In the NigerDelta, there has been a prevailing perception that economic empowerment or regional development primarily benefits a select few, with broader advantages materialising only gradually and indirectly through a passive trickle-down effect.
“Beyond infrastructure, the NDDC’s Light Up the NigerDelta initiative deploys solar-powered streetlights to improve security, encourage night-time economic activities and support community stability.
His position was corroborated by the incumbent Senator representing NigerSouth senatorial zone in the National Assembly who incidentally defeated Bima in the 2023 race, Mr Peter Nda Alikali.
Hours after the federal government doled out N250m to relations of 37 deceased illegal miners and some survivors, the NigerState Government has also released N249m to the same category of beneficiaries.
Former NigerDelta militant Asari Dokubo is known for his outspoken views on issues affecting the Niger Delta ... This is particularly important in the Niger Delta, where questions surrounding oil ...
Hours after the Federal Government donated N250 million to relations of 37 deceased illegal miners and some survivors, the NigerState Government has also released N249 million to the same category of beneficiaries.
Pan Niger... Igali, urged the federal government to intensify efforts to remediate the Niger Delta environment, which it said had endured the effects of oil pollution and gas flaring for about 70 years.
• Pays condolence visit to NigerState, announces FG’s N250m donation to bereaved families ... Shettima gave the assurance during a condolence visit to Minna, the Niger State capital, where he conveyed ...