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By Ali Elias The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) reinforced its commitment to sustainable development in Nigeria’s maritime sector by participating in the Maritime Business Roundtable Breakfast Meeting (MBRBM) on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The event, organized by Zoe Maritime Resources Ltd, was held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, and brought together key players in the maritime logistics sector to discuss strategies for fostering sustainability in the ocean economy. The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatshola Ogbe (FNSE), was represented at the event by Mr. Silas Omomehin Ajimijaye, General Manager, Research, Statistics, and Development Division (RSDD). Speaking as a panelist, Mr. Ajimijaye emphasized NCDMB’s pivotal role in promoti...

By Ali Elias The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has extended warm felicitations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his birthday, recognizing his visionary leadership and commitment to national progress. In a congratulatory message posted on its official X platform, the Board, led by its management and staff, lauded the President for his unwavering dedication to transforming key sectors of the economy, particularly the oil and gas industry. "On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), we extend our warmest wishes to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his birthday," the statement read. The message emphasized that P...

By PR President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), filling existing vacancies and strengthening the board’s capacity. The approved nominees are Mr. Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). President Tinubu also endorsed the nomination of Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi, who represents the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF), and Barrister Owei Oyanbo from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. The nominations arose from the exit of previous institutional representatives from the Governing Council. The NCDMB Governing Council, established under Section 69 of t...

1st left: GM Corporate Communications, NCDMB, Barr. Esueme Dan Kikile By PR The Nigerian Content Development and Management Board (NCDMB) on Wednesday held the close-out ceremony of the NCDMB-sponsored Science Quiz Competition for secondary schools in Bayelsa State. Speaking at the event, General Manager, Corporate Communications and Zonal Coordination, NCDMB, Barr. Esueme Dan Kikile, said the Board seeks to motivate students to start early to develop interest in science as part of its statutory mandate to build local capacities for the oil and gas industry. He expressed delight at the bright outlook for Africa within the technological space in the foreseeable future, recalling that “as of 2023 around 40 per cent of Africa’s population was 15 years and younger,” and that “by 20...

By PR NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) marked another milestone with the successful hosting of She-Fix 2025, a landmark event dedicated to empowering women in automotive, technical, and energy sectors and commemorating International Women's Day.  The event, which took place recently at The Stable Center, Surulere, Lagos, attracted over 300 active participants as part of global celebrations marking this year’s International Women's Day (IWD). It has as its theme "Driving Diversity and Powering Progress."  The event emphasized the critical role women play in driving innovation, national growth, and economic development. Hands-on activities, engaging discussions, and technical demonstrations served to showcase the diverse talents and contributions of women in traditionally male-do...

By PR The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday assured women entrepreneurs in oil and gas of its preparedness to assist them in capacity building and funding as well as integration in the industry value chain. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a four-day Executive Entrepreneurship and Management Workshop for women in Port Harcourt, the Director of Corporate Affairs and Capacity Building of NCDMB, Dr. Ama Ikuru, said knowledge is fundamental to success in business and that business owners and managers have to understand the nature and demands of their areas of investment and the operating environment.   Explaining the basis of the workshop, organised by the Board in collaboration with Empretec Nigeria Foundation, a private sector initiati...