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Dec
18
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Security, Infrastructure, Education Top President Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal

Security, Infrastructure, Education Top President Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Security, Infrastructure, Education Top Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal Security and defence, infrastructure, health and education were some of the sectors with high allocations in the N47.9tn Budget Proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. “It is with great pleasure that I lay before this distinguished joint session of the National Assembly, the 2025 Budget of the National Assembly of Nigeria titled, ‘The Resurrection Budget’ security peace, building prosperity,” Tinubu said as he concluded his speech at 1:10pm on Wednesday. Earlier in his presentation, the President listed some of…
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Dec
18
2024
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Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Transportation
Evaluating Otti's Strategic Partnership for Abia Airport Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The groundbreaking ceremony of the Abia International Airport on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Abia State's pursuit of economic growth and development. Governor Alex Otti's strategic partnership with the federal government, particularly the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. This partnership is a testament to the governor's commitment to seizing opportunities that drive progress and development in Abia State. Governor Otti's administration has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and partnership, leading to the expansion of channels…
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Dec
18
2024
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Edo State House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor

Edo State House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils for two months, following allegations of insubordination to Governor Monday Okpebholo. The suspension followed a petition from the governor, accusing the council leaders of refusing to submit their financial records to the state government. Okpebholo described the chairmen’s actions as acts of insubordination and gross misconduct, prompting his request for the Assembly to address the matter. When the issue was raised for debate, Mr. Isibor Adeh, representing Esan North…
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Dec
18
2024
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CBN Sets Daily Withdrawal Limit On POS To N100k Per Customer

CBN Sets Daily Withdrawal Limit On POS To N100k Per Customer

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash
CBN Sets Daily Withdrawal Limit On POS To N100k Per Customer The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set a daily withdrawal limit on point-of-sale (PoS) terminals to N100,000 per customer. This was contained in a circular to all deposit money banks (DMBs), microfinance Banks, mobile money operators and super-agents, titled ‘Cash-out limits for agent banking transactions,’. The apex bank of Nigeria, CBN, said the restriction is in line with the apex bank’s ongoing efforts to advance a cash-less economy. CBN had announced a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks found guilty of giving out illegal flow of…
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Dec
18
2024
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Ghana’s President – Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa

Ghana’s President – Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Ghana’s President-Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa The president-elect of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Mahama who is on a courtesy visit to Nigeria met President Tinubu in his residence at the Presidential Villa on Monday, December 16. This was disclosed in a post shared on X, Olusegun Dada, the special assistant to the president on social media. Dada said, “President-Elect of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his residence, Presidential Villa, State House Yesterday.” The post was made alongside…
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Dec
18
2024
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“Bridging The Housing Gap In Ohafia LGA: A Call To Action” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“Bridging The Housing Gap In Ohafia LGA: A Call To Action” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Infrastructure, LGA
"Bridging the Housing Gap in Ohafia LGA: A Call to Action" "The decent housing challenge in Ohafia Local Government Area for the poor and almost non-existent middle class is a pressing issue that requires urgent attention", said Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the honorrable Mayor in phone call conversation last night. He desires to explore public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a step in the right direction. For instance, in Nigeria, the housing problem remains intractable, with many rural and urban populations lacking access to decent, safe, and affordable housing. The affordability of the housing sector is a driving force behind public and…
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Dec
18
2024
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The Impact Of The Trump World Order On ABIA State’s Diaspora: A Socio-political Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Impact Of The Trump World Order On ABIA State’s Diaspora: A Socio-political Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
The Impact of the Trump World Order on Abia State's Diaspora: A Socio-Political Analysis I want to put together shocking discoveries that may have been buried as we embark on a journey to explore the socio-political implications of the Trump World Order on Abia State's diaspora. Our base year is 2019, drawing inferences from the Trump first term 2016 - 2020. Let's examine how changes to immigration policies, trade agreements, and international relations affected the lives of Igbo people living abroad, particularly in the United States. The Trump World Order has had a positive impact on Abia State's diaspora. Despite…
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Dec
18
2024
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The Health Of The African Must Be Sustained Through Nutrition And Healthy Lifestyle, Not Medicines Nor Vaccines – By Maazi Obinna Agommuo

The Health Of The African Must Be Sustained Through Nutrition And Healthy Lifestyle, Not Medicines Nor Vaccines – By Maazi Obinna Agommuo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Arts And Culture, Health
THE HEALTH OF THE AFRICAN MUST BE SUSTAINED THROUGH NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, NOT MEDICINES NOR VACCINES. “Let Food be thy Medicine and Medicine be thy Food” says Hippocrates, the great Greek Physician and Philosopher in 440 BC. Sometime ago, I wrote an article on Healthy Lifestyles and promised to further insight into the subject matter with proof as I was challenged then to do so.This attached photo of myself in blue suit on the left side of the photograph was taken on 5th of November 2019 at Uyo Akwa Ibom State Nigeria while the one on the right side…
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Dec
18
2024
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ON A HIGHER PLANE: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The ABIA Airport Project

ON A HIGHER PLANE: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The ABIA Airport Project

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
ON A HIGHER PLANE Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Abia Airport Project on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Ubaha Community School, NsuluProtocols, Leadership is about making the most of the regular and special opportunities that come our way to drive new possibilities. We made a commitment that under our watch; Abia will never let any promising opportunity slip by. Whether it is collaborating with multilateral partners, Federal Government and its agencies, sister states, business organisations and individuals who have something of value to offer us,…
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Dec
17
2024
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Beyond The Rhetoric: Unpacking The Socio-political Consequences Of Otti’s Leadership – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond The Rhetoric: Unpacking The Socio-political Consequences Of Otti’s Leadership – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Beyond the Rhetoric: Unpacking the Sociopolitical Consequences of Otti's Leadership The Socio-political consequences of Otti's leadership are complex and multifaceted. While it is true that his leadership style has been criticized by some, it has also been praised by many for its transparency, accountability, and commitment to good governance. A nuanced and balanced assessment of Otti's leadership is necessary to fully understand its implications for Abia State. We conducted a survey and had a focus group discussion with 28 persons resident in Aba/10, Umuahia/11 and Ohafia 07. Here's a summary of what we generated as termed as their negative perceptions…
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