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OGTAN restates commitment to stronger, high skilled workforce
Sopuruchi Onwuka Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has restated its resolve to continue grooming effective fit-for-purpose skill set for stronger and more resilient energy industry in Nigeria. President of the of the group, Chris Osarumwense, declared at…
UK launches £19m climate-resilient health and education facilities
Sopuruchi Onwuka The government of the United Kingdom has announced a £19 million funding commitment to Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) initiative in Nigeria. The fund would assist the existing partnership among the Brisitish Government, Federal Ministry of…
Kyoto varsity announces breakthrough in cancer treatment
A team of researchers at Kyoto University announced it successfully removed cancer cells and immune cells responsible for autoimmune disorders, using a newly developed protein designed to “eat” unnecessary body cells in mice experiments. The findings by the team, led…
Heirs Energies, WLF battle illiteracy in Rivers State
Sopuruchi Onwuka Leading indigenous integrated energy company, Heirs Energies Limited, has struck collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation (WLF) to launch the Sun Books Literacy Initiative in Rivers State, Nigeria. The initiative aims to directly benefit more than 500 pupils…
Ebonyi bans graduation ceremonies in nursery, primary schools
Ebonyi state government has banned graduation ceremonies in Pre-Basic (Kindergarten/Nursery) and Primary 6 across the State. This was even as the government ordered immediate closure of all unapproved Private schools operating across the state and directed parents to transfer their…
85 Nigerians bag UK Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
Sopuruchi Onwuka The government of the United Kingdom has awarded 85 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2025. The British High Commission (BHC) stated…
Three emerge finalists for N255m Nigeria Prize for Literature
Sopuruchi Onwuka One of the three writers who have emerged finalists in the keen contest for the Nigeria Prize for Literature will soon be announced as the winner of the trophy which comes with princely $100,000 or N155 million in…
Seplat holds entrepreneurship training for 50 Lagos journalists
Following the successful first session of the Seplat Energy Annual Media Training Programme in Lagos, the Company has concluded the second leg of the training in Lagos, reaffirming its continuous commitment to media excellence and entrepreneurship. The training session brought…
Oida Fireside Chat: Fatona lays model for overcoming local capacity challenges
Sopuruchi Onwuka With crew change becoming imminent in the Nigerian petroleum industry, it has become urgent for independent players to prepare for greater roles in meeting Africa’s long term energy needs. And capacity growth strategies for sustainable petroleum industry operations…
NCDMB leads push for homegrown talents
Celebrates HCD collaboration with Chevron. Geoscape Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to local capacity development and sustainable talent growth through strategic collaborations with private sector players. The agency which extracts broader…
