Business
PTDF unveils plans to support Tinubu’s $1trn economy agenda
By Adeola Akinbobola The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which targets a…
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Oil & Gas
PTDF trains journalists to enhance reporting on oil, gas sector
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the capacity of journalists and media stakeholders to promote accurate, balanced and impactful reporting on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Oil & Gas
Rahaman Lecture: Geoscientist calls for global recognition of geodiversity
A Cameroonian geoscientist, Prof. Felix Toteu, has called for global recognition of geodiversity, saying it remains underrepresented in international heritage frameworks in spite of its critical role in sustaining life.
Oil & Gas
2,102 PhD candidates jostle for PTDF overseas scholarship
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the second phase of interviews for 2026/2027 PhD award under its Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS), targeting 2,102 PhD applicants across Nigeria.
Education
Commission expresses satisfaction with PTDF transparency in scholarship process
By Maryam Ahmadu-Suka The ongoing selection and screening exercise for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) overseas Scholarship Scheme has received commendation for its…
Oil & Gas
Oloibiri: Oppong seeks digital, policy alignment for improved Africa’s oil growth
Dr Riverson Oppong, Africa Regional Director, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International, has called for stronger alignment of digital technology, capital and policy framework to achieve sustainable oil growth in Africa.
Oil & Gas
PTDF screens 5,885 candidates for overseas scholarship
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun screening of 5,885 shortlisted candidates nationwide for its 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and Ph.D award.
Oil & Gas
PTDF flags off Split-Site Ph.D programme at CPESK, inducts 43 scholars
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has officially commenced its Ph.D Split-Site programme at the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies (CPESK), Kaduna, inducting 43 candidates for full scholarship.
Oil & Gas
NUC expands programmes in energy, data science to boost graduate skills
The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it is expanding academic programmes in emerging fields such as energy science and data science to equip graduates with future-ready skills.
Oil & Gas
PTDF is building capacity in Nigeria’s oil, gas sector – Galadima
By Ahmed Kaigama Mr Ahmed Galadima, the Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), says the fund has initiated scholarships programmes to improve capacity…