NCDMB Research and Statistics Framework
Framework · Technology
A Framework guides the collection, analysis, and publication of data on Nigerian content in the oil and gas industry, while directing research activities. It targets NCDMB teams, oil operators, research institutions, and policymakers to improve local content outcomes. This provides evidence to inform and measure progress in policies.
NCDMB Research and Statistics Framework
What Is This Policy?
A framework that governs how the NCDMB collects, analyses, and publishes data on Nigerian content performance in the oil and gas industry, and how it supports and directs research activities to improve local content outcomes.
Who Does It Target?
NCDMB research and data teams Oil and gas operators submitting content data Research institutions and universities partnering with the NCDMB Policy makers and analysts requiring oil and gas industry data
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide an evidence base for Nigerian content policy by collecting accurate data on local content performance, commissioning targeted research, and publishing findings that inform interventions and measure progress.
Key Features
Data Collection: Standardized reporting templates for operators to submit Nigerian content data on employment, procurement, and fabrication Performance Metrics: Key indicators for measuring Nigerian content levels across different value chain segments Research Agenda: Priority research areas aligned with the NCDMB strategic roadmap Academic Partnerships: Collaboration with universities and research centres on applied petroleum industry research Publications: Regular reports and statistics on Nigerian content achievements and gaps
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All oil and gas operations subject to local content requirements Lead Agency: NCDMB Research and Statistics Directorate Data Sources: Operator submissions, NCDMB compliance monitoring, and commissioned studies
How to Access
Operators submit data through NCDMB reporting systems; publications are publicly available. Operators submit periodic Nigerian content performance data to the NCDMB Research institutions apply for NCDMB-funded research grants Access published statistics and reports through the NCDMB website
Official Resources
Website: ncdmb.gov.ng Contact: NCDMB Research and Statistics Directorate, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Legal Framework
Operates under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010 (Nigerian Content Act), which established the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Draws on the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, the Statistics Act 2007, and the NCDMB Nigerian Content Guidelines.