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Jan
01
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
2025: Happy New Year From ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS

2025: Happy New Year From ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS

News Flash, Abia State, Business
Happy New Year from ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS As we step into 2025, we at ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our esteemed readers and advertisers for your unwavering support throughout 2024. Your loyalty and trust in our brand have been the driving force behind our commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and impactful news. Together, we have navigated the challenges of the past YEARS, and your confidence in our content has inspired us to raise the bar higher. In this new year, we assure and renew our promise to serve you better…
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Jan
01
2025
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Hardship: President Tinubu Floats Company To Bring Down Food, Drug Prices

Hardship: President Tinubu Floats Company To Bring Down Food, Drug Prices

Business, Economy, FGN, Health
Hardship: Tinubu Floats Company To Bring Down Food, Drug Prices President Bola Tinubu said yesterday the Federal Government hopes to bring down the price of food and promote local manufacturing of essential drugs and other medical supplies through the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company in the new year. Tinubu, who disclosed this in his New Year nationwide broadcast to the nation, also asked states to key into the federal government’s Compressed National Gas, CNG, programme to reduce the cost of transportation for Nigerians. The President equally said the youth confab he promised in the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance…
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Jan
01
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Rethinking Global Digital Macroeconomics: The Intersection Of Parallel Universes, Emerging Technologies, And Interplanetary Trade – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Rethinking Global Digital Macroeconomics: The Intersection Of Parallel Universes, Emerging Technologies, And Interplanetary Trade – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Business, Economy, Technology
Rethinking Global Digital Macroeconomics: The Intersection of Parallel Universes, Emerging Technologies, and Interplanetary Trade Introduction The world is on the cusp of a revolution in global digital macroeconomics, driven by the convergence of emerging technologies, shifting global economic power dynamics, and the increasing importance of digital trade. As we navigate this uncharted territory, it is essential to understand the far-reaching implications of this transformation on the global economy, businesses, and societies. The intersection of parallel universes, emerging technologies, and interplanetary trade is giving rise to new economic systems, structures, and opportunities that will redefine the fabric of global digital macroeconomics.…
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Dec
26
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia Residents Flock To Local Markets For Christmas Shopping, Spend Millions

Abia Residents Flock To Local Markets For Christmas Shopping, Spend Millions

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Abia Residents Flock to Local Markets for Christmas Shopping, Spend Millions As Christmas season unfolds, residents of Abia State are flocking to local markets to purchase items for the festive season. Our freelance correspondents visited three major markets in Abia State - Aba Main Market, Umuahia Main Market, and Abiriba Main Market - to capture the excitement and gather insights from shoppers. Aba Main Market: A Hub of Festive Activity At Aba Main Market, our correspondent met with three shoppers who shared their experiences. Mrs. Nneoma Okoro, a trader, said, "I come to Aba Main Market every year to buy…
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Dec
18
2024
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President Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (See Full List)

President Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (See Full List)

Business, Economy, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Devt Authorities (See Full List) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, signaling his administration’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency of these critical organizations. The newly appointed executives are expected to leverage their expertise to boost agricultural productivity, manage water resources, and foster rural development in alignment with the administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians. The new appointments were made public on Wednesday in a statement issued by Special Adviser to…
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Dec
16
2024
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NNPC Reduces Petrol Pump Price Across It’s Retail Outlets

NNPC Reduces Petrol Pump Price Across It’s Retail Outlets

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
NNPC Reduces Petrol Pump Price The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol across its retail outlets. According to Tribune Online correspondent who visited the NNPCL retail outlets in Ibadan observed that petrol, which was sold between N1,025 to N1,040 per litre, has been reduced to N1,015 per liter. This represents N10 to N25 reduction from its previous price. Also, Daily Post reports that the nation’s oil company has also reduced its pump price across its retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In the FCT,…
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Dec
14
2024
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Would Otti’s Pro Business Programs Expand ABIA State’s Economy In 2025/2026? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Would Otti’s Pro Business Programs Expand ABIA State’s Economy In 2025/2026? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Would Otti's Pro Business Programs Expand Abia State's Economy in 2025/2026? Last month, Abia's Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, declared in a private meeting that he has laid out and implemented a series of programs and projects in the three senatorial zones of the state, drawing immediate appreciation from business leaders of those zones. “Most of the programs rolled out would likely prompt pro-poor growth, leading to expanded opportunities for enterprises,” a business man Chidi Umeh in Isiukwuato said. An importer of used fabrics in Aba, Kalu Nwojo, said he’s expanding more patronage come 2025/2026 as he's expecting higher purchasing…
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Dec
12
2024
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Abia’s Flight To Progress: The Airport Project That’s Taking Shape – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Gov. Otti)

Abia’s Flight To Progress: The Airport Project That’s Taking Shape – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Abia's Flight to Progress: The Airport Project That's Taking Shape Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D. Abia State is on the threshold of a transformative journey, courtesy of the airport project that's gaining momentum. The proposed airport, initially approved as an airstrip by the Federal Government, has been upgraded to a full-fledged airport, thanks to Governor Alex Chioma Otti's tireless efforts. This development is a testament to the Governor's vision of opening up Abia for investment flow and socio-economic growth. With the airport, Abia State is poised to become a hub for commerce, industry, and tourism, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. The…
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Dec
10
2024
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Every Moment Is A New Chance: The Socioeconomic Benefits Of New ABIA State Airport Project Engagement

Every Moment Is A New Chance: The Socioeconomic Benefits Of New ABIA State Airport Project Engagement

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Every Moment is a New Chance: The Socioeconomic Benefits of the New Abia State Airport Project Engagement The Federal Government team from the Ministry of Aviation visited Abia State to inspect a proposed site for the airport. The team, led by Dr. Emmanuel Meribeole, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation, aimed to ensure the land and location align with regulatory requirements for airport siting. Governor Alex Otti mentioned that the state government had identified a suitable location, and he emphasized the importance of the airport's location, stating that it was crucial for the project's success. The airport project has…
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Dec
09
2024
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NAFDAC Begins Enforcement Of Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, PET Bottles; Urged Manufacturers To Comply

NAFDAC Begins Enforcement Of Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, PET Bottles; Urged Manufacturers To Comply

Business, News Flash
NAFDAC Begins Enforcement Of Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, PET Bottles; Urges Manufacturers To Comply Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged manufacturers and distributors to comply with the ban on alcohol in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Speaking during a session at the NAN Forum in Abuja on Sunday, Adeyeye reiterated the ban and the agreement signed by the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria. In 2018, the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml was banned in Nigeria. Manufacturers were subsequently given…
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