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Tracking Every Naira: The Case for Digital Financial Reporting in Host Community Trusts
The establishment of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 represented a landmark shift in Nigeria’s oil and gas governance framework
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The Silent Risk in the PIA: How the 20% Reserve Fund Could Become a Pipeline for Financial Abuse
The idea behind the reserve fund is straightforward and commendable.
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Strengthening the HCDT Framework: DevTrack’s Transition into a Comprehensive GRC Platform
The evolution of Niger Delta DevTrack into a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform marks a decisive shift
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Beyond Legal Compliance: Building Transparent and Accountable HCDTs in the Post-PIA Era
Under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) were conceived as structured vehicles to institutionalize corporate–community relations in Nigeria’s oil-producing regions
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Local Content Implementation as a Strategy for Youth Employment and Inclusive Participation in Mbo LGA
Mbo Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom State occupies a strategic position within Nigeria’s coastal oil and gas belt
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Effiat and Mbo HCDT Holds First AGM, Signals Take-Off of Community Development Projects
The Effiat and Mbo Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) has recorded a historic milestone with the successful hosting of its first Annual General Meeting (AGM)...
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Mbo Chairman Presents ₦13.55bn 2026 Budget Focused on Sustainable Grassroots Development
The Chairman of Mbo Local Government Council, Hon. Sunday Etim, JP, has formally presented the 2026 Fiscal Year Appropriation Bill to the 8th Mbo Legislative Assembly...
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Pioneer HCDT Board Members Must Choose the Right Side of History
The pioneer members of Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) boards across Nigeria stand at a crossroads...
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Welcoming the New Year: A New Chapter for Niger Delta DevTrack
As we step into a new year, the Niger Delta DevTrack team extends warm greetings...
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Economic Empowerment
Mbo Council Releases List of First Batch of Trainees
The recent release of the names of beneficiaries of the first batch of the Skills Acquisition Training...
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Education
Raising the Bar in Public Service: Mbo’s Example of Student Support Done Right
In a period when many citizens doubt whether leaders still place people above politics,
the Chairman of Mbo Local Government Area has offered a refreshing example
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Emoimee HCDT Mbo: A Promising Vision Backed by Action
In a robust display of community-focused leadership, the Emoimee Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Mbo convened a stakeholders' meeting...
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