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  • Boost for oil sector as Chevron completes Awodi-07 appraisal, exploration well

    Boost for oil sector as Chevron completes Awodi-07 appraisal, exploration well

    Nigeria’s oil and gas industry got a fresh boost this week as a new shallow-offshore discovery, the Awodi-07, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited-Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture signalled renewed momentum in exploration, production growth, and longer asset life in the Niger Delta.

    A statement by Olusoga Oduselu, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Region, announced the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the western Niger Delta, describing the result as a significant addition to Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resource base at a time when operators are pushing for faster, infrastructure-led developments.

    The Awodi-07 well, spudded on November 30, 2025, was drilled to a total depth of 12,420 feet measured depth and safely plugged and suspended on December 28, 2025, after wireline and fluid sampling operations.

    Results show about 675 feet of hydrocarbon pay, comprising 310 feet in appraisal reservoirs and 365 feet across six hydrocarbon-bearing exploration sands.

    Chevron said the appraisal section met pre-drill expectations and has unlocked clear development potential, while the exploration targets point to additional upside in the shallow offshore terrain.

    Commenting on the discovery, Jim Swartz, Chairman & Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Region, said, “The Awodi-07 success demonstrates the strength of our exploration programme and the value of collaboration with our senior partner, NNPCL, reinforcing the NNPCL/CNL JV’s commitment to sustaining production growth.”

    Noting the significance of the find, Kevin McLachlan, Vice President – Exploration, added, “This discovery comes after two recent exploration successes in Nigeria since late 2024. All three discoveries complement Chevron’s global exploration strategy to balance infrastructure-enabled and frontier activity.”

    Chevron noted that the Awodi-07 result aligns with its strategy of growing hydrocarbon resources in onshore and shallow-water areas, extending the life of existing producing assets, and delivering production with shorter development cycle times.

    The company also pointed to the Petroleum Industry Act and ongoing sector reforms as key enablers of renewed exploration activity.

    According to the company, the NNPCL/CNL JV will continue working closely with regulators and stakeholders to ensure full regulatory compliance, while advancing discoveries into value for Nigeria through technology, local partnerships, and disciplined development.

  • Ugborodo community protests alleged neglect by Chevron

    Ugborodo community protests alleged neglect by Chevron

    Residents of the riverine Ugborodo community in Warri Southwest council area of Delta State have protested against Chevron Nigeria Limited over alleged neglect, marginalisation in employment, and failure to implement provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

    For the second day in a row, the protesters occupied Chevron facilities, vowing not to vacate the premises until top management of the company and the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) visited Ugborodo to see their plights.

    They called on the Federal Government to intervene.

    The protesters, made up largely of youths and elderly persons, displayed placards with inscriptions such as: “Ugborodo demands her 70% direct chevron slots,” “Chevron JV and EGTL belongs to Ugborodo community,” “Follow community local content law,” “Chevron EGTL PITSTOP please employ our indigenes,” “EGTL PITSTOP project must recognise Ugborodo as host,” and “Federal and State Govt come to our aid.”

    Addressing journalists, the Chairman of Ugborodo Management Committee, Mr Emmanuel Onuwaje, said the community had endured decades of neglect despite hosting Chevron’s operations.

    “We are not going anywhere to have a meeting with them, we will stay here till they come. We are appealing to the Federal Government to prevail in the issue,” he said.

    Secretary-General of Itsekiri National Youth Council (INYC), Raymond Pira, decried deepening poverty in the midst of oil wealth.

    “In this (Chevron) yard, thousands are working, but there has been complete neglect of the Ugborodo community. No jobs, no contracts. They pay us less than those brought from outside; they call them Lekki workers. They bring people from outside in droves to work here, and we are not employed. Chevron has to employ us; we need a blue badge and direct employment.

    “We are calling on the management of Chevron over the issue of the PIA to implement the Ikpere Host Community Development Trust.

    “Chevron is contravening the Local Content Act, which provides some employment percentage for us. We are saying that until they attend to us, we are not going to leave here.”

    The National President of Ugborodo Youths, Wilson Ejeh, and his vice, Victor Laju Udonju, also spoke in the same vein.

  • Chevron reaffirms commitment to local content development, media capacity building

    Chevron reaffirms commitment to local content development, media capacity building

    Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has reiterated its commitment to advancing local content development and strengthening the role of the media in fostering mutual understanding between International Oil Companies (IOCs) and their host communities.

    Speaking at a Media Capacity Building Programme organized in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Chevron’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Olusoga Oduselu — represented by Mr. Saheed Praise Akinbola — said the company remains dedicated to human capital development and sustainable partnerships with both the media and host communities.

    “Through initiatives such as AWARES and this ongoing journalism training, we continue to improve professional capacity and build lasting relationships with our media stakeholders,” Oduselu stated. “We believe that the success of the larger society translates to success in our business, which is why we keep investing in human and community development.”

    Oduselu disclosed that since 2023, Chevron has trained more than 400 journalists across Nigeria through similar capacity-building programmes. He added that the company’s strong support for Nigerian Content development generates over $1 billion in annual contract opportunities for Nigerians.

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    He further highlighted that Chevron’s Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) model, along with its transition to the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, underscores the company’s commitment to community-driven, sustainable development in the Niger Delta.

    “Through our GMoU and now HCDTs, we have supported hundreds of projects and empowered communities. We also remain one of the largest contributors of high-quality domestic gas in Nigeria, having reduced routine flaring by over 97% in the past decade,” Oduselu added.

    At the event, experts from the Delta State University, Abraka, emphasized the crucial role of the media in bridging the communication gap between IOCs and host communities.

    Delivering a lecture titled “The Role of the Media in Strengthening Relationships between IOCs and Host Communities,” Dr. Favour Atubi stressed that the media must act as educators, watchdogs, and peacebuilders.

    “The media must educate host communities about their rights, carry out investigative journalism, and report grievances before they escalate. Transparency, cultural sensitivity, and balanced reporting are essential for building trust and healthy relationships,” Atubi noted.

    She added that journalists should put pressure on IOCs to fulfill their Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), promote dialogue, and ensure factual reporting to prevent misinformation.

    Similarly, Professor Majority Oji, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Delta State University, in his presentation on “PIA: Roles of the Media in Educating the Host Communities,” urged journalists to deepen their understanding of the Petroleum Industry Act to effectively enlighten residents about their rights and benefits.

    “We need the NUJ to spearhead a media-led enlightenment campaign in the Niger Delta on the PIA,” Prof. Oji said, emphasizing the media’s role in shaping awareness and accountability.

    Also speaking, Mr. Philip Nwosu, in a paper on “IOCs: The Importance of AI and Fact-Check in the 21st Century Media Reportage,” highlighted the relevance of technology in improving journalism. 

    He noted that while Artificial Intelligence saves time and builds trust, journalists must remain vigilant about potential errors and misinformation.

    The chairman of NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, his predecessor, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and chairman of the host chapel, Victor Okpomor were among journalists who participated in the training.

  • Workers in Chevron locations seek Olu’s intervention to avert crisis

    Workers in Chevron locations seek Olu’s intervention to avert crisis

    Indigenous workers in Chevron locations have carried out a peaceful protest against Chevron Nigeria Limited’s failure to implement agreements on workers welfare. They appealed to Ogiame Atuwatse 111, Olu of Warri, to intervene and avert a crisis.

    The workers operating in  Onshore/Escravos said the Olu should help in ensuring implementation of agreements reached with the management.

     “These agreements were established following a dialogue with Chevron representatives. However, the terms remain unfulfilled, and we are seeking your fatherly intervention.

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    “The demands are implementation of new salary rate/payday; monthly medical allowance; severance benefits; monthly retirement allowance; conversion of 70 per cent of community contract workers to direct staff; daily transportation allowance; 13th-month salary; production bonus; provision of three daily meals; and inclusion of community workers in annual advanced technical and safety training.

    “For over three decades, we have contributed to Chevron’s operations under hazardous conditions, yet we have been denied health and medical insurance.

     “This has negatively impacted our wellbeing, despite the importance of health insurance in safeguarding personal health and financial stability.

    “Therefore, we request the Olu to mediate in this matter and bring about a peaceful resolution to the protest.

    “We also call on the Senate, through Joel Thomas, who chairs the Committee on Local Content and representative of Delta South, to work with Olu in ensuring Chevron honours commitments to its hosts.

  • Chevron reaffirms commitment to oil, gas growth

    Chevron reaffirms commitment to oil, gas growth

    Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL, has restated its commitment to the growth and development of the nation’s oil and gas industry.

    CNL’s Chairman and Managing Director, Jim Swartz, disclosed this during a visit by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and his delegation to Chevron’s operational base in Escravos, Delta State, on Wednesday.

    According to a statement by CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Olusoga Oduselu, Swartz noted that Chevron has maintained continuous investment in Nigeria for over six decades, contributing significantly to the country’s economic development through its joint venture operations and interests in onshore and offshore assets across the Niger Delta.

    He emphasised that Chevron’s operations are guided by “The Chevron Way,” which focuses on delivering affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy, promoting innovation, and operating with trust, integrity, and accountability.

    Swartz pledged the company’s alignment with key federal initiatives, including the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, the Decade of Gas initiative, and Nigerian Content development.

    “We are proud to be aligned with the initiatives and aspirations of the Federal Government of Nigeria on the development of the Nigerian oil industry including the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, the presidential directives reforming the oil and gas sector, the Decade of Gas initiative and the building indigenous capacity through Nigerian Content development,” he stated.

    CNL’s Director for the NNPCL JV, Segun Kuteyi, highlighted the company’s “North Star” strategy, which targets improved business performance, monetisation of gas resources, and crude oil production growth. Recent milestones include converting legacy JV leases under the PIA, renewing deepwater leases, and discovering new oil fields such as Meji NW-1.

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    During the visit, the Minister was briefed on Chevron’s integrated Escravos operations, spanning upstream assets in swamp, shallow, and deep offshore terrains, as well as midstream operations such as the Escravos Gas Plant, the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids facility, and the West African Gas Pipeline, critical to domestic power generation, fertiliser production, and regional energy security.

    Lokpobiri commended Chevron for its resilience in maintaining swamp and shallow water operations when other international oil companies were divesting from such areas.

    He also lauded the company’s integrity in community engagement, local contracting, and employment creation, as well as its innovative use of technology for operational and security monitoring.

    The minister later toured CNL’s oil and gas facilities in Escravos, assuring continued government support for partnerships that strengthen Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth.

  • Chevron supports climate initiatives

    Chevron supports climate initiatives

    Chevron Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to global net-zero goals through innovation, collaboration, and research in Nigeria.

    The company emphasised its ongoing investments in reducing carbon intensity and expanding lower-carbon businesses to support a sustainable, lower-carbon future.

    Speaking at the 23rd Memorial Lecture honouring the late Chief S.L. Edu, founder of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in Lagos, Chevron Nigeria’s Chairman and Managing Director, Jim Swartz, highlighted the company’s vision to deliver affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy.

    Represented by Olusoga Oduselu, the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Swartz emphasised that Chevron Nigeria’s alignment with the corporation’s global net-zero objectives and its dedication to conserving nature while advancing human progress.

    Swartz noted that Chevron Nigeria was driving environmental improvements through innovative projects, including energy efficiency initiatives, flare reduction programmes, renewable energy advancements, and carbon capture technologies.

    He also acknowledged the company’s collaboration with Nigeria’s National Climate Change Council on developing a Carbon Market Framework.

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    In his address, Swartz commended the Guest Speaker, Yemi Osinbajo, for his insightful lecture on the theme “Greening Africa’s Economies: Can Climate Positive Growth Deliver Prosperity?” and expressed support for Osinbajo’s call to action, which underscores the urgency of collaborative efforts to achieve Africa’s sustainable development.

    He praised the NCF for its dedication to nature conservation over the past 45 years, commending the foundation’s leadership for preserving its founding ideals. Swartz reaffirmed Chevron Nigeria’s longstanding partnership with the NCF, which has resulted in impactful environmental conservation initiatives.

    One notable project, the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), established in 1992 with funding from Chevron Corporation, serves as a sanctuary for the diverse flora and fauna of the Lekki Peninsula.

    Today, the LCC is one of Africa’s most prominent urban parks, attracting global tourists and supporting educational research. It also contributes to carbon sequestration and provides a safe habitat for endangered species, further highlighting Chevron’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

    Swartz reiterated Chevron Corporation’s status as a signatory to the Paris Agreement on climate change, emphasising that Chevron Nigeria remains steadfast in supporting the corporation’s global net-zero commitments.

  • Channels TV, Chevron, Shell chiefs, others nominated for Govt College Ughelli’s 80th anniversary awards

    Channels TV, Chevron, Shell chiefs, others nominated for Govt College Ughelli’s 80th anniversary awards

    The Chairman/CEO of Channels Incorporated, owners of Channels Television, Dr. John Momoh; the Chairman/Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited, Jim Swartz; and Managing Director/Country Chair of Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited, Osagie Okunbor, have been nominated for awards during the 80th anniversary of Government College, Ughelli.

     Others nominated for the awardees are: The Chairman of Brownhill Group, Amaju Melvin Pinnick; Chairman/CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema; and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku.

    Others are: Miller Obriks Uloho, Prof. Olu Akinyanju, Dr. Titus Okereke, Joseph Akpieyi, Charles Majoroh, and Prof. Oritsegbemi Omatete (North America).

     The event, which will hold on January 17, 2025, will be chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, while Delta State Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori will be the chief host.

    A letter of invitation by the President General Worldwide of the college’s Old Boys’ Association, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje (SAN), and the Secretary-General, Wilson Egbodje, told the awardees that they would be honoured for their contributions to the society and national development.

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    “As Government College Ughelli marks its 80th anniversary, we celebrate an enduring legacy of excellence and the contributions of individuals and organisations that have played a pivotal role in our journey.

    “This milestone provides an opportunity to honour those who have significantly impacted the school’s growth and development.

    “The Old Boys’ Association is proud to recognise Chevron for its outstanding contributions, particularly through the donation of a block of classrooms and a laboratory.

    “Your generous support has significantly enhanced the learning environment of our students, enabling better access to quality education and fostering a culture of academic excellence,” one of the letters reads.

     In a letter to Momoh, the association said: “The Old Boys’ Association is proud to recognise Channels Television for its unwavering support, continuously providing coverage on the affairs of Government College Ughelli, both locally and internationally.

    “Your commitment to highlighting the school’s activities and milestones has played a vital role in preserving its legacy, inspiring stakeholders, and fostering pride among students and alumni worldwide.

    “In appreciation of your outstanding contributions, the association is delighted to present Channels Television with an award during the 80th Anniversary celebration.”

  • Chevron’s socio-economic partnership with Nigeria continues

    Chevron’s socio-economic partnership with Nigeria continues

    • By Ibe Ojo

    As Nigeria celebrates her 64th independence anniversary, Chevron is proud of its partnerships and role in developing its natural resources. In over six decades of operation, Chevron Nigeria has continued to make significant investments in the country that support social and economic development.

    The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Business Unit, Jim Swartz, explains Chevron Nigeria’s business perspective: “We strive to build lasting relationships to help enable human progress now and into the future.”

    According to Swartz, Chevron is one of the largest suppliers of natural gas to the domestic market and is proud of its continued track record of supplying natural gas that meets the specifications required for the Nigerian domestic market.

    He stated that in addition to the production of over 7.5 billion barrels of oil and gas equivalent by Chevron Nigeria Limited’s (CNL) Joint Venture with Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Nigeria, CNL has been successful in leading and investing in four major projects that have added significant economic value and reduced flared gas.

    The projects include:

    •The Escravos Gas Processing facility to reduce flaring and enable the processing of natural gas for delivery to the domestic and regional markets.

    •The Escravos Gas-to-Liquids facility to reduce gas flaring and produce high-quality products, including diesel and Naphtha. 

    •The ~700km West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) led by Chevron in partnership with other private and state entities from the Economic Community of West African States, to supply gas to Benin, Togo, and Ghana to boost economic development in the sub-region.

    •The Deepwater Agbami Floating Production, Storage, Offloading (FPSO) project which has produced over 1 billion barrels of oil.

    •Chevron also owns nonproducing assets as well as partner with other companies for producing and non-producing fields.

    CNL commends the Federal Government’s efforts to reposition the oil and gas industry for growth through the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). CNL is committed to operationalizing the PIA and has achieved key milestones, including renewing critical deep-water leases for the next twenty years.  The NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture was among the first companies to convert their leases to Petroleum Prospecting Licenses (PPLs) and Petroleum Mining Leases (PMLs) in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act.  

    CNL believes that its business success in providing affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy is directly tied to the progress and prosperity of the people we work with and the communities where we operate. For this reason, the company continues to support the Federal Government’s Nigerian Content Development (NCD) policy aimed at building indigenous capacity in the nation’s oil and gas industry. This policy is driven by the vision of being recognized as the energy company that works best to foster competence and competitiveness among Nigerian indigenous contractors and suppliers by adopting the participatory partnership model.

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    Olusoga Oduselu, CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government, and Public Affairs, highlighted CNL’s focus on the development of communities in the Niger Delta through the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU), a community-driven, participatory partnership model for community engagement it pioneered in 2005.

    “Through the GMoU, we provided funds to execute hundreds of projects in the communities where we operate in the Niger Delta region. This has led to social investment projects benefitting over 600 communities in the Niger Delta area. We are leveraging our experience with the GMoU in the implementation of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) provisions of the PIA”, he stated. “In 2010, Chevron established the Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), a non-profit organization working with partners to complement the GMoU, to build peace and address macro socio-economic issues in the Niger Delta region.  PIND’s programs have continued to create social and economic impacts through the twin pillars of economic development and peacebuilding, leading to increased productivity, jobs, and reduced conflict,” Olusoga said.

    Chevron Nigeria’s social investment footprints extend beyond its areas of operation. In the area of health, Chevron built and donated a DNA Molecular laboratory to the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital, a facility that supports medical research in Nigeria.  In the midst of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, Chevron donated a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) laboratory to Warri Central Hospital to support the Delta State Government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has also implemented health initiatives such as the Roll Back Malaria programs, Prevention of Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV/AIDS, and awareness programs on River blindness.

    Star Deepwater Petroleum Company Limited (a Chevron company) and its parties    in the Agbami field have been investing in fighting tuberculosis (TB) by building and equipping chest clinics to support the treatment and care of TB patients in Nigeria. Currently, 28 chest clinics fully equipped with standard X-Ray machines, male and female wards, treatment rooms, laboratories and gene xpert machines have been completed across the country to support the health system. The Agbami parties have also donated one medical diagnostics laboratory and nine mother-and-child health care centers in Nigeria.

    Chevron Corporation has also sponsored global health-related initiatives that impact Nigeria. These efforts include the contribution to the Global Fund against HIV/AIDS, malaria, and TB, which has benefitted Nigeria by providing access to lifesaving antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV and providing long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets.

    CNL continues to support the development of education in the Niger Delta region and across the country through the development of education infrastructure, capacity building, and scholarships. Over 23,000 people have benefitted from the company’s scholarship programs, which include scholarships for postgraduates, the visually impaired, and medical and engineering students in Nigeria.

    Chevron and its Agbami parties have continued to invest in education infrastructure, executing 39 Science laboratory complexes and 25 conventional and hybrid libraries nationwide. They also encourage students to develop an interest in key subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and, ultimately, pursue STEM courses and careers.

    CNL continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship through its lower carbon strategy, which is focused on lowering the carbon intensity of its operations by implementing methane detection and reduction capabilities. This has enabled the company to reduce routine gas flaring by over 97% in its operations in the past 11 years, showing its environmental responsibility.

    The company’s mangrove restoration program is another demonstration of its dedication to environmental stewardship and proactive approach to addressing the challenges of ecosystem restoration in the Niger Delta. Chevron Nigeria successfully restored approximately 18 hectares of land at different sites in its Western Area of operations, which suffered fire incidents due to third-party interference. The mangrove restoration also enabled CNL to impact the community positively by training community women on identifying viable mangrove propagules, raising them in the nursery to transplant thousands of mangroves.”

    Additionally, Chevron Nigeria, with Chevron Corporation’s support, built and donated the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) to the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in 1992. The 78-hectare facility has become a center of excellence in environmental research and education, reserved as a sanctuary for the rich flora and fauna of the Lekki Peninsula, Lagos. 

    Chevron is optimistic about the future of the energy business in Nigeria. As the Chairman and Managing Director emphasized, “Chevron remains committed to our partnership in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations in Nigeria’s onshore, offshore shallow water, and offshore deep water while delivering a reliable and ever-cleaner energy supply for Nigeria, the West African region, and the world.”

    •Ojo is with Chevron

  • We are not recruiting, says Chevron

    We are not recruiting, says Chevron

    Oil major, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL Joint Venture (JV) yesterday decried reports of fake job recruitment at the company.

    General Manager, Policy, Government & Public Affairs , O. S. Oduselu, in a statement, said the company has received reports of false recruitment information in several media and online channels purportedly by CNL and Chevron Corporation, advertising job positions in CNL and offering job slots for sale.

    “Additionally, these fraudulent job offers have reportedly been circulated through emails, text messages and phone calls by individuals purporting to be staff or representatives of CNL and Chevron Corporation.

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    “CNL hereby dissociates itself from such individuals and false job adverts and offers published in any web site, email, poster, handbill or any other medium. CNL did not make or authorize such false publications.

    “Members of the public are hereby notified that CNL does not and will not require applicants to make any payment for processing any job application. Job offers requesting candidates to pay money, at any point during the recruitment process, are fraudulent and are not from CNL.

    “CNL does not solicit job applications or initiate recruitment processes through emails, posters, handbills, text messages, social media, or phone calls.

  • Chevron contributes N1b to National Content Devt yearly

    Chevron contributes N1b to National Content Devt yearly

    • •Attains 97% gas flare reduction

    Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) contributes an average of N1billion to Nigeria’s Content Development yearly, it was learnt yesterday.

    The General Manager Policy, Government and Public Affairs of CNL, Mr Esimaje Brikinn, disclosed this in his speech at a-one-day capacity training for reporters in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. Mr Brikinn whose speech was delivered by the Manager of Communications for Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Business Unit, Mr Victor Anyaebudike, also disclosed that the international oil giant had attained 97 per cent reduction of gas flaring in the country.

    Anyaebudike, said the training was meant to retool practicing journalist with emerging trends in order to make them remain relevant.

    Anyaebudike said: “The reason why Chevron is sponsoring this media capacity building is because we know the value that the journalists bring to the society. Most of the things we do and hear is what comes out from the media.

    “You say when you educate the journalists, you have educated society. That’s why we’re here. That’s why we’re making this investment.

    “Actually, we want the skills of the journalists to be good. The world-view is that things are changing in society. So for you to really educate the people, you must be educated yourself.

    “That’s what we are trying to do, to make sure that the journalists understand the real things going on in society and understand the changes that are happening.

    “You know, quite a lot of revolution that is caused by social media, a lot of disruption that people are seeing because everybody have become suddenly journalists, right?

    “So we want to separate the men from the boys. When we see the real journalists, we want to know them by what they have upstairs to offer and the new skills they have developed.

    “So that’s why we are here, to help the journalists build those skills, that we transit them to the new generation of journalism.”

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    The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen, in his remarks, said even though the training was long in coming, it was in fulfillment of the leadership’s desire to explore all opportunities for capacity training programmes to its members.

    Osadebamwen said: “That hunger for true news sources has been one that has dominated the quest from the public on various platforms.

    “This call arises from the notoriety and penetration of fake news into the public space, the bigger brother, you would agree, to news distortion phenomenon misinformation, disinformation, mal-information and or propaganda.”

     “The topics for today cover: Benefits of Social Media and Internet Influence on Media Development; Understanding Cyber Laws and Safety of Journalists in Nigeria; Media in Developing Countries: Nigeria as Case Study.

    “These topics and the resource persons, we believe, would boost our knowledge in navigating these information mines, as we carry out our tasks of daily reporting to inform on the Notable Events, Weather and Sports (NEWS) to the varied public who rely on us for verifiable news.”