region’s vast agricultural potential to drive sustainable development in the region. The Managing Director of NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this at a Youth and Women Conference event in celebration of the 25th anniversary […] The post NDDC to revitalise agriculture for sustainable growth in Niger Delta – MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Niger Delta Devt: We’ve recorded improved IOC funding support – NDDC MD

From Ben Dunno, Warri The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku, has expressed delight over an improved statutory financial obligation rendered by the management of International Oil Companies (IOCs) and other stakeholders to its operational funding in the last two years, noting that it has helped in enhancing its […] The post Niger Delta Devt: We’ve recorded improved IOC funding support – NDDC MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Niger Delta: NDDC earmarks N5bn for women, children empowerment

Tribune Online Niger Delta: NDDC earmarks N5bn for women, children empowerment Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has set aside the sum of N5 billion fund to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce to... Niger Delta: NDDC earmarks N5bn for women, children empowerment Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Bayelsa govt cries for help over flooding, coastal erosion, seeks FG, NDDC help

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa As rain intensified in several parts of Bayelsa state in recent days, the Bayelsa State Government has cried for help from the Federal Government, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other well-meaning organizations to support the state in addressing the twin problems of flooding and coastal erosion. Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence […] The post Bayelsa govt cries for help over flooding, coastal erosion, seeks FG, NDDC help appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago How the ‘Mayor of Pitakwa’ emerged biggest comedy investment in Niger Delta

The comedy show, ‘Mayor of Pitakwa’, is an annual event in Port Harcourt every Easther Monday. It is created and read more How the ‘Mayor of Pitakwa’ emerged biggest comedy investment in Niger Delta

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