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By PR The Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Friday launched the third phase of their Vocational Skills Programme at the Raw Materials and Research Development Centre Auditorium in Maitama, Abuja. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe underscored the Board’s commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic restoration agenda, particularly in human capital development and youth empowerment. He acknowledged ITF’s efforts in vocational, technical, and entrepreneurship skills development, which are crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth. The Executive Secretary was represented by the Director of Capacity Building, Dr. Ama Ikuru...

By PR In a bid to create a platform for critical stakeholders to share ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and co-create pathways for the commercialisation of research outputs in Nigeria, Triple Helix Nigeria (THN) has released details of the maiden edition of its planned SciBiz Annual Conference 2024.   The theme of the conference is Integrating Research, Innovation, and Policy: Triple Helix Pathway to Research Commercialisation. Slated for Abuja between 23rd and 25th October, the event brings together the academia, industry and government – known as the three arms of the Triple Helix – for the purpose of formulating strategies to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their practical applications in solving societal challenges.  The group notes...

By PR As part of the Board’s effort to boost access to the in-country marine vessel capacities, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB has unveiled the Marine Vessel Information System Software (MAVIS) to industry stakeholders, in Lagos. The application was unveiled at an engagement organized by the Board in Lagos on Wednesday. Speaking at the programme, the General Manager, Upstream Monitoring, NCDMB, Engr. Jefferson Tuatongha noted that the Board had identified gap areas in its NOGICJQS Marine Categorisation. He pointed that the Board has been working to create a system that will close the gaps and strengthen the Boards ability to monitor compliance and effectively categorize assets in the marine sector in order for stakeholders to have real time access to dat...

By Ali Elias Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to climate action by utilizing advanced technologies to reduce emissions and promote sustainable energy. Speaking at the Gastech Climatetech & AI conference in Houston, during a panel session on  ‘Stimulating early-stage investment into climate technologies to meet net zero goals’ Deputy Managing Director Olakunle Osobu highlighted NLNG’s efforts in carbon capture, biofuel exploration, and implementing a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Energy Management Plan to mitigate its environmental impact. Middle: NLNG Deputy MD Olakunle Osobu Osobu called on governments to support climate tech investments by offering financial guarantees, tax credits, and early-stage funding. He emphasized that, like Norway, governments...

Courtesy Unsplash: Fossil fuel Oil-rich nations and developing countries within the G77 are emphasizing the need for a more balanced approach in global climate negotiations, pushing back against efforts by western nations to rush the phase-out of fossil fuels. According to western negotiators, these nations are urging Azerbaijan, the host country of the upcoming UN COP29 summit, to prioritize discussions on transitioning away from fossil fuels. However, the G77 countries, many of which rely heavily on oil and gas exports for economic stability, are advocating for a more equitable solution that acknowledges their unique challenges. At COP28 in Dubai last December, nearly 200 countries agreed to gradually transition away from fossil fuels by 2050, while tripling renewable energy ca...

By Paul Ejime AFTER much ado, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Sunday 15th September 2024, confirmed lifting fuel from the Dangote Refinery for sale to long-suffering consumers. Many are still wondering, why all the delay, insincerity, avoidable controversy, allegations and counter-allegations in the first place. On Tuesday, the 3rd of September 2024, Nigerians were supposed to be jubilant that their country would shed decades of an embarrassing nickname of an oil-producing nation that shamelessly imports refined petroleum products coupled with inexplicable shortages. The Lagos-based Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest integrated private oil refining project worth about US$20 billion with a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, rolled out its ...