NCDMB, Shell JV Partners Deepen CSR, Donate Engineering Studio, ICT Hub to FUTO

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), with its joint venture (JV) partners, on Thursday unveiled world-class engineering design studios and an information and communication technology (ICT) hub at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). Platforms Africa reports that the facilities were conceived and donated in furtherance of the Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (HCD) programme which had focused lately on institutional strengthening, equipping universities and revamping select technical and vocational schools across the country, in a bid to develop competent technical…

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

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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NCDMB trains Teachers on New STEM Educational Device

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) recently concluded a 5-day capacity building training of 70 Teachers from the nine oil & gas producing states including Lagos and Oyo State. The training took place at the Nigerian Content Conference Hall, NC Towers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The training was focused on K-Yan Device, a digital classroom solution, designed and developed to promote Interactive and ICT driven learning as well as improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in schools. The General Manager, Capacity Building Division, NCDMB, Dr. Ama…

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