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NCDMB to host Paul Nwabuikwu at fifth book reading programme
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will feature writer, journalist and public policy analyst Paul C. Nwabuikwu at the fifth edition of its Corporate Communications Book Reading Programme early next week. The session will focus on Nwabuikwu’s recently…
International Literacy Day 2026: Heirs Energies records gains from education intervention
As the world marks International Literacy Day 2026 under the theme, “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity,” Heirs Energies has highlighted measurable gains from its investment in foundational learning in its host communities in Rivers State. The energy company,…
UK awards 68 Nigerians Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
The United Kingdom Government has awarded 68 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to undertake master’s and PhD programmes at universities across the UK in 2026. The scholars were honoured at pre-departure ceremonies held in Abuja and Lagos yesterday…
Seplat expands STEP programme, trains 500 Edo teachers
Nigeria’s leading indigenous independent energy company, Seplat Energy Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the quality of education through sustained investment in teacher development, announcing plans to train 500 teachers across Edo State under its 2026 Seplat Teachers Empowerment…
Nigeria’s oil industry talent export is economic growth strategy — Ekpo
Nigeria must treat the export of its oil and gas professionals as a deliberate economic strategy rather than a loss of scarce technical manpower. According to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria’s ambition…
Nigeria lost $194bn upstream investments in nine years — NUPRC
Nigeria lost more than 90 per cent of its annual upstream petroleum investment over the nine-year period between 2014 and 2023, with capital inflow into the sector collapsing from about $24 billion in 2014 to approximately $2 billion in 2023….
Nigerian petroleum industry future depends on people __ OGTAN
The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has declared that sustainability of the Nigerian petroleum industry goes beyond abundance of resources to depend on availability of talents for its exploitation. The trainers’ group which is hosting its novel…
NCDMB opens 10th National Undergraduate Essay Competition
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced the opening of entries for the 10th edition of its Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition, with applications scheduled to commence on August 15. The General Manager, Corporate Communications Division of…
Seplat sets model for systemic investment in learning
Nigeria’s education system requires more structured private-sector interventions that address the full learning value chain rather than isolated acts of corporate philanthropy, with the education model of the NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture emerging as an example of a system-wide approach….
Heritage strengthens Nigeria’s technical workforce with 54,672 training hours
Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) has strengthened Nigeria’s technical workforce by equipping 32 young Nigerians with industry-ready skills through a series of Human Capacity Development (HCD) programmes completed over the past year. HEOSL operates the Oil Mining Lease (OML)…
