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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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Jul
07
2025
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A New Udumeze Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Emerges After Traditional Visit To Mkpari U’buba’ Amuma

A New Udumeze Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Emerges After Traditional Visit To Mkpari U’buba’ Amuma

Abia North, Abia State, Arts And Culture, Culture, News Flash, People & Events
BREAKING NEWS ! A NEW UDUMEZE OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM EMERGES AFTER TRADITIONAL VISIT TO MKPARI U'BUBA' AMUMA. Following the historic event that saw His Royal Paramountcy, Ezie Ohamoha Elder. Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi Àccends The Royal throne of his Ancestors on Sunday Afor 6th July 2025, and in line with the custom and tradition of Ohafia, today Nkwo' Monday 7th July 2025 in company of his select Umu-Anya ruling family visited Amuma Ohafia for the final rites Ezieogo Elu to mutate to "The Udumeze Of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom" On arrival to the land of great prophets, the team led…
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Jul
07
2025
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NAF Airstrikes Kill Many Terrorists In Borno, Destroy Strongholds

NAF Airstrikes Kill Many Terrorists In Borno, Destroy Strongholds

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security
NAF Airstrikes Kill Many Terrorists In Borno, Destroy Strongholds In a major blow to insurgent networks in Nigeria’s North-East, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), launched precision air strikes on 6 July against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno State. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed that the high-value targets, Wa Jahode and Loghpere, have long functioned as fortified strongholds for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram. He further stated that the locations, known…
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Jul
07
2025
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2027: Tinubu’s Govt Planning To Destabilize Opposition – ADC Alleges

2027: Tinubu’s Govt Planning To Destabilize Opposition – ADC Alleges

FGN, News Flash, Politics
2027: Tinubu’s Govt Planning To Destabilise Opposition – ADC Alleges The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating a plot to destabilise the growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Monday, the party alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is using intimidation and coercion tactics to undermine the ADC’s growing momentum as a credible opposition force. The statement, signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary and National Coalition Spokesperson, claimed that former state chairmen and key members of the party’s state executive committees in…
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Jul
07
2025
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ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike

ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike

Education, FGN, News Flash
ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that a directive has been issued for all branches of the union nationwide to withdraw their services over the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to its members, citing the enforcement of the “No Pay, No Work” resolution. ASUU branches in two federal universities, the University of Jos and the University of Abuja, have already commenced strike action in compliance with the directive. President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, who confirmed the development to Nigerian Tribune on Monday in…
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Jul
07
2025
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2027: North Should Trust Me – Peter Obi

2027: North Should Trust Me – Peter Obi

News Flash, Politics
2027: North Should Trust Me – Peter Obi Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Northern elites and the average electorate from the region to trust him with their votes in 2027. He promised to protect their interest in Nigeria if elected President. The LP candidate made the plea on Sunday night while speaking on a live Channels Television monitored programme, Politics Today. Obi maintained that Nigerians should vote for candidates based on their individual capacity, not where they come from. He said, “I want the North to trust me. The…
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Jul
07
2025
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Restoring Financial Prudence: Governor Otti’s Quite Revolution In Abia’s Finances – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Restoring Financial Prudence: Governor Otti’s Quite Revolution In Abia’s Finances – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Restoring Financial Prudence: Governor Otti’s Quiet Revolution in Abia’s Finances By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When Dr. Alex Chioma Otti assumed office as Governor of Abia State in May 2023, he did not just inherit the paraphernalia of government—he inherited a state grappling with deep financial instability. With a domestic debt stock of ₦138 billion, a bloated and fraudulent payroll system, and a legacy of unchecked fiscal recklessness, the economic condition of Abia was dire. Many believed that only an emergency intervention—most likely involving heavy borrowing—could prevent the state from economic collapse. Contrary to expectations, Governor Otti did not resort to…
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Jul
07
2025
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‘Let There Be Light. But First, Let The Minister Go’ – By Charles Ude Esq

‘Let There Be Light. But First, Let The Minister Go’ – By Charles Ude Esq

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy, Presidency
Let There Be Light. But First, Let the Minister Go By Charles Ude Esq, Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analyst In a bitter twist of irony, even the Presidential Villa now runs on solar power , a quiet confession that Nigeria’s national grid is no longer fit for purpose. If the seat of government has effectively abandoned public electricity, what hope is left for ordinary citizens? Under the current Minister of Power, the nation's electricity supply has gone from bad to worse. Outages are constant. Tariffs are skyrocketing. The national grid collapses like a house of cards , sometimes…
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Jul
06
2025
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Abia North 2027: Chief Dr. Sam Anya(Akaekpuchionwa) Ideal Leader For Ndi ABIA North – By Comrade Ahamefula Kalu

Abia North 2027: Chief Dr. Sam Anya(Akaekpuchionwa) Ideal Leader For Ndi ABIA North – By Comrade Ahamefula Kalu

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABIA NORTH 2027: Chief. Dr. Sam Anya (Akaepuchionwa) Ideal Leader for Ndi Abia North. There’s is time for everything under the sun. This is the time to end the aged-long and insulting political treatment against the people of Ohafia Local Government Area, hence the headquarters of Abia North. As we approach 2027 general elections, it is clear that Chief. Dr. Sam Anya is the perfect man for Senate Abia North. Unlike other aspirants, Akaekpuchionwa is committed to serving the people, not for personal gain. Here’s why he deserves your support: With a wealth of experience in various political positions,Akaepuchionwa has…
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Jul
06
2025
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Assessing Abia State’s Readiness For Electric Car Manufacturing: Opportunities And Challenges – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Assessing Abia State’s Readiness For Electric Car Manufacturing: Opportunities And Challenges – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Technology
ASSESSING ABIA STATE'S READINESS FOR ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES. Abia State stands at the precipice of an industrial transformation, strategically positioning itself to become Nigeria’s epicenter for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. This ambition transcends political rhetoric, manifesting in concrete infrastructure projects, strategic partnerships, and policy reforms that collectively form a compelling value proposition for investors. Leveraging underreported competitive advantages, Abia demonstrates a multi-faceted approach to overcoming Nigeria's broader energy and logistical challenges, creating a unique environment for sustainable automotive production. FOUNDATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE: ENERGY AND DIGITAL BACKBONE. The State’s energy strategy is its most significant competitive edge Geometric Power…
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