Simbi Wabote
15 May
For over a decade, some International Oil Companies (IOCs) that are operating in Nigeria have been divesting their portfolio. Among other things, those affected are eager to leave the shallow water, but still, maintain their businesses in the deep water...
27 Apr
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says it has grown Nigerian content in the oil and gas sector to 42 per cent.
13 Apr
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote has called for domestic gas utilisation in Nigeria, insisting that the country still has one of the lowest per capita LPG consumption in Africa.
1 Apr
The Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has identified divestment from hydrocarbons assets and energy shortage as two implications of energy transition with different impacts....
17 Mar
The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote has commended Nigerian businesses for taking up the challenge to grow their outfits and contribute to the development of in-country capacities and capabilities.
21 Feb
The announcement on Feb. 13, 2017, by Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as Acting President, that the government would use modular refineries to drive rapid development of the oil-rich Niger Delta received applause from stakeholders.
21 Feb
Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, yesterday, disclosed that the implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act has retained over $8 billion and created 50,000 direct jobs in the past 11 years.
24 Jan
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, has denied operating a foreign bank account.
6 Dec
The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, has observed Nigeria is one of the lowest per capita Liquefied Petroleum Gas..
2 Dec
Although the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) is expected to unlock gas potential in Nigeria, especially the current 206 trillion standard cubic feet proven reserves, stakeholders yesterday said the goals might remain elusive.
30 Nov
Technological advancements in the African oil and gas industry and proceeds from operations will play significant roles in industrialising the continent and actualising the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement...
17 Nov 2021
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, has said only Total Energies E&P Nigeria Limited has kept faith with the Nigerian oil and gas industry’s in-country..
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