11 h. ago NCDMB: Over 130 indigenous firms access $400m Nigerian content intervention fund

Tribune Online NCDMB: Over 130 indigenous firms access $400m Nigerian content intervention fund “the fund has evolved from an initial $200m in 2017 to $300m by 2020, due to high demand. We are enabling local content through direct financial support NCDMB: Over 130 indigenous firms access $400m Nigerian content intervention fund Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Energy Stakeholders Discuss Funding For Local Industry Players

  Oil and Gas players recently converged at a sensitisation workshop for local industry players to help improve access to funding. The workshop sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was a move to sustain gains recorded in the implementation of local content in the oil and gas industry. The event which […]

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30 h. ago VIDEO: I was just creating content — Nigerian mother denies giving her infant alcohol

Tribune Online VIDEO: I was just creating content — Nigerian mother denies giving her infant alcohol The video had earlier triggered outrage across social media, prompting condemnation from the Nigerian Police, who, in a statement, described the act as dangerous and unacceptable.  VIDEO: I was just creating content — Nigerian mother denies giving her infant alcohol Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

Nigeria’s crude oil production is set to receive a modest boost as indigenous oil firm Petralon Energy prepares to add read more Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

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6 d. ago “Content is the New Oil” – Izuchukwu Nwankpa’s vision to monetise creativity for young Nigerians

Data is expensive and visibility even more so, but one tech entrepreneur is betting big on a simple idea: Nigerian read more “Content is the New Oil” – Izuchukwu Nwankpa’s vision to monetise creativity for young Nigerians

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9 d. ago NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Kashere (FUK), Professor Umar Pate, has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative, describing it as one of the most transformative interventions in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Speaking during a pre-convocation press briefing held at the university premises on Tuesday, Professor Pate disclosed that a […] The post NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NCDMB develops policy to halt foreign procurements, boost local content

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), as part of efforts to prioritise the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy, is finalising Nigeria’s First Procurement Policy to reclaim the economic independence of the country by harnessing local capacity. The policy, when it comes into force, will ensure that all goods or […] The post NCDMB develops policy to halt foreign procurements, boost local content appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NCDMB parleys Dangote Refinery on expatriates’ engagement, compliance

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has demanded compliance with Sections 32 and 33 of the NOGICD Act, with particular reference to local manpower utilisation and requirements for NCDMB’s approval prior to the engagement of expatriates. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Mr.Felix Ogbe, stated this at the inauguration of the NCDMB […] The post NCDMB parleys Dangote Refinery on expatriates’ engagement, compliance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund

Tribune Online Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund The Etsu Nupe stated that the Foundation would implement targeted interventions in education, health, agriculture, and rural development, as well as youth and women's empowerment. Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kano gov pledges N2bn intervention fund for burnt GSM Market

Tribune Online Kano gov pledges N2bn intervention fund for burnt GSM Market Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged a comprehensive redevelopment of the Farm Centre GSM Market, which was recently gutted by fire. Kano gov pledges N2bn intervention fund for burnt GSM Market Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “I Became A Man At Young Age” — Jarvis Speaks On Childhood Struggles

Nigerian content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, widely known as Jarvis, has shared details about her difficult childhood, revealing that she was “forced” into working at an early age. The Edo-born entertainer recalled doing menial jobs to survive and revealed that she was once robbed while at work. She suggested that being exposed to […] The post “I Became A Man At Young Age” — Jarvis Speaks On Childhood Struggles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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last month NCDMB Seeks Content Devt Fund’s Exclusion From Revenue Deductions

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has highlighted ongoing efforts to develop a robust oil and gas industry that will further promote local content and address skill gaps in the industry. The board said this would be accelerated with strong infrastructure backing and legislative reforms and also by excluding the Nigerian Content Development […]

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