NPO commends Tinubu’s directive to FCCPC to investigate big tech, AI platforms over content exploitation - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has strongly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following his executive directive ordering the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into global technology giants and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating within Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The NPO noted that this decisive presidential intervention is a direct result of a joint petition and high-level advocacy spearheaded by its constituent bodies, which include the Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).

NCDMB initiates strategic overhaul of NCCF to drive high-impact energy outcomes - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched a comprehensive "strategic reset" of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF), reports ITREALMS.

The move is designed to transform the forum into a high-octane engine for policy intervention, information sharing, and localized capacity building within the oil and gas value chain.

Privacy breach: NDPC cracks down on content creators over unauthorized street filming - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a stern warning to content creators and social media influencers against the unauthorized filming and sharing of footage featuring unsuspecting members of the public, reports ITREALMS.

In a formal statement, the Commission noted that capturing and broadcasting the images of citizens without their knowledge or consent constitutes a severe violation of the right to informational self-determination. 

Nwapa: Oil industry investments not stifled by local content - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series, organized by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), began on a thought-provoking note on Friday, offering a panoramic review of local content strategy and implementation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. 

The event also featured a strong admonition to stakeholders not to trivialize the national local content initiative.

Jonathan to lead NCDMB Nigerian content lecture series - ITREALMS

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Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will headline the inaugural edition of the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series launched by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to deepen discourse and strategic thinking around local content growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, reports ITREALMS.

The lecture series, ITREALMS gathered, is organised by the Nigerian Content Academy, a specialised training and knowledge unit of NCDMB, is designed to provide thought leadership and human capacity development for the energy sector. It will run for twelve consecutive weeks, with each session addressing topical issues in the industry and proposing innovative strategies for sustainable local content advancement.

Nigeria shares local content expertise @Namibia oil and gas conference - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s achievements in the oil and gas sector have become a benchmark for other African nations, reports ITREALMS. 

At, the 2025 Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek, Nigeria's local content successes were a frequent topic of discussion. 

Local content, NCDMB on spotlight @2025 NOG confab - ITREALMS

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The recently held 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference in Abuja highlighted the pivotal role of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in advancing local content policies and driving Nigeria’s energy sector transformation. 

At different sessions at the conference, leaders of the of the Nigerian oil and gas industry lauded the contributions of NCDMB and highlighted the impact the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act has played in transforming the oil and gas landscape, emphasising the need for continued support by Government and other stakeholders.

Champions of Nigerian Content Awards: NCDMB honors GEJ, Attah, Ogbeifun, others - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) recently held the inaugural Champions of Nigerian Content Awards in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, reports ITREALMS.

Leading the list of honours was the former president, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ), Engr. Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, and Iroghama Ogbeifun, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Starzs Investments Company Limited.

Book on Nigeria local content by Ezeobi debuts - ITREALMS

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A book on the Nigeria local content and stratrgic communication authored by Dr Obinna Ezeobi has made a debut, reports ITREALMS.

Ezeobi in the book titled the "Nigeria’s Local Content: A Journey of Strategic Communication and Economic Transformation”
provided detailed account of how skillful communication initiatives, stakeholders management strategies and effective collaboration among key players in the oil sector.

NCDMB, APPO plan 'Centres of Excellence in African Local Content Development' - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) have recommitted their partnership towards establishing African centres of excellence in local content development. 

Both organisations also encouraged African petroleum producing countries to develop specialised capacities in core oil and gas services, and patronise one another in their respective areas of expertise.

PNC 2024: NCDMB deepens community, industry engagements - ITREALMS

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The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Wednesday in Yenagoa expressed profound gratitude to industry stakeholders, top-ranking vendors and staff of the Board for their contributions to the success of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum 2024.

Speaking at the official closing ceremony of the four-day event at the Conference Centre of the Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), he said their active participation enriched discussions as the Board charts a pathway to the next frontier for Nigerian Content implementation.

Practical Nigerian Content forum: Shell commits to support indigenous companies - ITREALMS

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Shell companies in Nigeria are among more than 700 oil and gas entities taking part in the 13th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content forum in Yenagoa, where they restated their commitment to the development of Nigerian companies through contract awards and scaling up of expertise. 

The four-day conference with the theme “Deepening the Next Frontier for Nigerian Content Implementation” began today and will see the hosts, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and participating companies review progress on the development of Nigerian content pertaining to the implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Development (NOGICD) Act since it was enacted in 2010.

Sophia Oluchi Nwafor of Urum wins Anambra State 'Most Innovative Content Creator' - ITREALMS

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A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State in the Department of Economics, Ms Sophia Oluchi Nwafor has emerged the star prize winner as the 'Most Innovative Content Creator' at the just concluded Anambra Innovative Week, reports ITREALMS.

Sophia, who hails from Urum in Awka-North Local Government Area was presented her prize worth N2m, by the Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, alongside the convener and Special Adviser on Innovation and Startup Incubation, Chinwe Okoli on Friday at the State capital, Awka.

Over 300 youths benefit, NLNG begins Nigerian Content HCD trainings - ITREALMS

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NLNG, last week, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, kicked off its Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Basic Training Programme for the NLNG Train 7 Project, a major NC programme aimed at reskilling young graduates and developing human capital.

A total of 331 young graduates from diverse academic disciplines who emerged successful out of 848 previously shortlisted from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content (NOGIC) Joint Qualification System (JQS) portal of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), are undergoing the 12-month programme.

NCDMB: No more middlemen in our local content processes - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) announced on Monday that it had eliminated middlemen from the oil and gas industry value chain and contributed to shortening the oil industry contracting cycle to six months, courtesy of the three Presidential Directives on Local Content operations issued by President Bola Tinubu in March 2024.

The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe stated this in Lagos while speaking at a breakfast meeting with some media executives.

Local content: NCDMB applauds NLNG over Train 7 project - ITREALMS

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has commended the significant Nigerian Content strides achieved in the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train 7 Project.

Speaking on Friday during a visit to the NLNG six-train plant, Train 7 Project construction site, and the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) training centre, Maritime Centre for Excellence (MCOE) in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State, Engr. Ogbe emphasised the need for increased collaboration and advocacy for Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry.

NCDMB plans changes to enhance Nigerian content fund - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) plans to introduce some changes that will enhance the Nigerian Content Intervention (NCI) Fund and increase the fund's impact and efficiency.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omotsola Ogbe hinted at the changes at the quarterly engagement forum held with the Bank of Industry (BoI), custodians of the fund on Monday in Lagos.

ICTLOCA: Championing Local Content and Supporting CBN's Forex Policy - ITREALMS

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The Association for Information and Communication Technology on Local Content (ICTLOCA) has emerged as a prominent voice in Nigeria's digital landscape, advocating for the promotion and development of indigenous ICT solutions and supporting the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recent forex policies. This article delves into ICTLOCA's mission, its initiatives in line with the CBN's forex policy, and its potential impact on the Nigerian economy.

Understanding ICTLOCA's Mission:

Mobile content redefined with Camon new series - ITREALMS

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TECNO is gearing up to launch another CAMON series device, which promises to revolutionize the next mobile photography. 

The CAMON lineup has always been known for its innovation in capturing and sharing cherished moments. Now, TECNO is taking it to the next level with a groundbreaking camera innovation that aims to redefine what's possible.

Public and Private Power in Internet Content Regulation: ICANN and Registry 'Voluntary' Commitments - ITREALMS

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Is censorship something that only happens when state actors do it, or can private actors engage in it as well? 

That crucial Internet governance debate is taking place in two venues: The U.S. Supreme Court, which will rule on two state laws that try to regulate the way platforms moderate content, and ICANN, which is meeting in Puerto Rico and is debating the meaning of ICANN’s fundamental bylaw that says “ICANN shall not regulate content.”