How PIND Foundation is addressing unemployment in the Niger Delta
Tunji Idowu is the Deputy Executive Director of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), a non-governmental organization that helps farmers and other Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to increase output and profit in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. In this interview, he explains the work of PIND and the models PIND has adopted to sustain its operations
Clark stopped militants’ revolt against NDDC interim management ―Report
By Emma Amaize – Port Harcourt Elder Statesman and South-South leader, Senator Edwin Clark, has quietly intervened and prevailed on some angry militants in the Niger Delta Delta, threatening to lock up the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over the continued operation of the Interim Management Committee, IMC, to […]
Some people targeting acting NDDC MD to derail recovery of loot
The Coalition of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Change Initiative (CCSGGC) says there is a deliberate attempt to frustrate Joi Nunieh, acting managing director of the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in the bid to recover looted funds. The group tackled some “disgruntled elements in the guise of civil society groups who are blackmailing Dr. […]
NDDC: Who is afraid of Nunieh?
There is a new campaign in town, and it is hinged on bringing down a high-profile target at all costs. The strategy is that if the target is not brought down, there would indeed be trouble, and the consequences might be severe. I have watched closely as the events are unfolding, and I dare say […]
Buhari’s administration changing Niger Delta positively – Presidency
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Presidency said on Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has brought positive changes to the Niger Delta region. The Presidency said with the significant progress recorded in the Ogoni Clean-Up project, the Federal Government’s New Vision for the Niger Delta was making good progress. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice […]
Dickson offers automatic employment to 104 first class graduands
By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has offered automatic employment to 104 First Class graduates of the state-owned Niger Delta University, Amassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Dickson gave the directive during the 5th Combined Convocation ceremony of the NDU from 2015 to 2019 academic sessions. The beneficiaries include 13 […]
