EFCC Recovers N115bn and $84m in NDDC Levies from Oil Firms

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N115 billion and $84 million in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) levies from oil firms. This recovery follows an EFCC probe, leading 24 oil companies to pay their outstanding dues.

12 Aug, 17:42 — 13 Aug, 03:24

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Why this matters

This story highlights efforts to recover public funds and enforce statutory compliance within Nigeria's oil sector, which is crucial for national development. The NDDC is vital for developing the Niger Delta region, and recovering these levies ensures resources are available for its mandate.

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What sources agree on

The EFCC recovered N115 billion and $84 million for the NDDC.
The recovery was from outstanding statutory levies owed by oil firms.
The recovery was a result of an EFCC probe into NEITI audit queries.

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The EFCC recovered N115 billion and $84 million.

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The recovery was from 24 oil firms.

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The Senate is intensifying its probe of the 2021-2023 oil and gas audit.

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The EFCC cleared 19 oil firms.

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The number of oil firms cleared by the EFCC after the recovery.

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punch-ngMostly Factual19d ago

EFCC recovers N115bn, $84m NDDC levy from oil firms

The EFCC has recovered over N115bn and $84m in outstanding NDDC levies from oil companies, as disclosed to the Senate. Learn more about the EFCC’s recovery Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-recovers-n115bn-84m-nddc-levy-from-oil-firms/

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vanguard-ngMixed20d ago

NEITI report: EFCC recovers N115bn for NDDC, clears 19 oil firms

…Senate intensifies probe of 2021–2023 oil and gas audit By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by some oil companies between 2021 and 2023. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday before the Senate […] The post NEITI report: EFCC recovers N115bn for NDDC, clears 19 oil firms appeared first on Vanguard News.

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NEITI report: EFCC recovers N115bn for NDDC, clears 19 oil firms

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punch-ng13 Aug, 03:24Latest update

EFCC Recovers N115bn and $84m in NDDC Levies from Oil Firms

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EFCC recovers N115bn, $84m NDDC levy from oil firms

NEITI report: EFCC recovers N115bn for NDDC, clears 19 oil firms

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NEITI report: EFCC recovers N115bn for NDDC, clears 19 oil firms

EFCC recovers N115bn, $84m NDDC levy from oil firms

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