Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, has mentored hundreds of young journalists and students of mass communication at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) where he assured them of a promising future for journalism despite technological and economic challenges. Adeola Yusuf,…
Oando Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Champion Role of Local Explorers at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024
Adewale Tinubu, CEO of Nigerian multinational energy company Oando, will discuss the company’s latest acquisition and evolution into a leading indigenous explorer at the upcoming conference Following its milestone acquisition of Italian multinational Eni’s onshore assets in Nigeria, Oando…
NCDMB’s Obinna Ezeobi Bags PhD in Communications
One of the founding staff of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr. Obinna Joseph Ezeobi, on Friday, successfully defended his thesis that earned him a Doctorate Degree in Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers…
Annelie Lundström appointed new CEO, Veracio
Annelie Lundström has been appointed as Veracio’s new CEO, replacing JT Clark, in the midst of a management shake-up. Veracio was recently acquired by American Industrial Partners (“AIP”), a middle-market private equity firm focused on the purchase and improvement of…
UN deputy chief demands bold policies, innovative solutions for SDGs
The international community must urgently summon the commitment and investments needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline, the UN Deputy Secretary-General stressed on Monday. Addressing the opening of the 2024 High-level Political Forum on…
“NNPCL Declares Emergency in Crude Oil Production, Urges Collaboration to Cut Costs”
In a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves, NNPC Ltd has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, disclosed…
Africa: Local Content in Oil & Gas: A Catalyst for Shared Growth in Namibia
Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Rich Africa Consulting, explores how Namibia’s focus on local content is set to unleash a wealth of opportunities for the local population, building on recent breakthroughs in the upstream industry…
PRO ALLY Launches Inaugural Nexus Community Cohort
Empowering the Next Generation of Energy and STEM Students with Essential Power Skills PRO ALLY, a leading communication and stakeholder management firm have announced the launch of the Nexus Community Cohort 1, an innovative programme designed to equip energy…
NCDMB Unveils Procedures for Implementation of Presidential Directive on Local Content
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Monday in Abuja hailed the Presidential Directive on Local Content Compliance Requirements as crucial for enhanced competitiveness and mitigation of risks in regard to unqualified…
Azudialu-Obiejesi, Awolowo, call for enactment of enforceable local content laws to build capacity, provide AFCTA local guidance
The Chairman of Nestoil Limited, Dr Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, has called for the enactment of Local Content Laws that are enforceable to build and protect local capacity. Azudialu-Obiejesi made the call on Monday at a panel session on “Exportation of Local…
