PEBEC Commences Nationwide Tour on Ease of Doing Business

By: Michael Mike

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is commencing a nationwide tour to sensitize on the ease of doing business.

The tour which would see it conducting technical sessions and town hall meetings in all the 36 states of the federation and FCT is to bring home the strategies on doing business right.

A press statement at the weekend by PEBEC read: “The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is
pleased to announce its nationwide tour, starting on June 23, 2025, to drive the ease of doing business reforms across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The tour will run from the last week of June into mid July.

“The tour will feature technical sessions and town hall meetings, providing a platform for stakeholders to engage with government officials, share experiences, and propose reforms to ease business operations.”

The press statement further read that: “The goal (of the tour) is to create a more conducive business environment, attracting investment, and driving economic growth across Nigeria.”

It revealed that the tour will provide an opportunity for businesses, investors, and the general public to interact with government officials, share concerns, and propose solutions to challenges hindering business growth.

“For more information about the PEBEC nationwide tour, including dates and venues for each state,” the statement asked interested Nigerians to visit PEBEC website or social media channels.

PEBEC Commences Nationwide Tour on Ease of Doing Business

Shettima Welcomes Akwa Ibom Governor to APC, Says Tinubu Is a Bridge-Builder

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno that his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a decision he will never regret.

Speaking on Saturday in Uyo during a grand reception held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally sent a message to the governor, assuring him that the APC would be home to him and his supporters.

“This party is your home. You will not be humiliated. You will not be forsaken,” Shettima declared. “Mr. President asked me to assure you personally—no one will question your place here.”

Describing Tinubu as a “bridge-builder” and “deep-rooted democrat,” the Vice President praised the president’s enduring commitment to democratic values, recalling how he stood firm during challenging political periods in Nigeria’s history.

“Few figures in our national history have given as much and demanded so little in return,” Shettima said, referencing Tinubu’s past political sacrifices.

The Vice President noted that the APC is not a party driven by media hype but by vision, merit, and loyalty. “We are not just a political platform; we are a movement,” he added.

In his remarks, Governor Umo Eno said he joined the APC to align with the Tinubu-led administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda and fast-track the realization of key infrastructural projects, including the long-delayed Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom.

“My progressive state movement is predicated on enlightened state interest—to support Mr. President’s bold and audacious reforms,” the governor said.

APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, welcomed the governor and his supporters, hailing the massive turnout as a demonstration of public trust in the APC.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the significance of the governor’s defection, describing it not as just a political move but as a full-fledged “movement.” He assured Akwa Ibom citizens of the federal government’s support for development projects in the state.

Other notable speakers included Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, who commended Governor Eno’s decision, and Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, who declared the South-South zone’s full alignment with the federal government.

The event climaxed with the presentation of the APC flag and broom to Governor Eno, symbolizing his official welcome into the party and reaffirming the APC’s stance as a vehicle of national progress.

Shettima Welcomes Akwa Ibom Governor to APC, Says Tinubu Is a Bridge-Builder

250 female golfers storms Minna for Northern zone National championship

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The female golfers association of Nigeria is organizing a national championship featuring 250 ladies from across the Country on a four days championship at the Minna Military Cantonment.

Vice President of the ladies Golf Association, Dr. Onayi Ahmed while speaking to Sports writers in Minna during the teeing off the championship noted that the 250 female golfers are drawn from over 25 golf clubs from the North and other invited golfers across the country.

She explained that, the Lady golfers decided to shift the hosting of the championship from Abuja to Minna to encourage more women embracing the game of golf in other parts of the Country.

She also hinted that they had equally played at Kano before coming to Minna adding that their intention was to popularize the game of golf across the Country especially among the womenfolk.

The lady golfers association’s Vice President disclosed that the championship is a world amateur golf rating standard competition that is to be played in over 54 holes from Wednesday 18th June to today Saturday 21st of June 2025.

According to her, to spice up the event men will be allowed to participate as guest players stressing that the event is aimed at fostering unity, peace and promoting expertise among the womenfolk in the country.

She further noted that, the championship of the competition from day one Thursday is for ladies with handicap 0 to 28 and those in handicap category of 29 to 36 as well as veteran ladies.

The final round of the four days championship will produce the best 45 ladies who are to make the final cut even as the men handicap 0 to 28 will also play their final on Saturday.

As a rewards, the best three performing clubs are expected to smile home with rewards later today.

250 female golfers storms Minna for Northern zone National championship