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December 3, 2024 Obong Victor Attah Tasks Ibom Golf Resort to Attract International Competition to the Facility
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Obong Victor Attah Tasks Ibom Golf Resort to Attract International Competition to the Facility

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Architect Obong VICTOR ATTAH, has urged management of Ibom Golf and Country Club, to introduce international flavour to Ibom Golf competition by inviting renowned world class golfers in order to give the golf course the exposure it deserves.

Speaking at the recent 86th birthday anniversary celebration organized in his honour by members of Ibom Golf and Country Club, in Uyo, the former Governor also known as the Father of Modern Akwa Ibom, suggested that the state government also bring in Polo and fishing competition as that would get more attraction to the State.

Meanwhile, in an interview with newsmen, the Captain of Ibom Golf and Country Club, ISUA ARCHIBONG, explained that they chose to celebrate the former Governor whom they call Arc of Ibom Golf, during his birthday period for giving them a place where they can have fun for their wellbeing, network with all classes of people by arranging a tournament to honour him.

Similarly, Chairman of the Central planning Committee, SAMUEL THOMAS, said it has become a tradition to celebrate the living sage who, as Governor twenty-two years ago, built for Akwa Ibom State, the best Golf Course in West Africa and to which Akwa Ibom is the toast of golfers and for golfers in Nigeria and outside.

He used the opportunity to thank all their sponsors including Ibom Air, Nsik Motors, Ubotex, E-Motion, Equatorial Trust Goddy’s Chemical, the planning committee as well as the Club management whom he described as exceptional.

November 30, 2024 Federal Government Disburses N40b to Small Businesses in Nigeria
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Federal Government Disburses N40b to Small Businesses in Nigeria

The Federal Government in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI), has disbursed 40 billion naira to 810,945 Micro, Small and Medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in 774 Local Government Areas across the country.

According to the bank, the disbursement is under the 50 billion naira Presidential Grants and Loans Scheme to meet the needs of one million SMEs in the country.

Flagging off the disbursement at a Town Hall meeting, in Maiduguri, Borno state, the BoI State Manager, MUKHTAR MUSA disclosed that the Bank and National Assembly have targeted traders, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) providers, transporters, and artisans in the various trades of profession.

In a breakdown of the disbursement, MUSA said that 70 percent of the loans and grants are for youths and women, while 10 per cent each were also allocated to people with disabilities, pensioners and vulnerable groups in the six geopolitical zones.

November 30, 2024 Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Gets Nod for 2nd Term as World Trade Organization DG
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Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Gets Nod for 2nd Term as World Trade Organization DG

Nigeria’s NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA has been reappointed as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

This is her second term in office. Her present stint will end on 31 August 2025. She was first elected as the Director General of World Trade Organisation on February 15, 2021.

OKONJO-IWEALA, the first woman and the first African to head the World Trade Organisation was the only candidate in the race and had been all but assured a second term.

The organisation’s 166 members yesterday agreed to give incumbent NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA a second term as director-general.

In her acceptance speech, she promised to get to work immediately and deliver on the results of improving the welfare of people around the world.

Since taking the WTO reins, OKONJO-IWEALA has tried to breathe new life into the fragile organisation, pushing for a fresh focus on areas like climate change and health.

Meanwhile, President BOLA TINUBU has congratulated Dr NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

TINUBU in a statement also assured OKONJO-IWEALA of Nigeria’s steadfast support as she consolidates her bold reforms, dedication to equitable global trade practices, and tireless efforts to promote international cooperation

November 28, 2024 Port Harcourt Refinery Selling PMS at N1,045 – PETROAN
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Port Harcourt Refinery Selling PMS at N1,045 – PETROAN

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria – PETROAN has confirmed that the recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery has begun selling petro at 1,045 naira per litre, a price 75 naira higher than the 970 naira per litre offered by Dangote Refinery.

The refinery resumed operations on Tuesday after years of inactivity, drawing initial praise from Nigerians and industry stakeholders.

However, concerns have arisen over the higher petrol price compared to the ex-depot prices currently available in the country.

Speaking yesterday, PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. JOSEPH OBELE, noted that it has discouraged marketers from lifting products from the refinery.

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