47 h. ago NDDC resumes support to universities in oil region with Uniport in focus

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was building large hostels in universities in the oil region but this suffered set-back read more NDDC resumes support to universities in oil region with Uniport in focus

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49 h. ago Activist Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of Tantita Security Personnel, Calls For Swift Action  

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the recent killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm tasked with protecting Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. According to The Guardian, while reacting to the tragic development on Monday in Abuja, Adeyanju described the attacks as a direct […]

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3 d. ago As STEM contest ends in PH: NDDC boss says out to boost science, tech, bridge tech gender gap in Niger Delta

Science, technology, and bridging gender tech gap seem to preoccupy the minds of the leadership of the Niger Delta Development read more As STEM contest ends in PH: NDDC boss says out to boost science, tech, bridge tech gender gap in Niger Delta

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4 d. ago Umahi, Okpebholo Praise Tinubu’s Commitment To Peace, Development In Niger Delta

Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, and Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, have praised President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to ensure peace in the Niger Delta region. Umahi commended Tinubu’s decision to declare a State of Emergency in Rivers State, which helped restore normalcy and prevented the destruction of critical infrastructure. The Minister noted that […] The post Umahi, Okpebholo Praise Tinubu’s Commitment To Peace, Development In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Niger Delta monarchs seek collaboration for regional development

The Association of Niger Delta Monarchs of Nigeria (ANDMON) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Federal Government, multinational organisations, and other stakeholders to drive development in the Niger Delta region.    The monarchs, who gathered in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday, signed a statement calling for accelerated development in all […] The post Niger Delta monarchs seek collaboration for regional development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Niger Delta Region: The hydrocarbon resources and her people in perspective

It is a known fact that the successive government has good intentions to develop the Niger Delta region for the read more Niger Delta Region: The hydrocarbon resources and her people in perspective

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1 week ago NNPCL, others highlight partnership, peace for Niger Delta progress

NNPC Limited has emphasised the importance of collaboration and effective utilisation of host community funds to drive sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. This call was made during a stakeholder engagement session with the KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust in Bayelsa State, as detailed in a press statement released on Monday and signed by Read More

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1 week ago NDDC: Turnah Lauds Ogbuku’s Leadership, Applauds Tinubu’s Endorsement

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Barr. George Turnah, has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) following its recognition as the “Interventionist Agency of the Year 2024” by International Newspapers Limited in a prestigious event held in Lagos State. He also said that the award is a testament to […]

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2 w. ago ‘Sexual harassment’: How late Abba Kyari ‘influenced’ Nunieh’s removal as acting NDDC boss — Akpabio

Tribune Online ‘Sexual harassment’: How late Abba Kyari ‘influenced’ Nunieh’s removal as acting NDDC boss — Akpabio Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has claimed that the removal of former acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, was influenced by the late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Akpabio made the revelation on Friday during an event held in the former Senate chamber at the National Assembly complex to mark […] ‘Sexual harassment’: How late Abba Kyari ‘influenced’ Nunieh’s removal as acting NDDC boss — Akpabio Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Gunmen abduct NDDC official in Bayelsa as security agents launch manhunt

Suspected gunmen have kidnapped Loveday Akari, a Senior Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission read more Gunmen abduct NDDC official in Bayelsa as security agents launch manhunt

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2 w. ago NDDC clarifies Edo road inauguration, says only first phase completed

The commissioner representing Edo State on the Niger Delta Development Commission Board,  Patrick Asowerien, has provided some clarifications over the uproar surrounding the purported commissioning of the Abraka-Oben road by the minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh. On March 3, members of Ugu Youths Development for Change protested the alleged commissioning of a “non-existent road” Read More

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3 w. ago Embrace alternative dispute resolution for peace, NDDC urges Niger Delta youths

Tribune Online Embrace alternative dispute resolution for peace, NDDC urges Niger Delta youths The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged youths in the region to adopt the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism in settling the many disputes and conflicts that often arise in the region and threaten the development and progress of the region. Embrace alternative dispute resolution for peace, NDDC urges Niger Delta youths Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Why We Embarked On Interventionist Projects In Rivers — NDDC

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said that it embarked on interventionist projects in Rivers State to ameliorate the plights of the people of the state. Rivers State representative in the NDDC Board, Chief Tony Okocha, disclosed this on Thursday during the commissioning of the reconstructed Apara Link Road and Nkpolu Town Hall projects, […]

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3 w. ago We Are Giving Presidential Amnesty Programme Human Face – Otuaro

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that his reforms at the PAP are aimed at giving the programme a human face and to help develop the people of the Niger Delta for a better future. He explained that this formed part of his resolve to add value to the […]

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4 w. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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