Reps Extend NDDC’s 2020 Budget By Nine Months   The House of Representatives on Tuesday extended the expiration date of the 2020 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission from March 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business,...

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...

National Assembly Summons 17 Oil Companies Over NDDC Debts   The Joint National Assembly Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission on Tuesday summoned 17 oil companies over their alleged N72bn and $273m indebtedness to the agency. The Chairman of the NASS joint panel, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, issued...

Lawyer Seeks Replacement Of NDDC Committee Chair Of Over 15 Years   An Abuja based lawyer, Francis Obalim has demanded the replacement of Niclas Mutu as Chairman House Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The lawyer filed the Originating Summons through his Counsel, Barrister Johnmary...