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…
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…
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has urged Christian organisations to play a strategic role in politics in order to promote good governance and sustain positive societal values. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this on Monday when the Council of Knights, Niger Delta West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Church of Nigeria, paid him a courtesy…
From Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has engaged the Instinct Resource Services Limited (IRSL) to train its workers on living quality life after retirement. The 2025 NAMA Pre-retirement Workshop lasted for six days and equipped workers with knowledge and skills in the areas of financial planning and security, health and…
Nigeria’s Deepwater Revival: Minister Lokpobiri Urges EPC Titans to Seize New Era of Investment Nigeria is sending a clear message to the global oil community: the landscape has changed and the country is open for business. Speaking at the EPC deepwater Investment Roundtable organized by the OPTS, the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources…
