Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

January 30, 2017

Delta begins war against water-borne diseases

Delta State is acquiring a statewide testing and data analysis of water quality, an exercise intended to wage war against water borne diseases. The scheme was flagged off by the governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, last Thursday, January 26, 2017. This is as the state has also launched a five-year football development scheme to produce future soccer stars that once made old Bendel a Mecca of sports.
January 25, 2017

FG To Launch Free Healthcare Programme In Niger Delta – Minister

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, says the Federal Government will soon  embark on a free healthcare intervention scheme in the nine oil […]
January 24, 2017

Imo State approves N2 billion for rehabilitation of oil communities

The Imo State has approved N2billion for rehabilitation of infrastructure in Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta local councils of the state
January 23, 2017

FG Concludes Plan to Build 2 Rice Plants in Imo State

Nigeria's Agriculture Ministry has concluded plans to site two rice plants, one cassava processing plant and one palm oil plant in Nzerem, Ehime Mbano LGA in Imo state.
January 23, 2017

NDDC to sign MOU with Development Partners and NGOs to fast track development in the Niger Delta

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Development Partners to fast track the Commission’s […]
January 20, 2017

Edo governor Inaugurates agric empowerment Initiative

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has inaugurated the Agriculture Empowerment Initiative Ad hoc Committee to revamp agricultural activities in the state.
January 20, 2017

Edo State to partner with BIU to produce electricity from waste

Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will collaborate with Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin to convert waste for wealth creation in the state. The governor announced this on Thursday after meeting with the management team of Benson Idahosa University at The Government House in Benin.
January 20, 2017

Abia State Conflict Tracker: November-December 2016

This monthly tracker is designed to updatePeace Agents on paterns and trends in conflict risk and violence, as identfed by the Integrated Peace and Development Unit […]
January 12, 2017

Delta State Government Pays N530m For NEWMAP Projects

The Delta State government says it has paid the sum of 30 million Naira as start-up fund and 500 million Naira counterpart fund for the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), in order to eradicate erosion-related disasters in the state
January 9, 2017

Bayelsa Farmers Target Yield Of 180, 000 Tonnes Of Rice Annually

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Bayelsa chapter, says it would produce no fewer than 180, 000 tonnes of rice from Ayamasa and Ofoni communities […]