NCDMB launches Digital Portal to Boost Oil and Gas Compliance

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has unveiled a digital platform aimed at strengthening compliance and improving efficiency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Nigerian Content Fund Compliance Certificate (NCFCC) Portal was presented to industry stakeholders during a gathering held in Effurun, Delta State.

Speaking on behalf of the Board, Desmond Awumade said the platform introduces a fully digital process for obtaining the compliance certificate required for contractors seeking access to the Nigerian Content Development Fund. He said the initiative supports the Federal Government’s drive to promote transparency and improve the ease of doing business in the country.

With the new system, applications can now be submitted online while regulators can verify compliance records in real time. The portal is also expected to significantly reduce processing timelines from several weeks to just a few days, providing investors and lenders with faster access to reliable compliance information.

During the event, officials highlighted the achievements of the Nigerian Content Development Fund, noting that more than 130 indigenous companies have received over $400 million in support, contributing to the growth of Nigerian participation in the oil and gas industry to above 60 percent. Representatives of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank and the Bank of Industry, Mohammed Awami and Gabriel Yemidale, also outlined financing opportunities available to qualified industry operators, while NCDMB officials Babatunde Akhihiero and Bosede Bozegha guided participants on compliance procedures and the operation of the new portal.