Abia ThinkTank - Abia ThinkTank News

Jan

2025

Revolutionizing Abia’s Digital Landscap: Governor Otti’s Visionary Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Revolutionizing Abia's Digital Landscape: Governor Otti's Visionary Leadership Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR's administration is pioneering the deployment of fibre optic infrastructure in Abia State, a strategic move to improve mobile network connectivity. This initiative is part of the state government's efforts to deploy fibre optic and internet connectivity across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WIOCC, a renowned ICT and Broadband Technology Company. The project is expected to have a profound impact on Abia State's socio-economic development. With the deployment of metropolitan optic fibre…

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a suit before the High Court of Enugu State against Bashir Ahmad, the former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, for terrorism defamation. Kanu, who filed the suit through his legal team led by his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in his statement of claim, said on or about January 19, 2025, Ahmad defamed and libeled him by his utterances, published on X App (formerly Twitter). He said Ahmad’s…

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Okonjo-Iweala Speaks Amid Trump Tariff Threats

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Foreign Affairs, World News

Okonjo-Iweala Speaks Amid Trump Tariff Threats Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has called for calm over tariff threats by United States (US) President Donald Trump. On Monday, after his presidential inauguration, Trump threatened to impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada for failing to meet US immigration standards by February 1. At the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Okonjo-Iweala addressed the development during a panel discussion held on Tuesday. Okonjo-Iweala advised WTO members to observe actual policy implementations before reacting, saying calmness is necessary during uncertain developments. “I’m concerned, but you can…

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

FG Approves Licence For 10,000 Barrels Per Day Refinery In Delta State

Business, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

FG Approves Licence For 10,000 Barrels Per Day Refinery In Delta State The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of a licence for the construction of a new refinery. The approval was given to MRO Energy Limited, an energy company for the construction of a 10,000 Barrels Per Stream Day Refinery at Imode In Ughelli, Delta State, This development comes two months after the authority granted a license to Process Design and Development Limited to establish and construct a new 27,000 barrels per day refinery located in Dole-Wure, Akko area of…

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

ATTTV NEWS REVIEW IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

Abia State, News Review In Igbo

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Ngozi Ogbeyalu Ukpola MBA Recently Decorated With The Title Of OCHE AKU 1 By His Royal Highness, Eziogo Uduma Obuba Kalu

Abia State, Arts And Culture, News Flash

We gather to celebrate an icon, a woman of exceptional distinction, Ngozi Ogbeyalu Ukpola Mba, who has left an indelible mark on the banking sector. Recently, His Royal Highness, Ezieogo Uduma Obuba Kalu Ezieogo of Amaekpu Ohafia, bestowed upon her the esteemed title of OCHE AKU 1, in recognition of her outstanding performance, exemplary leadership, and tireless dedication to excellence. As a seasoned banker, Ngozi has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to solve complex problems, providing innovative solutions that have endeared her to customers and colleagues alike. Her commitment to ensuring that every customer leaves the bank with a smile…

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

The Economics Of America’s Full Withdrawal From WHO: A New Era Of Global Health Leadership And Economic Growth – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, World News

The Economics of America's Full Withdrawal from WHO: A New Era of Global Health Leadership and Economic Growth The United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) marks a significant shift in the global health landscape. As the largest contributor to the WHO, accounting for approximately 15% of the organization's budget, the US withdrawal is expected to have far-reaching economic and health implications. According to the WHO's 2020-2021 budget, the US contributed $893 million, with a significant portion of these funds supporting global health programs, research, and development. Despite the potential challenges, the US withdrawal from the…

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Tinubu has appointed Zahrah Mustapha Audu as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). Princess Audu, a seasoned entrepreneur and technology expert, has over a decade of experience in building successful ventures. She holds degrees in software engineering and business management from a top UK university. In her role, she aims to boost foreign investments and create better opportunities for Nigerians. As a philanthropist, she has supported communities and fostered international collaborations. Princess Audu also serves as the President’s Technical Adviser on Foreign Direct Investment, leading campaigns to attract investors.

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Abia’s Nollywood Dreams: How The State Is Positioning Itself As The Next Big Thing In Nigeria Cinema – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Good Governance

Abia's Nollywood Dream: How the State is Positioning itself as the Next Big Thing in Nigerian Cinema We can all see the flurry of activities: programs, projects and engagements by the state government to reposition our dear state. It's a testament to Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFRs master strategy Dear Abians, our governor is mounting another ferocious campaign quietly to position Abia State as a destination of choice for Nigeria's cinema industry. Can we support him? Nigeria's film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, has experienced tremendous growth over the years, emerging as one of the largest film industries in the…

Jan

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

World Standstill As Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th US President

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics, World News

Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th US President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States (POTUS). The 78-year-old made a rare comeback four years after he lost to Joe Biden. Trump promised a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback. Republican Trump, 78, was a political outsider at his first inauguration in 2017, but as he takes the oath as the 47th US president he is surrounded by America’s wealthy and powerful. The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon…