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By PR NNPC Limited reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to provide relief for Nigerians amid elevated global crude oil prices arising from the Middle East conflict and the resulting impact on domestic petrol prices. We recognise that higher petrol prices affect everyday life, from the cost of commuting to the expenses of running a business. We understand the strain on families and livelihoods, and this discount is intended to provide direct relief to customers during this difficult period. Following the statement by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on 8 October 2026, NNPC Limited reiterates its commitment to working with the government and stakeholders to cushion the impact of rising ...

By Ali Elias Nigeria maintained its compliance with the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude oil production quota for the fifth consecutive month in September, with average crude oil output rising to 1.53 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The regulator disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Tuesday, October 13, saying the September average represented 102 per cent of Nigeria’s OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd. The commission also reported that daily production peaked at 1.84 million barrels during the month, while the lowest daily output stood at 1.68 million barrels. These peak and low figures should be distinguished from the monthly average used to assess quota ...

By PR The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has launched a 12‑month training program at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Osogbo, Osun State. The initiative will equip 60 young Nigerians with specialized expertise in oil and gas engineering as well as other critical technical skills, fostering a new generation of industry-ready professionals. The programme is on the back of the Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC HCD) Training Programme for Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited’s EPU Phase 2 Gas Development Project. It is designed to equip participants with advanced technical expertise. The curriculum spans engineering design, fitter machining, conventional machine tool operatio...

By PR The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, pledged its continued support for the yearly Bayelsa Media Awards (BMA), stating that its collaboration with the mass media has been very rewarding in driving local content to a level of excellence. “This is one event we are proud of and we will keep the sponsorship going,” declared the Assistant Manager, Government Relations, Mr. Teddy Bai, who represented the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, at the event, which had representatives of the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and Secretary to the State Government, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei, and members of the Bayelsa State Executive Council in attendance. He said NCDMB has been actively engaged ...

By PR The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called on indigenous oil and gas companies to strengthen their capacity and competitiveness in order to thrive in international markets. It identified access to assets, financing, technology, and markets as critical drivers of sustainable growth. Speaking at the 2026 Energy Conference of the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), held on October 8 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, the Board’s General Manager of Corporate Communications, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, made the appeal while representing the NCDMB. He highlighted that the conference theme, “Access to Assets: Empowering Players and Driving Growth,” resonates with the objectives of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Developm...

By PR As preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, slated for November 30 – December 3, 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and its partner, DMG Events, have strengthened their long-standing collaboration with the Bayelsa State Government, to ensure the seamless hosting of the flagship industry gathering. This commitment was underscored on Tuesday during a strategic engagement between officials of NCDMB and DMG Events with the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe, at the Government House in Yenagoa. The meeting was convened to appreciate the State Government for its close partnership in convening the PNC over the past 15 years and to solicit continued assistance for the 15th ...

By Ali Elias Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), via its official X account, has called for greater transparency, innovation and inter-agency cooperation to address regulatory and infrastructure challenges affecting service delivery in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The call was made at the 31st Ministerial SERVICOM Networking Quarterly Committee Meeting (MSNQCM) of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, hosted by NCDMB at the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The meeting was held under the theme, “Go the Extra Mile,” with a focus on accountability, collaboration and improved service delivery among agencies under the ministry. Representing the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the Board’s Director of Monitoring and Ev...