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Manufacturers Calls for Full Implementation as CTG Fund Revamps 38 Firms

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8 years ago

February 23, 2017

Manufacturers Calls for Full Implementation as CTG Fund Revamps 38 Firms

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has indicated that about 38 textile manufacturing companies have so far benefited from textile special revival funding window. With this progress MAN has proposed a full implementation of the National Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) policy to further boost the sector.

The N100 billion mapped out to revive moribund companies in the sector is being managed by Bank of Industry on behalf of the federal government and was being disbursed in tranches of N10 billion to beneficiary firms.

In an update on the impacts of the Fund so far on textile firms, Dr. Frank Udemba Jacobs, MAN President, said: “As at December 2016, about 38 textile firms have benefitted from the N100 billion Textile fund with another 22 companies benefiting from support services. The exact numbers of MAN members is yet to be ascertained. However, given the fact that majority of members of NTMA are members of MAN, it is estimated that 30 of the 38 companies would be members of MAN.”

According to him, the good impacts of the fund on textile manufacturers in the country that have accessed it includes: “Immediate settlement and takeover of the old debts burdens of textiles manufacturers thereby breathing a fresh financial air into the cavity of these industries.

“Provision of the much needed long-term loans for replacement of obsolete machinery, general retooling of textile manufacturers; the production volume of the core raw materials for textile industries increased significantly as cotton growers at the back end of the value chain were not left out. It also improves the sector’s contributions to government revenue through taxes, duties, etc.”

He further noted: “Independent review of the impact of the intervention funds, sponsored by UNIDO revealed significant improvement in capacity utilization as a result of the intervention funds.

“The BOI revealed that about 8,000 existing jobs were maintained, about 2,000 new jobs were created, while about 1,275 workers that were previously laid off were recalled when some textile manufacturers accessed the intervention funds.”

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Oil Prices Rebound on OPEC+ Output Delay Talks and U.S. Inventory Drop

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4 days ago

September 5, 2024

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Oil prices made a modest recovery on Thursday on the expectations that OPEC+ may delay planned production increases and the drop in U.S. crude inventories.

Brent crude oil, against which Nigerian oil is priced, rose by 66 cents, or 0.9% to $73.36 per barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude appreciated by 64 cents or 0.9% to $69.84 per barrel.

The rebound in oil prices was a result of the American Petroleum Institute (API) report that revealed that the U.S. crude oil inventories had fallen by a surprising 7.431 million barrels last week, against analysts 1 million barrel decline projection.

The decline signals better than projected demand for the commodity in the United States of America and offers some relief for traders on global demand.

John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates, attributed the rebound in crude oil prices to the API report.

He said, “There is a pause of breath and light reprieve for oil prices.”

Also, discussions within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, are fueling speculation about a potential delay in planned output increases.

The group was initially expected to increase production by 180,000 a day in October 2024.

However, concerns over softening demand in China and potential developments in Libya’s oil production have prompted the group to reconsider its strategy.

Despite the recent rebound, analysts caution that lingering uncertainties around global oil demand may continue to weigh on prices in the near term.

Energy

Power Generation Surges to 5,313 MW, But Distribution Issues Persist

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5 days ago

September 4, 2024

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Nigeria’s power generation continues to get better under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to the latest statement released by Bolaji Tunji, the media aide to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, power generation surged to a three-year high of 5,313 megawatts (MW).

“The national grid on Monday hit a record high of 5,313MW, a record high in the last three years,” the statement disclosed.

Reacting to this, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, called on power distribution companies to take more energy to prevent grid collapse as the grid’s frequency drops when power is produced and not picked by the Discos.

He added that efforts would be made to encourage industries to purchase bulk energy.

However, a top official of one of the Discos was quoted as saying that the power companies were finding it difficult to pick the extra energy produced by generation companies because they were not happy with the tariff on other bands apart from Band A.

“As it is now, we are operating at a loss. Yes, they supply more power but this problem could be solved with improved tariff for the other bands and more meter penetration to recover the cost,” the Disco official, who pleaded not to be named due to lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, said.

On Saturday, the ministry said power generation that peaked at 5,170MW was ramped down by 1,400MW due to Discos’ energy rejection.

Crude Oil

Again NNPC Raises Petrol Price to N897/litre

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5 days ago

September 4, 2024

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has once again increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N855 per litre on Tuesday to N897 on Wednesday.

The increase was after Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Refinery, announced the commencement of petrol production at its refinery.

The continuous increase in pump prices has raised concerns among Nigerians despite the initial excitement from the refinery announcement.

According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the 650,000 barrels per day refinery will supply 25 million litres of petrol to the Nigerian market daily this September.

This, NMDPRA said will increase to 30 million litres per day in October.

However, the promise of increased fuel supply has not yet eased the situation on the ground.

Tunde Ayeni, a commercial bus driver at an NNPC station in Ikoyi, said “I have been in the queue since 6 a.m. waiting for them to start selling, but we just realised that the pump price has been changed to N897. This is terrible, and yet they still haven’t started selling the product.”

The price hike comes as NNPC continues to struggle with sustaining regular fuel supply.

On Sunday, the company warned that its ability to maintain steady distribution across the country was under threat due to financial strain.

NNPC cited rising supply costs as the cause of its difficulties in keeping up with demand.