NLNG in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), on Friday achieved a major milestone in the Nigerian Content development commitment, with the close-out of Train 7 Project Human Capital Development (HCD) Advanced Training Programme, at the plant complex in Finima – Bonny Island. The training ends officially on 30th September 2025…
Close partnership and collaboration among African oil and gas producing countries are some of the strategies that would enable sustainable development of Africa’s oil industry, according to discussants at the Africa Content Forum, a segment at the 2025 Africa Oil Week holding in Accra, Ghana. The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB),…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Tuesday acknowledged the advanced capabilities and proven track record of a leading indigenous service company, West African Ventures (WAV) Nigeria Limited, noting that the firm and others well established Nigerian companies need to pivot to the deepwater segment…
Stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his resilience and persistence in pushing for the decentralisation of pipeline surveillance contracts, describing the move as a strategic step towards inclusivity and enhanced security of the nation’s oil assets. The commendation came from the Movement for the Sustainable Development of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally ended the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, announcing that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly will return to office from Thursday, September 18, 2025. In a statement released by the Presidency on Wednesday, Tinubu explained that…
…As NDBDA Trains 30 Young Graduates on Modern Farming Techniques The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Hon. Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, has declared that commercial farming remains the only sustainable pathway to achieving food security in Nigeria. Prince Amgbare, who lamented the dominance of subsistence farming in…
As global discussions around Africa’s energy future continue, Nigeria is showcasing a distinct model for sustainably increasing oil production, attracting investments, and retaining value through local participation. Speaking at #AOW2025 in Accra, Ghana, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, PhD, reaffirmed that the country remains one of the most attractive…
…As Chiefs, Elders Hail His Leadership Qualities The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Hon. Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, has reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the vision of the founding fathers of the Basin Authority. He stressed that the agency under his leadership is determined to stimulate…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – Members of Team Bayelsa are participating in a two-day Amnesty International Media Training in Uyo with the theme “Human Rights-Centered Journalism.” The training, which began at 9 a.m. at the Rosemohr Golden Hotel, Uyo, focuses on equipping journalists with the knowledge and skills to promote accountability, ethical reporting, and the…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy security, calling for deeper regional integration at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum. Sen. Lokpobiri stressed that integration remains the most effective strategy to end Africa’s energy poverty, noting…
