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Feb
22
2025
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Media-Driven Development And The Afro-Modernity Blueprint – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Media-Driven Development And The Afro-Modernity Blueprint – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Media-Driven Development and the Afro-Modernity BlueprintAbia State, Nigeria’s southeastern dynamo, is scripting a media-propelled development narrative akin to Rwanda’s post-2000 Image of Africa rebranding and Singapore’s state-crafted “Lion City” identity. By leveraging media as a strategic tool, Abia has amplified its industrial resurgence, spotlighting the $1.5 billion Enyimba Economic City—a project likened to Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone in scale—through partnerships with Channels TV, Arise News, and BBC Africa. This mirrors Rwanda’s use of international media to pivot from “genocide nation” to “Africa’s Singapore” (BBC, 2021). The state’s SME sector, contributing 30% of GDP, thrives on viral “Made-in-Aba” campaigns, echoing…
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Feb
22
2025
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German Envoy Present At ATTNEWS Unveiling, Gives Strong Commendations; Says That’s The Only Nigerian Online Newspaper He Reads

German Envoy Present At ATTNEWS Unveiling, Gives Strong Commendations; Says That’s The Only Nigerian Online Newspaper He Reads

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, People & Events, Personality
GERMAN ENVOY PRESENT AT ATTNEWS UNVEILING, GIVES STRONG COMMENDATION; SAYS THAT'S THE ONLY NIGERIAN ONLINE NEWSPAPER HE READS The German envoy Mr. Fredrick Carl who was present at the Unveiling of the ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS, Abia North Office in Ohafia was full of praises of the pattern of reportage of ATTNEWS stories and headlines. He told our news correspondent Onyemaobi Emetu during a short interview after the event that anytime he is in the country like this, he reads ATTNEWS updates and also when he is in his country. That it gives him bits of what is…
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Feb
21
2025
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Credible Journalism: Chief Eleanya Kalu, Mayor Ohafia LGA And Prince Okey Kanu, Honourable Commissioner For Information Endorse ATTNEWS

Credible Journalism: Chief Eleanya Kalu, Mayor Ohafia LGA And Prince Okey Kanu, Honourable Commissioner For Information Endorse ATTNEWS

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash
OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA KALU JOINED THE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION, PRINCE OKEY KANU TO ENDORSE ATTNEWS AT THE UNVEILING OF IT'S ABIA NORTH OFFICE IN OHAFIA LGA. The unveiling of Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper (ATTNEWS) at Ohafia LGA was a resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of credible and reliable journalism in Abia State. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, who lavished praise on ATTNEWS for its unwavering commitment to fact-based reporting. Chief Kalu's endorsement of ATTNEWS is a testament to the online…
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Feb
21
2025
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Civility, Disequilibrium, And The Creation Of Prosperity: The ABIA State Social Experiment Through The Lens Of The Bohr Model – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Civility, Disequilibrium, And The Creation Of Prosperity: The ABIA State Social Experiment Through The Lens Of The Bohr Model – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Civility, Disequilibrium, and the Creation of Prosperity: The Abia State Social Experiment Through the Lens of the Bohr Model In the annals of human progress, moments of profound transformation often emerge from the ashes of systemic failure, much like the quantum leaps that redefine atomic stability in the Bohr model. Abia State, once emblematic of Nigeria’s most debilitating paradoxes—a region blessed with human and material capital yet crippled by impoverishment, misgovernance, and squandered potential—now stands at the precipice of renewal. Drawing upon Niels Bohr’s revolutionary insights into atomic structure and his candid acknowledgment of the limitations of classical physics, we…
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Feb
19
2025
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80% Of Aba’s Micro -Enterprises Lack Access To Formal credit: Collaborative Lending Models And Movable Asset Finance Could Unlock Growth For Abia’s “Japan Of Africa” MSMEs – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

80% Of Aba’s Micro -Enterprises Lack Access To Formal credit: Collaborative Lending Models And Movable Asset Finance Could Unlock Growth For Abia’s “Japan Of Africa” MSMEs – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
80% of Aba's micro-enterprises lack access to formal credit: Collaborative lending models and movable asset financing could unlock growth for Abia's "Japan of Africa" MSMEs In the bustling streets of Aba, Abia State, lies a tale of untapped potential and unrelenting resilience. The city, fondly referred to as the "Japan of Africa," is home to a plethora of micro-enterprises that form the backbone of the local economy. However, behind the vibrant markets and industrious entrepreneurs lies a harsh reality: 80% of these micro-enterprises are denied access to formal credit, stifling their growth and condemning them to a cycle of poverty.…
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Feb
18
2025
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Between Otti And Wabara’s Truth – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Between Otti And Wabara’s Truth – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Between Otti and Wabara's Truth Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The recent commendation of Governor Alex Otti by Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has once again brought to the fore the question of truth and governance in Abia State. Speaking at the 80th birthday celebration of Dr. Godswill Emelike Okoro, Wabara commended Governor Otti for his good works in Abia State, saying that he was a citizen of Abia State before becoming a member of the PDP. This statement underscores Wabara's commitment to truth and his willingness to speak the truth, even…
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Feb
18
2025
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The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – What And Why? – By Engr. Ikechukwu Monday(Honourable Commissioner For Power And Public Utilities)

The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – What And Why? – By Engr. Ikechukwu Monday(Honourable Commissioner For Power And Public Utilities)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares by Abia State Government – What and Why? Enugu Distribution Company Plc (EEDC) was incorporated as a Public Liability Company in 2005 following the unbundling of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). In 2013, Interstate Electrics Limited took over the management of EEDC after the purchase of 60% of EEDC shares from the federal government through the privatisation process leaving 40% shareholding shares to Federal, State and local governments, warehoused by Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) and Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). EEDC operates within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) framework, licensed…
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Feb
18
2025
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Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Power & Energy
On further Clarifications by the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities concerning the raging 60% acquisition of EEDC. The clarifications contained in the release by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday yesterday is clear, unambiguous and well understood. His statement that due technical diligence is being carried out on the dilapidated infrastructure being used by the EEDC to distribute darkness in the State, as part of ongoing negotiations to acquire 60% stakes of Interstate Electrics in EEDC is different from what we read from the CPS that Abia state has acquired 60% of EEDC holding.…
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Feb
17
2025
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“The People Speak: Abia State’s ‘Voice Of The People’ Poll” (Vox Populi) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“The People Speak: Abia State’s ‘Voice Of The People’ Poll” (Vox Populi) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
"The People Speak: Abia State's 'Voice of the People' Poll" The "Voice of the People" poll, conducted in Abia State between June 15th and August 20th, 2024, has revealed interesting insights into the sentiments of the people. The poll was carried out in eight cities across the state, including Umuahia (June 15th-17th, 12 voice notes), Aba (June 20th-22nd, 11 voice notes), Ohafia (June 25th-27th, 10 voice notes), Arochukwu (July 1st-3rd, 12 voice notes), Umunneochi (July 8th-10th, 10 voice notes), Isuikwuato (July 15th-17th, 11 voice notes), Ukwa East (July 22nd-24th, 10 voice notes), and Bende (August 1st-3rd, 10 voice notes). A…
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Feb
17
2025
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Assessing Governor Otti’s Commitment To ABIA Workers’ Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Assessing Governor Otti’s Commitment To ABIA Workers’ Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Labour
Assessing Governor Otti's Commitment to Abia Workers' Welfare Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to the welfare of Abia workers and pensioners. This commitment is evident in several key areas. Since assuming office, Governor Otti has kept his promise of ensuring that workers receive their salaries and pensions on or before the 28th of every month. This regular payment has brought stability and relief to Abia workers and pensioners, enabling them to plan and manage their finances effectively. The timely payment of salaries and pensions has also boosted the morale and job satisfaction of…
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