Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

February 9, 2016

Imo state government commits N5bn for rural development

About five billion naira has been set aside by the Imo state government for massive development in the rural communities in the state. This was made known by the Governor Rochas Okorocha at the inauguration of the 305 Government Liaison Officers (GLOs) representing each of the 305 Independent National Electoral Commission’s Wards in the state.
February 3, 2016

UNICEF Unveils $2.8 Billion Project for Children’s Education

A $2.8 billion appeal to reach 43 million children in humanitarian emergencies worldwide has been announced by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The appeal comes with a giant share of 25 percent going towards their education.
January 29, 2016

World Bank gives additional 80 million Euros to four Niger Delta states for SEEFOR project

The SEEFOR programme will receive an additional grants of 80 million euros. The additional grants will be disbursed by the European Union through the World Bank to the four affected states of Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Edo
January 27, 2016

Nigeria: Small scale hydro-power receives $2.6m

In West Africa, the managing director for programme development and technical cooperation division of the United Nation International Development Organisation (UNIDO), Philippe Scholtes has stated that the Nigerian rural electrification will receive $2.6 million aimed at promoting small scale hydro-power in rural communities across the country