Day: October 3, 2022

Why I Stopped Acting Romantic Scenes – Mercy Johnson

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian actress and film director, Mercy Johnson has revealed the reason she stopped acting romantic scene roles. Mercy Johnson’s first movie ‘The Maid’ which brought her into limelight pulled her into numerous moviemakers as she featured in numerous movies including comedy and romantic movies The 38-year-old mother of four confessed her reason for not taking such roles was due to her marriage to Prince Odianosen Okojie. READ ALSO: How Man Collapsed, Died During London Marathon 2022 ‘How Nigeria’ll Claw Back $13bn of $20bn Annual Oil Industry Spending by 2027’ 100…

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How Man Collapsed, Died During London Marathon 2022

Ganiyu Amodu

A 36-year-old man died after collapsing while running the London Marathon, organisers have confirmed. The man, from south-east England, became unwell between miles 23 and 24 of the 26.2-mile event. He received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes but he died later in hospital. His cause of death is not yet known. READ ALSO: 100 Nigerian Youths Trained On Pre-Paid Meters Assembly, Installation – NCDMB ‘How Nigeria’ll Claw Back $13bn of $20bn Annual Oil Industry Spending by 2027’ Shell, Total Ink Deals With NCDMB To Upgrade…

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‘How Nigeria’ll Claw Back $13bn of $20bn Annual Oil Industry Spending by 2027’

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘How Nigeria’ll Claw Back $13bn of $20bn Annual Oil Industry Spending by 2027’   Engr Simbi Wabote, in this no-hold-barred interview, bares it all on perception out there that the international oil companies (IOCs) do not want to support local content, the mentoring of Togo, Senegal and other African countries on local content implementation, and other sundry issues in his last six years on the saddle as the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Excerpts:   Since you became the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development…

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100 Nigerian Youths Trained On Pre-Paid Meters Assembly, Installation – NCDMB

Efe Wellington

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Femadec Energy Ltd have commenced the training of 100 youths on industrial assembly and installation of pre-paid meters. The kick-off ceremony of one month-long training was held recently at the Femadec Yard, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the General Manager, Capacity Building Division, NCDMB, Dr. Ama Ikuru hinted that the Board’s partnership with Femadec Energy Limited created a good opportunity for the training and employment of Nigerian youths, which is consistent with the 60:20:20 human capital development policy of the Board.…

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Shell, Total Ink Deals With NCDMB To Upgrade GTC PH To Centre Of Excellence

Efe Wellington

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is collaborating with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and Total Energies Ltd to transform Government Technical College (GTC), Port Harcourt, Rivers State into a center of excellence for the training of craftsmen who will support activities in the oil and gas industry and the wider economy. The projects to be executed by SPDC at the school include the construction of 4-units of world-class technical workshops and an information and communication centre and they are in fulfillment of SPDC’s commitment to the NCDMB’s…

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1000 Cross River Youths Graduate From NCDMB GSM Training

Efe Wellington

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has successfully completed the training of 1000 Cross River State youths on GSM phone repairs, hardware, software & entrepreneurship development under its Youth Empowerment Programme. The training was held in three locations across the state, namely Calabar, Ikom and Ogoja and is the sixth in the seriesorganised by the NCDMB, having conducted similar interventions in Kano, Kaduna, Cross River, Bauchi and Yobe States which had impacted about 3,900 youths. Speaking at the closing ceremony held recently in Calabar, the Executive Secretary of…

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Wabote Commissions Grephil Nuts & Bolts Factory In Port Harcourt

Efe Wellington

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote on Monday commissioned Grephil International Limited’s factory in Port Harcourt Rivers State, which will manufacture bolts, nuts, fittings, flanges and carry out valve calibration, sand blasting, and related services. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary commended the company for expanding its operations beyond the oil and gas industry and delivering services to customers in the petrochemical, power and manufacturing industries. He expressed delight that capacities and capabilities that were developed in the oil…

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NCDMB, ICPC Inaugurate New Anti-Corruption Unit

Efe Wellington

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have inaugurated a six-man Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) committee at the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote in his welcome address commended the Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owansanoye, SAN, for sustaining the laudable initiative of extending the anti-corruption and transparency crusade to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)s by creating the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) in each organization.…

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University of Ibadan Student Wins NCDMB Essay Competition N1m Prize

Efe Wellington

A second year Political Science student of the University of Ibadan, Mr. Ayotomiwa Elesho has won N1 million prize in the 6th Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Winners of the essay competition were celebrated at the award ceremony held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Wednesday. The essay by the 23-year-old was adjudged the best amongst over 2000 entries submitted by undergraduates who must be within their first and 2nd year in the university. Victor Sunday, a 200level Law student of…

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Celebrating With Journalists On National Honours List, By Qasim Akinreti

ADEOLA YUSUF

I am excited that journalists are in the news for resounding success and accomplishment in their chosen career for remarkable service to Nigeria. Reading through the National Honour lists this morning, four Nigerian journalists made the lists and will be decorated with National honours by the Nigerian President. Two former Presidents of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Baba Dantiye and Femi Adesina, Spokesman of the Nigerian President. READ ALSO: Ex-Footballer Trafficks Cocaine After Failed Career In Brazil Adebule Felicitates Buhari, Nigerians on Independence Day JUST IN: Burkina Faso Suffers Second…

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