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Why We Supported Global Interns Career Workshop—TPT

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Chairman and Lead Strategist of TPT International Limited, Mr Adetokunbo Modupe, has explained why his firm was involved in the recently-concluded career workshop, organised by Global Interns.
According to Mrs Modupe, TPT International supported the event to upgrade participants’ skills to meet the workplace expectation of today and the future.
He described this as his company’s way of giving back to the society by supporting platforms that provides mentorship and inspiration to develop a better society, in addition to promoting great talents and innovations from thought processes to idea generations and implementation.
The workshop, which attracted over 100 participants from secondary schools and tertiary institutions, was held on Tuesday in Lagos and was co-sponsored by TPT International Limited, a foremost award-winning public relations firm.
“As part of our giving back to the society and helping to shape the future of the generation next, the Global Interns-powered career planning and internship opportunities workshop has been co-sponsored by TPT International Limited because we believe that the workshop provides an opportunity for us to support the shaping of a better future for our younger generations,” Mr Modupe said.
The TPT boss added that the company has impacted greatly in the Public Relations industry by altering some of its practices with his innovative style, thereby remaining actively relevant in the PR space in Nigerian and beyond not only by consulting, but by giving back to the society.
Principal Adviser of Global Interns Company and Chief Facilitator of the workshop, Mrs Olufunmilayo Modupe, expressed her gratitude for the sponsorship and commended the agency for supporting causes that add values to the younger generation in shaping a better future.
“I am elated by this sponsorship from TPT International which has helped us a great deal in amplifying and championing the plight of the younger generation in the right direction.
“With TPT’s support, we have been able to let Nigerians and her neighbours know the value of shaping a better future for our school kids and young adults,” she said.
Speaking at the occasion, Oluwaseyi Adeoye, Chief Executive Officer of Pierrine Consulting, who is also one of the facilitators, explained that the interaction and engagement of the students is a pointer to the fact that the Career Connect Series has achieved its aim of giving the participants’ the platform to ask questions and be educated on planning their career.
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NNPC Spokesman Olufemi Soneye Resigns

By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr Olufemi Soneye, has resigned from his position, days after he was named Spokesperson of the Year in 2025 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR),
In a Facebook post on Saturday, the media practitioner thanked his colleagues for the support he received from them since he took the job as the spokesman of the state-owned oil agency almost two years ago, when he replaced Mr Garba Muhammad.
He said it was an honour to serve as the image maker of the NNPC, noting that his decision to step “aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd” was to “allow me to devote more time to my family and attend to personal responsibilities that now require my closer presence.”
“It has been a profound honour to serve both the company and our country and to contribute in my own way to the ongoing transformation of NNPC Ltd.
“I am deeply grateful for the trust reposed in me, the opportunities granted, and the incredible professionals both within and outside the organisation with whom I have worked.
“I remain a steadfast supporter and ambassador of NNPC Ltd wherever I go. I enjoin you, dear colleagues, to continue your robust, balanced, and constructive reportage to support the company’s noble mission and strategic role in Nigeria’s energy future. With sincere appreciation,” Mr Soneye said in his post.
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UPDC Board Picks Falola to Replace Akata as Chief Financial Officer

By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The board of UPDC Plc has settled for Mr Francis Akinyemi Falola as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company with effect from June 16, 2025.
His appointment followed the resignation of the former occupier of the position, Mr Grant Akata, a statement filed to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Friday said.
Mr Falola, a graduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (formerly known as Ogun State University), possesses extensive experience in financial reporting and tax, treasury management, credit control, financial reviews, financial analysis, auditing, accounting and budgeting.
He started his career with Phoenix of Nigeria Assurance Plc and later joined Custodian and Allied Insurance Limited where he worked in different roles, including Head of Credit Control and Debt Management and Head of Finance and Account.
The new CFO of UPDC is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with over two decades working experience in Finance and Accounting roles.
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, he proceeded to the Lagos State University for a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He also completed a Senior Management Programme from the Lagos Business School (LBS).
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NCDMB Boss Appointed to APPO Board Ahead African Energy Bank Launch

By Adedapo Adesanya
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr Felix Ogbe, has been appointed to the Executive Board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO).
By the appointment, Mr Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on the board of the 18-member continental body, which has its headquarters in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
Mr Ogbe was picked for this role by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, who doubles as the Chairman of the NCDMB Governing Council.
The notice of the Executive Secretary’s appointment was conveyed in a congratulatory letter signed by the Director of Support Services, APPO, Mrs Philomena Ikoko, on behalf of the Secretary General of the organization, Mr Omar Farouk Ibrahim.
She applauded the NCDMB boss on the confidence reposed in him by the Minister, expressing her belief that he would make immense contributions to the development of the African oil and gas industry.
She stated that Mr Ogbe is joining the Executive Board of APPO at a challenging time for the oil and gas industry, especially in Africa.
“Your appointment is a major call to duty for Nigeria and the continent. The secretariat will give you the support you will need to make a success of your assignment,” she noted.
NCDMB played key roles in catalyzing the operations of APPO and the development of local content in the African continent, providing institutional support and mentorship to several oil producing countries in their formulation of local content policies.
NCDMB initiated the African Local Content Roundtable (ALCR) and hosted the inaugural edition at Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, in June 2021, which was attended by key officials of APPO and other oil industry players.
The idea for the Africa Energy Bank was mooted by NCDMB’s officials at the event, as one of the strategies that would accelerate the growth of the African oil and gas industry and deepen local content.
The board also collaborated with APPO to host subsequent editions of the ALCR including the 2023 edition held at Abuja.
The Africa Energy Bank, which APPO is setting up at Abuja is aimed at pooling financial resources needed to fund big-ticket oil and gas projects across the continent, and bridge funding challenges currently impeding the development of the sector.
According to the APPO Secretary General, the Africa Energy Bank seeks to fund oil and gas projects across economies in Africa, helping to plug critical financing gaps that exist through the continent’s overreliance on financiers from the West.
Each APPO member country is expected to raise $83 million with an objective of raising $5 billion capital for the establishment of the bank.
It was revealed recently that Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have contributed their share capital. The trio’s contributions represent 44 per cent of the minimum capital that is required from oil producing countries in the continent.
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