In a decisive step toward reshaping Nigeria’s energy future, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have entered into a strategic partnership to advance research, innovation, and emerging technologies in the oil and gas industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Executive Secretary Conference Hall, PTDF House, Abuja, sets the stage for joint initiatives in sustainable oil and gas operations, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy security. The agreement also prioritizes human capital development through training, skills enhancement, and knowledge exchange.
Executive Secretary of PTDF, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, described the pact as a “significant milestone in the shared vision of both organizations to strengthen Nigeria’s energy sector through strategic collaboration, innovation, and capacity development.” He added:
“This partnership marks a commitment to national progress built on mutual trust and aligned objectives.”
Representing NNPCL, Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President, Business Services, commended PTDF’s pivotal role in building Nigeria’s oil and gas human capital and expressed confidence in the collaboration’s transformative potential.
“Together, we will jointly pursue initiatives in research and innovation, knowledge exchange, skills development, and the commercialization of cutting-edge solutions to address the challenges of the energy industry,” she said.
By leveraging their combined expertise and resources, PTDF and NNPCL aim to deliver scalable solutions to real-world challenges, catalyze market-relevant innovations, and strengthen Nigeria’s energy security—positioning the country as a leader in applied research and sustainable energy development.
[23:40, 8/13/2025] murtadoishola: The Federal Government has enacted a seven-year ban on the creation of new federal tertiary educational institutions.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, led by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, has decided to implement a five-year ban on setting up any new federal tertiary educational institutions throughout the nation. This suspension pertains to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, highlighted the reasons and importance of the moratorium. He pointed out that the pressing issue in Nigeria’s education sector is not about accessing federal tertiary institutions, but rather the problem of having too many institutions. This has resulted in a major decline in both infrastructure and workforce quality.
He said, “In our country, access to quality financial education is no longer an issue.
“What we are witnessing today is duplication of new federal tertiary institutions, a significant reduction in the current capacity of each institution, and degradation of both physical infrastructure and manpower.
“If we do not act decisively, it will lead to marked declines in educational quality and undermine the international respect that Nigerian graduates command.”
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