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Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026 Kicks Off with NIES Golf Tournament
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria International Energy Summit(NIES) Golf Tournament 2026 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at the TYB-IGRCC, Asokoro, Abuja.
The tournament is conceived as a high-level networking and relationship-building platform, bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders across Nigeria’s energy value chain in a relaxed yet strategic setting.
The tournament will feature six competitive categories: Nearest Pin (Ladies and Men), Longest Drive (Ladies and Men), Ladies Net (Winner and Runner-up), Men Net (Winner, Runner-up, and 3rd Place), Single Hole/Cocktail (Winner Ladies / Men), and Overall Best Gross.All winners will receive trophies.
The tournament structure accommodates golfers of various skill levels and ensures broad participation from both energy industry professionals and the wider golfing community.
The event will feature special guest appearances in the energy sector.
Among the distinguished dignitaries expected to attend are the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobori; and the Minister of Power, Hon. Adelabu Adebayo.
Additionally, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Patience Nwakuso Oyekunle, will be in attendance for the Ceremonial Tee-Off, symbolically reflecting the Federal Government’s continued support for collaboration, dialogue, and sustainable development within Nigeria’s oil, gas, and broader energy sectors.
This tournament represents a strategic initiative to project Nigeria’s energy sector onto both global and sporting stages as a key sector in the nation’s economic development.
The event creates networking opportunities and strengthens professional relationships within the energy community.
Sports
Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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