Buhari names new head for troubled NDDC
President Buhari ordered the audit of the NDDC's accounts last year.
Tag: Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
Despite thriving businesses, Aba remains a pigsty
“There is nothing we can do when there is no proper waste disposal system in place," a trader says.
Call for Buhari’s resignation, insecurity top Senate’s discussions last week
Prior to its resumption on Tuesday, the Senate President met with journalists.
NDDC: Buhari to appoint new board members
The president made this known via a letter to the Senate.
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents of Imo community suffer as NDDC abandons education, electricity, water projects
Residents say many of the projects would have improved their lives if they were completed.
Court jails NDDC official seven years for N4 million contract fraud
The convict was prosecuted by the EFCC.
What NDDC’s ‘abandoned’ $70 million can do for Niger Delta
The $70 million NDDC funds abandoned in a bank can construct 370 classrooms or build 555 PHCs in 185 LGAs, ...
NDDC ‘abandoned’ $70 million in bank for 13 years – Akpabio
A series of investigations by PREMIUM TIMES on the status of projects by the NDDC show that many remain abandoned ...
FG to raise fund from bond for Calabar-Itu highway
Presidential aide, Ita Enang, says funding support is to come from SuKuk bond.
SPECIAL REPORT: Darkness engulfs Cross River communities with abandoned NDDC power projects
“We have lived here for more than 36 years without electricity,” the traditional ruler of Ekpriko says and nods his ...
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Akwa Ibom communities where abandoned NDDC water projects cause pain
The NDDC commenced several water projects in Akwa Ibom most of which were abandoned.
Buhari backtracks on NDDC board, supports Akpabio’s interim committee
Mr Buhari has approved that a new board be composed for the embattled interventionist agency.
How poorly executed, uncompleted NDDC road projects affect Imo residents
Residents of various Imo communities lament the impact of the abandoned road projects on their lives.
FG launches N46.83bn agric scheme in nine oil producing states
The scheme will enhance food security and income generation in the country.
EFCC arraigns ‘Ibrahim Magu’ in Port Harcourt
Mr 'Magu' was arrested in a hotel where he was telling some directors of the NDDC that he would remove ...
Alleged N3.6bn Fraud: Trial of ex-NDDC boss stalled
Tuoyo Omatsuli and other defendants were arraigned on a 45-count charge bordering on corruption, fraud and money laundering.
Senate receives NDDC’s 2019, 2020 budget
The Senate urges President Buhari to swear in members of the NDDC Board to facilitate budget defence by the agency.
Another senator seeks establishment of North Central Development Commission
With the introduction of the North Central Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2019, it appears every region wants a commission.
BayelsaDecides: PDP wins in Timi Alaibe’s polling unit
Mr Diri scored 74 votes in the unit, while his closest rival, David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ...
Enmeshed in arms scandal, Amosun seeks establishment of South West Development Commission
Already in existence is the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the North East Development Commission (NEDC).
Eight talking points from Senate last week
The Nigerian Senate resumed plenary last week after three weeks of committee works on the 2020 budget.
NDDC Crisis: Serving senator managing 300 projects – Official
The official said 120 of the contracts have been fully paid for.
APC state chairmen demand Akpabio’s removal as minister
The forum of APC state chairmen accuses the minister of being "overbearing".
Federal government sets up interim committee to run NDDC
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, inaugurated the committee on Tuesday in Abuja.
Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of NDDC board members
Meanwhile, 11 bills were read for the first time in plenary.
