1 week ago From Uyo to global stage: NDSF sparks hope for future Niger Delta stars

Correspondent PATRICK ODEY writes that the just-concluded NDSF organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission has opened a new chapter in the region’s quest for future champions that will represent the zone and Nigeria in national and international competitions The maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival has come and gone, but memories of Read More

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1 week ago Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo 

From Isaac Job , Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor pastor Umo Eno has declared over 3,000 athletes participated in the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) winners and congratulated them at the end of the maiden edition of the sporting event organized by Niger Delta Development Commission held in Uyo Akwa Ibom state capital.   […] The post Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria Has Highest Number Of Failed Projects In The World – APPPMON

The Association of Practising Professional Project Managers of Nigeria (APPPMON) said that Nigeria has the highest number of failed projects in the world. The association, which also said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) allegedly abandoned over 1,300 projects in the Niger Delta region, however, disclosed that its new initiative, the APPPMON Body of Knowledge and […]

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1 week ago Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   A Niger Delta based group, the South South Revolutionary Coalition (SOSORC) has charged the Federal Government to review the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP), as well as other interventionist programs in the region, to ensure that there are in line with […] The post Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Blue economy meaningless in Niger Delta without clean up – says professor of economics

…As stakeholders call for development of infrastructure, effective governance first Niger Delta states warming up for dawn of a blue read more Blue economy meaningless in Niger Delta without clean up – says professor of economics

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2 w. ago NDDC Gives N10bn Stimulus To Niger Delta Chamber Of Commerce

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has released N10billion to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Niger Delta region. Announcing the release of the fund during the inauguration of the NDCCITMA board of directors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the NDDC […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Douye Diri and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Sam Ogbuku have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his development agenda in the Niger Delta Region. Mrs Tinubu, who gave the commendation while flagging off Niger Delta Development […] The post Tinubu’s wife, Diri, Ogbuku commend president on Niger Delta devt agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects

Tribune Online Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to consult with governors of the Niger Delta region before embarking on new projects. Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival: Team Bayelsa Depart Yenagoa For Uyo

The commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Hon. Daniel Igali, has expressed his support for the state’s contingent ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, which will take place from 1st to 9th April 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Igali commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organising the event, highlighting its […]

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2 w. ago President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo

•Phyno, Eben headlined musical performance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to flag off today the much anticipated Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The festival will be concluded on April 8 with about 3000 athletes and over 500 officials competing in 17 sports. In the last one […] The post President Tinubu leads dignitaries to NDSF opening ceremony in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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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4 w. 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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