Leading Nigerian oil and gas firm Renaissance Africa Energy Company has opened applications for its Student Industrial Training and Internship Programme (SIWES/IT), offering undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on work experience across its operations.
The programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice, giving students exposure to real projects, professional mentorship, and workplace discipline within a structured corporate environment.
What the Renaissance SIWES Programme Offers
Successful applicants will work alongside experienced professionals and participate in live projects across multiple capability areas. The internship focuses on:
Practical technical exposure
Professional skills development
Real-world problem-solving
Early career and industry readiness
Renaissance says the experience gained during the attachment is intended to serve as a strong foundation for students’ future careers across energy, technology, business, and allied sectors.
Eligible Fields of Study
Students currently enrolled in the following disciplines — or closely related fields — are encouraged to apply:
Engineering
Geosciences
Information Technology / Computer Science
Pure & Applied Sciences / Environmental Sciences
Social Sciences & Arts
Commercial & Business Disciplines (including Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Business Administration)
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Nigerian citizenship
Full-time undergraduate enrolment in a recognised Nigerian university or polytechnic
Official institutional approval for Industrial Training (IT/SIWES)
Strong academic performance with a minimum CGPA of 3.5
Application Window and Process
The Renaissance Internship Portal is open for applications from:
📅 January 21, 2026 – February 11, 2026
Interested candidates are required to review full programme details and submit their applications through the official Renaissance SIWES portal:
https://renaissanceafrica.com/staging/siwes-programme/
With competition for quality SIWES placements intensifying across Nigeria, programmes that offer structured learning, real project exposure, and professional supervision are increasingly valuable. Renaissance’s SIWES programme positions successful applicants to graduate with practical insights that go beyond the classroom.
About the Company
Renaissance is a Nigeria-focused energy company incorporated in 2022 and backed by a consortium of Nigerian and international investors. The company rose to prominence in 2024 after leading the landmark acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited’s (SPDC) onshore and shallow-water assets, one of the most significant asset transfers in Nigeria’s oil and gas history.
The transaction, approved by Nigerian regulators, marked Shell’s exit from decades-long onshore operations in the Niger Delta and represented a decisive shift towards Nigerian ownership of strategic energy assets. Through the acquisition, Renaissance assumed operatorship of a portfolio of oil and gas assets, pipelines, and infrastructure that are central to Nigeria’s domestic production and energy security.
Renaissance has positioned itself as a long-term operator, with a strategy focused on operational stability, safe production, host community engagement, and the development of Nigerian technical and professional talent. The company has stated that human capital development is a core pillar of its post-acquisition strategy, with programmes such as its SIWES and internship scheme designed to build a pipeline of skilled Nigerians for the energy sector and allied industries.
Its entry into Nigeria’s upstream sector is widely seen as emblematic of a broader transition in the industry, as indigenous companies take over assets previously held by international oil majors and assume greater responsibility for production, investment, and workforce development.
