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Jul
09
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Present As Osahon Okunbo, MD Of PINL Receives Award From Inc-America

Ikenna Ukwa Present As Osahon Okunbo, MD Of PINL Receives Award From Inc-America

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events
IKENNA UKWA PRESENT AS OSAHON OKUNBO, MD OF PINL RECEIVES AN AWARD FROM INC-AMERICA Dr. Osahon Okunbo, the Managing Director of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and Chairman of Wells Carlton Hotels and Apartments, was recently honored with a Leadership Award by the Ijaw National Congress (INC) - America chapter during their global convention in Houston, Texas. This event brought together prominent leaders and dignitaries from the Niger Delta region and beyond, where Dr. Okunbo was recognized as a Special Guest of Honor for his significant contributions to youth engagement, community service, and leadership in the area. During the convention,…
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Jul
09
2025
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The Bleeding Mondays (Based Exclusively On NBS, IMF, And World Bank Data) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Bleeding Mondays (Based Exclusively On NBS, IMF, And World Bank Data) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, South East
The Bleeding Mondays(Based Exclusively on NBS, IMF, and World Bank Data) Prologue: The Sound of Empty MarketsIn the rusted stalls of Onitsha’s Main Market, where 1.2 million nano-traders once jostled, Mondays now echo with a silence that chills the bone. The National Bureau of Statistics counts what our eyes refuse to see: ₦88.81 billion evaporating each Monday across Southeast Nigeria. For weeks—from August 2021 to March 2025 —this ritual economic suicide bled ₦9.43 trillion from the poorest hands in the region. The IMF and World Bank whisper the broader truth: Nigeria has 86 million citizens in extreme poverty, while the…
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Jul
08
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Miss Grace Nkpa For Making ABIA Proud In The Global World

Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Miss Grace Nkpa For Making ABIA Proud In The Global World

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
CONGRATULATIONS TO MISS GRACE NKPA FOR MAKING ABIA PROUD IN THE GLOBAL WORLD It is with immense joy that I extend my warmest congratulations to Miss Grace John Nkpa, a 15 year old, grade 12 student of Academic Planet School, Aba, from Abiriba in Ohafia LGA of Abia State for making history as the only Abia selected to be among the 3 successful candidates from 3 States in Nigeria (Abia, Delta and FCT), that will represent Nigeria for the prestigious TechGirls 2025 International Exchange Program in the United States of America. TechGirls International Exchange Program, is a global initiative for…
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Jul
08
2025
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Amaekpu Ohafia Development Union Felicitates With The New Udumeze Ohafia On His Ascension To Office

Amaekpu Ohafia Development Union Felicitates With The New Udumeze Ohafia On His Ascension To Office

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE BY AMAEKPU DEVELOPMENT UNION (ADU) TO THE NEW UDUMEZE OHAFIA The Amaekpu Development Union (ADU) joyfully congratulate Elder Chief Awa Orji Udonsi on his ascension to the throne of Ebiri of Elu Ohafia and Udumeze of Ohafia! May the wisdom, blessings, and guidance of the Almighty be upon you as you lead your great community, Elu Ohafia. May your reign be marked by peace, prosperity, and justice, dispensed with fairness and integrity. The Amaekpu Development Union (ADU) National is poised to partner with you in the development and growth of entire Ohafia and pledge our unwavering support and…
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Jul
08
2025
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The Elu Development Union(EDU) National Warmly Congratulate The New Ebiri Of Elu Ohafia And Udumeze Ohafia

The Elu Development Union(EDU) National Warmly Congratulate The New Ebiri Of Elu Ohafia And Udumeze Ohafia

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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE BY ELU DEVELOPMENT UNION (EDU) NATIONAL The Elu Development Union (EDU) National warmly congratulate Elder Awa Orji Udonsi on his ascension to the revered throne of Ebiri of Elu Ohafia and Udumeze of Ohafia! May the wisdom, blessings, and guidance of the Almighty be upon you as you lead our great community, Elu Ohafia. May your reign be marked by peace, prosperity, and justice, dispensed with fairness and integrity. The Elu Development Union (EDU) National is honoured to partner with you in the development and growth of our beloved Elu Ohafia. We pledge our unwavering support and collaboration…
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Jul
08
2025
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From ABA To America: Grace Carries Governor Otti’s Dream Abroad – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

From ABA To America: Grace Carries Governor Otti’s Dream Abroad – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education
From Aba to America: Grace Carries Governor Otti’s Dream Abroad By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When 15-year-old Grace John Nkpa from Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, stepped into the Abia State Executive Council chambers on July 7th, 2025, she wasn’t just representing herself—she was carrying the aspirations of a new Abia. Her journey from the classrooms of Academic Planet School in Aba to the prestigious TechGirls International Exchange Program in the United States of America is not a coincidence. It is a reflection of a growing transformation—one fueled by Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s bold commitment to quality education, merit, and youth empowerment. Governor…
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Jul
08
2025
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TCN Commissions New Bauchi 330/132kv Transmission Substation; Adds 250MW To National Grid

TCN Commissions New Bauchi 330/132kv Transmission Substation; Adds 250MW To National Grid

FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy
TCN Commissions New Bauchi 330/132kV Transmission Substation; Adds 250MW To National Grid The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful commissioning of a new 330/132/33kV Bauchi Transmission Substation in Bauchi town. The substation, commissioned on July 3, 2025, according to a statement by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, has added 250MW to the national grid. The project, a TCN/World Bank initiative which commenced in February 2022, comprises 2x150MVA power transformers, a 1x75MVA reactor, and other components. It is aimed at boosting power supply in Bauchi and the Northeast region. “The new Bauchi substation project commenced in…
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Jul
08
2025
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How We Are Using Funds Saved From Subsidy – President Tinubu

How We Are Using Funds Saved From Subsidy – President Tinubu

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
How We Are Using Funds Saved From Subsidy – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Monday that the government was channelling funds saved from the removal of fuel subsidy into the provision of critical infrastructure across the country. He said this at the opening of a National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, organised by the Public Accounts Committees (PACS) of the Senate and House of Representatives in Abuja. The event had as its theme “Fiscal Governance in Nigeria: Charting a New Course for Transparency and Sustainable Development.” Tinubu said the funds were also being channelled into social…
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Jul
08
2025
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Aba Export Growth Lab: Governor Otti’s Masterstroke For Economic Empowerment And Global Trade Integration – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Aba Export Growth Lab: Governor Otti’s Masterstroke For Economic Empowerment And Global Trade Integration – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Aba Export Growth Lab: Governor Otti’s Masterstroke for Economic Empowerment and Global Trade Integration By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The forthcoming commissioning of the Aba Export Growth Lab marks a significant turning point in the economic reawakening of Abia State. Spearheaded by the purpose-driven and reform-oriented Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, this initiative is far more than a development project—it is a bold, strategic intervention designed to reposition Aba as a formidable industrial and export-driven hub in Nigeria’s South East region. For decades, Aba—fondly called the "Japan of Africa"—has been celebrated for its industrious spirit,…
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Jul
08
2025
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Abia State’s Competitive Advantage In Attracting Tech Investments – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Competitive Advantage In Attracting Tech Investments – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Technology
Abia State's Competitive Advantage in Attracting Tech Investments Executive SummaryAbia State is rapidly positioning itself as Nigeria's next tech investment frontier, leveraging strategic infrastructure modernization, fiscal innovation, and sector-specific specialization to challenge Lagos' dominance. Under Governor Alex Otti’s administration, Abia has prioritized capital expenditure (84% in 2024, 82% in 2025) to address historical infrastructure gaps while creating a business environment tailored for scalable tech operations . This analysis compares both states across critical investment parameters. Infrastructure Development: Closing the GapRoad Networks & Connectivity Abia: 48 active direct labor road projects, including the Julius Berger-reconstructed 6.5km Port Harcourt Road (Aba) and…
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