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Jun
06
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State’s Commercial Heritage: Historical Context And Economic Backdrop – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Commercial Heritage: Historical Context And Economic Backdrop – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Historical Context and Economic BackdropAbia State’s commercial heritage forms the bedrock for social entrepreneurship in Aba, Umuahia, and Abiriba. Aba, famously called the "Japan of Africa," built its reputation on indigenous manufacturing, especially in leatherworks and textiles from hubs like Ariaria Market. At its peak, shoemakers exported over two million shoes monthly across West Africa, generating ₦1 billion ($2.5M) annually. Umuahia evolved as an administrative center, while Abiriba nurtured a culture of commerce. Despite this potential, infrastructural neglect—exemplified by the derelict Port Harcourt Road in Aba—hampered growth for decades. Post-2018, social entrepreneurship surged nationally, with ~40% of Nigerian social enterprises…
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Jun
05
2025
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Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA For Sustainable Urban Renewal – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA For Sustainable Urban Renewal – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Otti: Strengthening GADA, UCDA for Sustainable Urban Renewal Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The Abia State government, under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has demonstrated a renewed commitment to urban renewal and development in the state. This commitment is evident in the recent appointment of board members for the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA) and the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) to make Aba attractive for investment and economic growth while Umuahia wears the aesthetic and befitting face of a state capital. The infrastructure development initiatives targeted by the governor's administration largely aim to create opportunities for sustainable socio-economic growth, job…
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Jun
03
2025
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Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Book Smart versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among Abia Youths The ongoing debate between formal education ("book smarts") and experiential knowledge ("street smarts") holds particular significance in entrepreneurship, especially within emerging economies like Nigeria where infrastructural constraints and market volatility demand adaptive resilience. This discussion synthesizes insights from semi-structured interviews with five purposively sampled youth entrepreneurs (aged 24–35) from Abia State, representing diverse sectors including agriculture, retail, fashion, technology, and food processing. All participants operated businesses for an average of five years, with backgrounds ranging from vocational diplomas to postgraduate degrees. Uche Nwankwo, founder of Nwankwo…
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Jun
03
2025
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2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani

2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics
2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani Former Senator and rights activist, Shehu Sani, has urged the North to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sani, who spoke in an interview with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, said the North appreciated the progress made so far under President Tinubu. “For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the progress made so far by this present government and for those of them who had the opportunity to do better and they failed, we tell them that…
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Jun
02
2025
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Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado Ibrahim

Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado Ibrahim

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado-Ibrahim The Young Progressives Party, YPP, presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Malik Ado-Ibrahim, has faulted the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, asking the Nigerian leader to reshuffle his team. Ado-Ibrahim made this statement on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The YPP chieftain said that President Tinubu has not been able to translate his vision into reality because of the calibre of persons working with him. “Now, in my own opinion, most of what the president has, as far as his cabinet is concerned, should be refreshed. They’re done. “There is…
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Jun
02
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Sends A Message Of Congratulations To Mr. President On His 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Ikenna Ukwa Sends A Message Of Congratulations To Mr. President On His 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Presidency
A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO MR PRESIDENT ON HIS 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION I join well meaning Nigerians all over the world to celebrate a significant milestone in the leadership journey of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, as he celebrates his second anniversary in office. As the President of Nigeria, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the nation's progress and development which has been characterized by bold decisions, innovative policies, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His administration has made significant strides in various sectors, including economic reforms, infrastructural development, and social welfare programs. He has worked tirelessly to promote…
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Jun
02
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Sends 2nd Anniversary Celebration Message To Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR

Ikenna Ukwa Sends 2nd Anniversary Celebration Message To Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR

Abia State, Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MESSAGE TO GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI On the occasion of your 2nd Anniversary as Governor of Abia State, I celebrate your remarkable leadership and vision for Abia State. Your commitment to transforming our great state has been evident in the numerous initiatives and projects you've launched, aimed at improving the lives of Abians. The people of Abia State are witnessing positive changes, and your leadership has brought renewed hope and optimism to our citizens. We're confident that your leadership will continue to yield dividends for the good people of Abia. May God bless you and guide you as…
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Jun
01
2025
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Promise Kept, Foundation Laid: A Week Of Tangible Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Promise Kept, Foundation Laid: A Week Of Tangible Progress – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Promise Kept, Foundations Laid: A Week of Tangible Progress In a powerful testament to governance defined by accountability and action, Governor Alex Otti’s administration marked a week of transformative milestones across Abia State. From the triumphant resolution of the decades-long Ovom erosion crisis—delivered precisely on the nine-month timeline he pledged—to the strategic push for a multi-million-dollar dairy farm poised to revolutionize local agriculture, Otti demonstrated that promises are not mere rhetoric but blueprints for progress. This period also saw the signing of 18 landmark laws, including the Senior Citizens Bill and the scrapping of inefficient agencies, cementing institutional reforms that…
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May
31
2025
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True Life Confession: My Husband ‘Died’ In A Gas Explosion – Until I Saw Him Buying Suya In Ibadan (Part 1)

True Life Confession: My Husband ‘Died’ In A Gas Explosion – Until I Saw Him Buying Suya In Ibadan (Part 1)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, True Life Confession, True Life Story
PART 1: MY HUSBAND ‘DIED’ IN A GAS EXPLOSION — UNTIL I SAW HIM BUYING SUYA IN IBADAN I was in the middle of frying plantain when the call came.It was from my husband's colleague in Port Harcourt."Amara, something terrible has happened. Chuka… he's gone."At first, I didn’t understand."Gone where?" I asked, wiping my palm on my wrapper.There was a long pause.Then came the bombshell."Chuka died this morning. Gas explosion at the site."My heart stopped. I sat on the kitchen floor, oil still sizzling behind me.Chuka? Dead?We had just spoken the night before.He’d sent a voice note: “Baby, I’m tired.…
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May
31
2025
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Chronic Defections In Nigerian Politics: Who Gains, Who Loses – And Why INEC Must Enforce The Law

Chronic Defections In Nigerian Politics: Who Gains, Who Loses – And Why INEC Must Enforce The Law

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
Chronic Defections In Nigerian Politics: Who Gains, Who Loses — And Why INEC Must Enforce The Law! In Nigeria’s democratic journey, one recurring threat continues to destabilise the political terrain — the chronic defection of politicians from one party to another. This trend is not only harmful to political stability but also undermines ideological clarity, electoral integrity, and most importantly, citizen trust. Under NIDMECORP, we believe that without decent and expert mentoring, guidance, or coaching — even in politics, Nigeria cannot attain quality governance and leadership quickly enough. Mentorship bridges experience and vision. It builds character, enforces values, and ensures…
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