Reps Probe NDDC N6.2bn COVID-19 Fund Diversion, N139bn Fraud         The House of Representatives has begun investigation into the alleged diversion of N6.2bn meant for COVID-19 palliatives under the Niger Delta Development Commission at the peak of the pandemic. The House is also investigating the mismanagement of...

FG Okays N722.3m For Eight NDDC Forensic Auditors       The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the payment of N722.3m to eight field forensic auditors engaged to audit 12,000 projects embarked upon by the Niger Delta Development Commission in states. While the names of the remaining auditors...

NDDC’s IMC Spent N81.5bn In Eight Months, Says Senate Panel     The Interim Management Committees (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) spent N81.5 billion in eight months, the Senate has been told. Out of the sum, the Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei-led management expended N59.1 billion between...

NASS Probes Alleged N40bn Fraud In NDDC The National Assembly (NASS) yesterday passed a resolution to investigate an allegation of N40 billion fraud against the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). While the Senate raised a seven-member ad-hoc committee to look...

Investigate N5.4bn NDDC PPE Contract, Group Tells EFCC   A group, the Niger Delta Rights Advocate, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate over N5.4bn personal protection equipment and COVID-19 sensitisation contract awarded to a firm, Signora Concept Services Limited, by the...

Reps Okay NDDC’s N346bn 2019 Budget, Pass CAMA Bill   The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the N346.39bn budget proposed by the Niger Delta Development Commission for 2019. The approval followed the adoption of the recommendation by the House Committee on NDDC. The House had referred the...