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 …

The recent proposal by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the Nigerian government, suggesting tax hikes as a means to finance the national budget and pay off public debts has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian business community and consumer groups. In response, a formidable alliance of businesses and entrepreneurs in Nigeria is pushing back, recognising the threat the proposal poses …

In the heart of Nigeria’s energy landscape, the resplendent corporate Head Office of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) became a vibrant tapestry on a momentous Tuesday. On 10th October 2023, it played host to the esteemed management team from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), embarking on a journey that would redefine their shared destiny. This auspicious gathering …

The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative is not just another bureaucratic paperwork. It represents a beacon of hope, a shining light amidst the often dark and conflicted narratives of the Niger Delta region. It is a story …

It was four days of hard work, very hard work. Some retreats by government officials in Nigeria usually end up as mere talk shops. But this retreat was a rigorous workshop. The working template was drafted at Akwa Ibom Dialogue held last July in Uyo, while the working document was the Economic Blueprint of the Umo Eno Administration known as …

Two decades later, the entire resident staff of the LASU Communication programme opted to celebrate the evolution of a vision that has matured over time and radiating so much brightness to the delight of all stakeholders in and outside of LASU including the diverse recipient sectors.  Call this a break to reflect, you won’t be wrong. Declare it a popular …

Saturday, 30th September 2023 was like no other in the political calendar of Ogun State. Although it was the day the state Governorship Election Tribunal delivered its verdict on the petition of Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) against the reelection of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the events following it symbolically brought the metaphor of …

The just-ended 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly was President Bola Tinubu’s first outing at that important gathering of global leaders and on that first appearance, he left behind a lasting impression. Addressing the gathering around 8pm local time in New York which was 1am in Nigeria, on Tuesday September 19, President Tinubu was in an excellent form. …