Simbi Wabote, the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Wednesday, reports emerged claiming that Wabote had been arrested in connection with NCDMB’s investments in a modular refinery project by Atlantic International Refinery and … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Timber Kesiye Wabote, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), over allegations of misappropriating $35 million linked to the stalled Brass Project in Bayelsa State. The investigation links Wabote to a misuse of public funds intended for a large-scale refinery and … Read more
Tinubu Approves New Role for Petroleum Minister. Ekpo’s appointment aims to ensure effective oversight of the nation’s gas assets. Tinubu’s commitment is to unlock Nigeria’s gas potential for economic growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), … Read more
NCDMB launches 6th batch of Electric House Wiring Training program 50 youths selected nationwide to enhance local capacity in power sector Training aims to promote job creation, improve safety standards Program is a collaborative effort between NCDMB and NAPTIN Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the NNPC Ltd and the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Oil Companies (IOCs) to reduce contracting cycle to an optimal level of not more than 180 working days. The MoU, which was executed on Monday at the NNPC Towers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have partnered to combat corruption in public procurement. The two agencies recently held a two-day sensitization workshop on anti-graft in contracting and public procurement for NCDMB staff in Abuja. The workshop, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday tuned-in to the virtual commissioning of the 17-story Nigerian Content Tower of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Yenagoa. Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, delivered a speech at the commissioning. The NCDMB building comes with its own 10 Megawatt gas-fired power plant and a 1,000 seater conference … Read more