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EKEDC jails 3 vandals, warns others
Sopuruchi Onwuka Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has successfully prosecuted and secured the conviction of three thieving bandits for vandalizing power distribution facilities. The company which has been in eternal battle to secure it assets from vandals and thieves stated…
Petroleum players demand congenial environment for sustainable NC utilization
Sopuruchi Onwuka Investors and players in the Nigerian petroleum industry have challenged government to create more congenial business climate for full utilization of developed capacity. They also urged Nigerians to see the prevailing divestment program by international oil companies in…
FG challenges NCDMB on NOGAPS activation
Adopts equity investment model in gas sector Sopuruchi Onwuka Federal government has challenged the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to accelerate endeavors for full activation of its oil and gas Park scheme as early as next year. Minister…
NCDMB delivers 8 partnership projects, facilitates 5 new training programs
Special programs initiated for host community youths Sopuruchi Onwuka Some five petroleum industry related projects facilitated by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have been delivered in full. Executive Secretary, Engr Felix Ogbe, declared at the 13th Practical…
NAE, STAC Marine sign pact for safety and environment
Sopuruchi Onwuka Local deepwater affiliate of Italian Eni, the Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, is celebrating one year of successful collaboration with indigenous STAC Marine in operation and maintenance of its deepwater production facilities. Eni stated that it is satisfied…
Project 100 beneficiaries want it transformed to sectoral working group
Sopuruchi Onwuka Beneficiaries of Project 100 in the petroleum industry called on the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to institutionalize the initiative as a sectoral working group. The beneficiaries who have been…
PNC 2024: Petroleum industry leaders storm Yenegoa for 13th policy debate
Sopuruchi Onwuka Government’s policy drivers, industry leaders and investors will Monday coverage in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, for the 13th Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Conference and Exhibition. The event hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and produced…
Energy security demands diversity of talent ___Olu Verheijen
Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s quest for sustainable and affordable supply of energy must first address limitations in the diversity of female expertise in achieving the set target. Thus, all human talents cutting across the gender divide must be harnessed in transforming…
Can NNPC”s refinery face Dangote refinery without crackers?
Sopuruchi Onwuka The statement from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited that it’s 60,000 barrels per day Port Harcourt refinery now accounts for supply of 200 trucks of petrol into the domestic market leaves a clear curiosity gap that…
Ntia charges stakeholders on corporate governance, transparency
Sopuruchi Onwuka The NNPC Ltd’s new Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mr. Udobong Ntia, has called on upstream stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas industry to strengthen corporate governance, transparency and efficiency in their operations. Ntia, spoke during an Upstream…
