With the increasing demand for blue-collar workers in Europe,, North America and Asia, the Federal Government, through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), is now working to up the skills of artisans in Nigeria which, in turn, would boost the nation’s economy through skilled manpower and labour export. Of recent, Denmark, Germany, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Estonia, United Kingdom, Ireland and …

It was a day filled with joy, love, and laughter as family, friends and well-wishers gathered at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kpansia, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, to honour the matriarch of the Ogbuku family. Mama Victoria Opusigi’s 73rd birthday celebration was an occasion to cherish, a testament to the impact she has had on everyone …

Barely three years after the incorporation of Ikun Dairy Farm Limited (IDFL) as an integrated agro-allied concern, the once moribund farm, lying on over 500 hectares, was revamped and reactivated through investments in state-of-the-art agricultural equipment and world-class technical know-how. It’s a strategic partnership by Ekiti State Government, through its investment arm – Fountain Holdings Limited – and Promasidor Nigeria …

After all the bonhomie, backslapping and happily worded congratulatory messages, Chiedu Ebie should now be settling down at his working desk as Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Success is celebrated in the public space but the sweat and work to achieve success is an arduous and lonely undertaking. And Ebie should be poring through the papers for …

A couple of months ago, what is happening in the broadcast space of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) would have been thought to be impossible. Critics including strong advocates of the domestic league would most likely have scoffed at the idea of broadcasting multiple live fixtures. But it is real and happening. For insiders who were in on the …

The Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was recently inaugurated by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh. The Board is led by Barrister Chinedu Ebie (Chairman), while Dr. Samuel Ogbuku is the Managing Director/CEO. Here are Executive Directors of NDDC… Alabo (Hon.) Boma Iyaye, Esq, DSSRS: Advocate for Youthful Growth In the sprawling Niger …

I was at Ikeja underbridge recently and couldn’t find a place to ease myself. I looked, hard. People have had the same experience across major markets in Lagos. Lagos lacks conveniences. Open defecation is rampant in Nigeria. Lagos, often called the nation’s economic hub, faces a growing crisis that affects both its residents and its reputation. The lack of public …

Over the years, scholars have advanced the idea that human capacity building feeds the complex web where education, innovation, growth and employment are interlinked. For an interventionist agency such as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), there is a tendency to focus more on infrastructural development. However, it is people that build infrastructure. So, while investing in infrastructure, development agencies …

The Nigerian economy depends largely on hydrocarbons. Yet, in the wake of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the subsequent energy crisis that gripped European countries due to a reduction in gas supply from Russia, Nigeria found itself ill-prepared to seize the opportunity presented by the surge in demand for natural gas. Despite possessing more than 200 trillion cubic feet of natural …

In the heart of the Niger Delta region, a place where lush mangroves and winding rivers cradle vibrant communities, a transformative journey is underway. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has long been a symbol of hope for this historically marginalised area of Nigeria. On a bright and sunny Sunday, the 22nd October 2023, a momentous event unfolded that would …