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Apr
28
2025
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How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

Crime, Business, Lagos, News Flash
How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites In Lagos, the most populous city in West Africa, nothing is a waste in the hands of those who can see value in it. Despite inherent risks, particularly those that have to do with human safety and public health, when the opportunity to make cash or profit presents itself, the love of money is prioritised above all. While the city generates an estimated 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually, some of these wastes often find their way back to the market. Among these arrays of wastes that find their way back to…
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Apr
25
2025
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Abia State Government Revokes Land Title And Reclaims Assets Of The Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO)

Abia State Government Revokes Land Title And Reclaims Assets Of The Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO)

Abia State, Business, News Flash
PRESS RELEASE: ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT REVOKES LAND TITLE AND RECLAIMS ASSETS OF THE ENYIMBA AUTOMATED SHOE COMPANY (ENASCO). The Abia State Government (ABSG) hereby revoke the land title granted to Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO) and move to reclaim all Abia State Government resources and assets contributed to the Company. This decision followed a comprehensive regulatory, financial and operational review undertaken by reputable Big Four professional service firms, which unravelled significant discrepancies and corporate governance-related issues within ENASCO. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS LEADING TO THE DECISION: Establishment and Initial Contributions: ENASCO, with equipment imported from Turkey and a projected annual production…
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Apr
22
2025
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Real People, Real Streets, Real Progress: Governor Otti’s Programs Cooking Up Hope For Abia’s Food Vendors – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Real People, Real Streets, Real Progress: Governor Otti’s Programs Cooking Up Hope For Abia’s Food Vendors – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Infrastructure
Smooth Roads, Fresh Bites!* Bad roads used to spoil my tomatoes, but now my plantains sell faster! Mrs. Okafor on Isi Gate Street, Umuahia, cheers Governor Otti’s road fixes. Fresh produce, happier customers! 🌶️ #AbiaOnTheMove Real people, real streets, real progress! Governor Otti’s plans are cooking up hope for Abia’s food vendors. 🔥🍴 Governor Alex Otti’s administration in Abia State has introduced several programs to support food vendors and small-scale traders, focusing on improving infrastructure, food security, and business conditions. Here’s how these efforts are impacting everyday food vendors on the streets of Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia, based on real…
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Apr
14
2025
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Abia State’s Game -Changing ‘Made-In-Abia’ Policy: A Boost To Local Economy – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State’s Game -Changing ‘Made-In-Abia’ Policy: A Boost To Local Economy – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Abia State's Game-Changing 'Made-in-Abia' Policy: A Boost to Local Economy Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The Abia State government's "Made-in-Abia" products policy is a bold initiative aimed at promoting local economic growth and development. By mandating the procurement of goods and services within the state, the government hopes to stimulate economic activity, create jobs, and improve infrastructure. This policy has the potential to be a game-changer for the local economy, and its impact will be felt across various sectors. One of the primary benefits of the "Made-in-Abia" policy is increased local spending. By procuring goods and services locally, the government will be…
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Apr
08
2025
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U.S Slams Nigeria’s Import Ban On 25 Products Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

U.S Slams Nigeria’s Import Ban On 25 Products Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

Business, Economy, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
U.S. Slams Nigeria’s Import Bans On 25 Products Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has faulted Nigeria’s import ban on 25 items, saying the restrictions limit market access for American exporters. This comes almost a week after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on goods entering the US, with Nigeria getting 14 percent. In a post on X on Monday, the USTR highlighted what it described as “unfair trade practices faced by American exporters”. “Nigeria’s import ban on 25 different product categories impacts U.S. exporters, particularly in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and consumer goods,” the agency…
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Apr
03
2025
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Our Doors Are Always Open To Receive ICAN, Governor Otti Assures

Our Doors Are Always Open To Receive ICAN, Governor Otti Assures

Abia State, Business, Economy, Education, News Flash
OUR DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO RECEIVE ICAN, GOVERNOR OTTI ASSURES. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government is always ready to open its doors for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Governor Otti stated this Wednesday, in Umuahia during a banquet he organised for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria who were in the State for their Eastern Zonal Conference. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, thanked the Abia born President of the institute, Chief Davidson Alaribe and his colleagues for choosing Abia State for…
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Apr
01
2025
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Filling Stations Hike Petrol Price Amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Dispute

Filling Stations Hike Petrol Price Amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Dispute

News Flash, Business, Oil & Gas
Filling Stations Hike Petrol Price Amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Dispute Filling stations in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital city, have increased the price of a litre of petrol from ₦860 to ₦930, making consumers pay at least ₦70 more than what it used to cost them to buy a litre of the premium commodity days ago. The price increase has also become effective in parts of the country like Abuja and major northern cities with oil outlets now selling a litre of petrol between ₦950 to ₦970, depending on the filling stations. This represented a sharp increase of about ₦70 to ₦90…
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Mar
30
2025
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Enugu Air Will Boost Connectivity, Economy, Job Opportunities – Airport Manager

Enugu Air Will Boost Connectivity, Economy, Job Opportunities – Airport Manager

Business, Interviews, News Flash, South East, Transportation
Enugu Air will boost connectivity, economy, job opportunities – Airport Manager One of the aircraft of the newly established Enugu Air shortly after landing at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Enugu State The Regional Manager, South East Airports and Manager of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), FederalAirportsAuthorityofNigeria (FAAN), Hilary Umunna has said the newly established Enugu Air is expected to significantly boost passengers traffic, increase revenue generation for both the Federal and State and create job opportunities within the aviation ecosystem. The first batch of the airline’s fleet was received at the airport on Friday, March 28, 2025 “The new…
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Mar
28
2025
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The New Architects Of Change: How Abia’s Young Visionaries Are Redefining NGO Impact Through Technology And Collaboration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The New Architects Of Change: How Abia’s Young Visionaries Are Redefining NGO Impact Through Technology And Collaboration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Youths
The New Architects of Change: How Abia's Young Visionaries Are Redefining NGO Impact Through Technology and Collaboration#YouthInnovation #NextGenLeadership In the dynamic socio-political landscape of Abia State, youth-led non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have emerged as pivotal actors in driving grassroots development and fostering civic engagement, particularly in the post-1999 democratic era. Historically, Abia’s youth have been instrumental in advocating for social justice, educational reform, and economic empowerment, but the proliferation of internet technologies since the early 21st century has catalyzed a transformative shift in their operational methodologies. Organizations such as the Abia Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development (AYISD), founded in 2012, and…
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Mar
25
2025
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Weekly Market Surveillance Report: Consumer And Non-Consumer Price Trends In ABA, Umuahia And Ohafia – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Weekly Market Surveillance Report: Consumer And Non-Consumer Price Trends In ABA, Umuahia And Ohafia – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Weekly Market Surveillance Report: Consumer and Non-Consumer Price Trends in Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia IntroductionOver the past week, a detailed surveillance of market price trends was conducted across Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia to assess fluctuations in both consumer goods (e.g., food, electronics) and non-consumer items (e.g., construction materials, agricultural tools). The exercise aimed to identify regional disparities, seasonal influences, and policy impacts. Data was gathered through field surveys, vendor interviews, and cross-referenced with trade associations and local government bulletins. Stakeholders, including traders, farmers, and officials, shared insights on recent developments, with many acknowledging Governor Alex Otti’s interventions in addressing infrastructural…
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