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NIGER DELTA
News and stories about Niger Delta
The Federal Government has commenced the verification of disputed and newly drilled crude oil and gas fields across the Niger Delta to resolve ownership claims and ensure equitable revenue allocation to producing states.
The Nigerian Army destroyed eighteen illegal refineries across the Niger Delta Region specifically Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States.
Shell Nigeria on Tuesday, reported an oil spill from its facility in Ogale, close to Port Harcourt, following the overflow of a saver pit during flushing operations in the Niger Delta region.
Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has said that the commission will continue the distribution of solar-powered streetlights in the Niger Delta region to light up more areas and improve the security of lives and property.
The Federal Government has allocated N126.91bn to ministries leadingsports, regional development, and the arts.
An oil spill occurred at a Shell loading terminal in the Niger Delta region last weekend, marking the second spill of crude oil at the company’s facility this year.
Chevron Nigeria has reported a new oil discovery in the Niger Delta, with a production potential of up to 17,000 barrels per day.
More than 1,216 residents from the host communities have filed a N500 billion claim against Shell Petroleum Development Company, alleging a violation of an existing "Mareva" injunction and seeking to halt the sale of its onshore assets.
States in the Niger Delta region, particularly Rivers and Bayelsa State, are expected to face months of electricity blackouts as vandals destroy 13 transmission towers along the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuit transmission.
Business activities across the major states in the Niger-Delta were brought to a halt as turnout of protesters failed to meet expectations.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a monthly stipend of N50,000 for 10,000 youths in the Niger Delta to alleviate current economic hardships.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $21 million contract for the metering of 187 crude oil flow stations in the Niger Delta region.