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NDDC launches N30bn fund to empower N’Delta entrepreneurs

The Niger Delta Development Commission has launched a N30 billion fund to support young entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta region. In a statement released on Saturday, the NDDC revealed that the funds will be channeled through the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines, and Agriculture to support the growth and development of young entrepreneurs […]

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Tackle food inflation, Ex- NDDC chair tells Tinubu

A former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Ibim Semenitari has beseeched President Bola Tinubu to tackle the issue of food inflation, bemoaning the fact that impoverished Nigerians can no longer afford a daily cup of garri to drink. “The first thing therefore was the issue of food security. If people can even […]

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NDDC recommends 3% VAT revenue for Niger Delta funding

The Niger Delta Development Commission is proposing a new legislation that will allocate 3% of VAT revenue as a supplementary financing source. This information is contained in a press release issued by the NDDC, which outlines several resolutions reached at the end of the three-day summit. This initiative arose from the technical sessions at the […]

Electricity

NDDC unveils N248m substation in Edo

The Niger Delta Development Commission on Monday commissioned an injection substation in Amufi, Ikpoba Okha Local Government of Edo State worth N248 million to boost power supply in the state. In his speech at the event, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku said that the project would enhance energy demand in Amufi and […]

NDDC reiterates dedication to stakeholders' collaboration
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NDDC reiterates dedication to stakeholders’ collaboration

The Niger Delta Development Commission has restated its dedication to ongoing stakeholder engagement in order to foster synergy for the region’s sustainable development. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, made this statement in a statement released on Monday by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, at the special ceremony held in the Okrika […]

Farmers, locals will benefit from Bayelsa-Rivers link road - NDDC
Business

Farmers, locals will benefit from Bayelsa-Rivers link road – NDDC

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has stated that the Oruma rigid pavement road in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa would act as a key by-pass for commuters in several communities in both Rivers and Bayelsa States. The Punch reported that NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, said this in […]

Farmers, locals will benefit from Bayelsa-Rivers link road - NDDC
Business

NDDC, OGFTZA partner to build industrial parks

The Niger Delta Development Commission has stated that it will work with the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Authority to create industrial parks in the Niger Delta region. The Punch reported that the NDDC’s managing director, Samuel Ogbuku, reportedly made this statement while speaking to a team from OGFTZA, led by Senator Tijani Kaura, on […]

NDDC reiterates dedication to stakeholders' collaboration
Business

NDDC engages French, German agencies on job creation

In order to promote job creation and increase agricultural productivity in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission said that it has started talks with French and German development agencies. According to The Punch, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said this while leading a high-level team on a two-day visit to the offices […]

Business

NDDC engages French, German agencies on job creation

In order to promote job creation and increase agricultural productivity in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission said that it has started talks with French and German development agencies. According to The Punch, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said this while leading a high-level team on a two-day visit to the offices […]

Farmers, locals will benefit from Bayelsa-Rivers link road - NDDC
Business

NDDC, KPMG partner on business operations

The Niger Delta Development Commission and KPMG, a major worldwide business management consulting firm, have a contract in place for KPMG to advise the commission on international best practices in internal procedures and corporate governance culture. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Wednesday at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director, Dr. Samuel […]

Farmers, locals will benefit from Bayelsa-Rivers link road - NDDC
Business

Niger Delta projects worth N612bn abandoned, cancelled – NDDC

A report from the NDDC shows that a total of 1,587 projects managed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, valued at N612.4 billion, have been canceled and left unfinished in the Niger Delta area. According to The Punch, data from the report stated that 325 projects totaling N204.64 billion in value were stopped or abandoned, while 1,262 projects […]

NDDC reiterates dedication to stakeholders' collaboration
Opinion

N’Delta most peaceful region for investment – NDDC boss

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Samuel Ogbuku, has said the Niger Delta, by current realities, has become the most peaceful region in Nigeria suitable for investments.   Ogbuku, who asserted the appraisal during interaction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with ex-militants engaged in Phases 1, 2, and 3 of the Niger […]