16 h. ago Nigerian Content Board Empowers 70 With Vocational Skills, Starter Packs

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sponsored the training and provided business starter packs for 70 young people across two vocational skills in Lagos. The beneficiaries were trained in eco-packaging, paper bag making, and fashion design under a skills acquisition and youth empowerment programme sponsored by the NCDMB, an agency of the […]

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6 d. ago VIDEO: American husband laments as new travel restrictions bar Nigerian wife

An American content creator laments as new US travel restrictions prevent his Nigerian wife from entering the country, highlighting a sudden legal deadlock Read More: https://punchng.com/video-american-husband-laments-as-new-travel-restrictions-bar-nigerian-wife/

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6 d. ago Content creator Carter Efe tops Africa’s Twitch chart after Davido livestream

Nigerian content creator Carter Efe becomes Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch after a record-breaking livestream with superstar Davido. Read More: https://punchng.com/content-creator-carter-efe-tops-africas-twitch-chart-after-davido-livestream/

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8 d. ago 132 Nigerian firms secured N51.7bn, $359m in local content funds – NCDMB

132 Nigerian firms accessed N51.7bn and $359m in local content funds to boost indigenous participation in the oil and gas sector, reports NCDMB. Read More: https://punchng.com/132-nigerian-firms-secured-n51-7bn-359m-in-local-content-funds-ncdmb/

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8 d. ago UNFPA, AHI empower Oyo schoolgirls on sexual, reproductive health

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with Action Health Incorporated (AHI), has empowered secondary school girls in Oyo State through a comprehensive education programme aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights. The five-day programme, held in Ibadan, featured interactive sessions on life skills, sexual and reproductive health issues, and practical vocational […]

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9 d. ago Ibadan North poised for federal colleges as Oyekunle bills advanced

Barely three months after his election into the House of Representatives, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Honourable Folajimi Oyekunle, has recorded a major legislative milestone, with two key establishment bills successfully scaling First Reading on the floor of the National Assembly. The bills seek to establish the Federal Vocational and Skills Acquisition College, […]

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2 w. ago NOA, NBC set up committee to localise 70% of cartoon content

The NOA and NBC have formed a committee to ensure 70% of Nigerian cartoon content reflects national values, aiming to shape children’s attitudes positively Read More: https://punchng.com/noa-nbc-set-up-committee-to-localise-70-of-cartoon-content/

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2 w. ago FG flags off shippers council digital workflow system, targets faster port operations

The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) to entrench digital governance and enhance read more FG flags off shippers council digital workflow system, targets faster port operations

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2 w. ago Foundation trains Kaduna women in sack farming, vocational skills

Discover how a foundation’s project for women empowerment in Kaduna is training 1,000 women in sack farming and vocational skills to boost household income Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-trains-kaduna-women-in-sack-farming-vocational-skills/

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3 w. ago NCDMB reports 61% local content in petroleum industry, unveils $100m equity fund

NCDMB achieves 61% Nigerian local content in the petroleum industry, nearing its 70% goal. A new $100m equity fund is unveiled to boost further growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-reports-61-local-content-in-petroleum-industry-unveils-100m-equity-fund/

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3 w. ago Senate urges priority for Nigerians in oil, gas local content implementation

The Senate Committee on Local Content is urging prioritization of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector, citing violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-priority-for-nigerians-in-oil-gas-local-content-implementation/

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3 w. ago 51st Convocation: Tinubu Hails UNIBEN VC For Driving Vocational Skills Agenda

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) marked its 51st Convocation with commendations from President Bola Tinubu for aligning with the Federal Government’s priority on technical and vocational education. Represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Professor Owunari Georgewill, the President praised UNIBEN’s efforts in mainstreaming vocational literacy and expanding technical training […]

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3 w. ago Correctional service empowers Akwa Ibom inmates with starter packs

The Nigerian Correctional Service in Akwa Ibom provides inmate empowerment, giving five inmates starter packs for tailoring, hairdressing, and barbing. Read More: https://punchng.com/correctional-service-empowers-akwa-ibom-inmates-with-starter-packs/

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3 w. ago Ministers, industry leaders to chart new direction for local content at PNC forum

Nigeria’s drive to deepen local participation in the oil and gas sector will take centre stage in December as ministers, policymakers, international oil companies, and indigenous operators converge on Yenagoa for the 2025 Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum. Ahead of the gathering, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank […]

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3 w. ago NCDMB Renovation Boosts Learning Conditions In Kebbi Schools

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has taken a major step toward improving educational infrastructure in Kebbi State through a renovation project executed by Grufix Global Limited. The intervention, which aligns with NCDMB’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Nigerians, was carried out in two primary schools in Argungu Local Government […]

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3 w. ago NCDMB Equips 50 Edo Youths With Plumbing, Water Treatment Skills

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with 17Asus Resource Limited to launch a one-month training programme on plumbing and water treatment for 50 youths in Edo State. This initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial prospects in the oil and gas industry and beyond. […]

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4 w. ago AI breakthrough for Naija hustle: Google’s ‘Nano Banana Pro’ empowers creators and businesses

In a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s vibrant digital economy, Google has officially launched Nano Banana Pro, its most advanced image generation and editing model. Built upon the powerful reasoning capabilities of Gemini 3 Pro, this new tool is set to be a game-changer for Nigerian entrepreneurs, content creators, small, medium enterprises (SMEs), global enterprises and […]

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