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Oct
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Analysis Of States Implementing Higher Than National Minimum Wage – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Analysis Of States Implementing Higher Than National Minimum Wage – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, News Flash
States Implementing Higher than National Minimum Wage Nigeria's minimum wage landscape has shifted with several states adopting higher than N70,000 minimum wage. Lagos State, renowned for its thriving economy and high cost of living, leads this charge. Rivers State, fueled by its robust oil and gas sector, also implements this wage. Akwa Ibom State, rich in natural resources, and Delta State, boasting a diversified economy, follow suit. Ogun State, with its significant agricultural production and manufacturing, completes the list. Comparative GDP Analysis Lagos State's GDP stands at 33.7 trillion Naira, surpassing others. Rivers State trails with 13.3 trillion Naira, while…
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Oct
20
2024
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Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s Local Content Capitalization Bill As A Legislative Epoch – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s Local Content Capitalization Bill As A Legislative Epoch – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
HON. OBINNA AGUOCHA’S LOCAL CONTENT CAPITALIZATION BILL AS A LEGISLATIVE EPOCH. On the 17th of October, 2024, the federal legislative House sitting in Abuja captured in its publication a bill to ensure mandatory patronage of locally produced goods ably sponsored by Honorable Obi Aguocha, the member representing Ikwuano and Umuahia Federal Constituency and also a member of the Labour Party. This bill we're told followed a consolidation of three House Bills, 85, 1007, and 1330 sponsored respectively by Honorable Obi Aguocha from Abia State, Honorable Nnamdi Ezechi representing Ndokwa, Ukwuani Constituency from Delta state, and Honorable Jesse Okey Onuakulusi representing…
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Oct
19
2024
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Why Some Abians Do Not See A Strong Economy Nor Trust The Government – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Why Some Abians Do Not See A Strong Economy Nor Trust The Government – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
Why some Abians do not see a strong economy nor trust the government Abia State's economy is also influenced by psychological factors, national trends and development strategies. A decade-long stagnation in teachers' motivation due to unpaid salaries and sometimes zero compensation for retiring colleagues cultivated economic uncertainty, and diminishing trust in government support. We are aware that Nigeria's economic fluctuations in the last decade impacted Abia, affecting its stability. For instance, key indicators include a 23.74% urban inflation rate, exceeding 18.24% in May 2022, and a 21.20% Consumer Price Index increase over 12 months. This is in spite of the…
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Oct
19
2024
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Bill To Ensure Mandatory Patronage Of Locally Produced Goods Scales 2nd Reading In House Of Representative

Bill To Ensure Mandatory Patronage Of Locally Produced Goods Scales 2nd Reading In House Of Representative

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
BILL TO ENSURE MANDATORY PATRONAGE OF LOCALLY PRODUCED GOODS SCALES 2ND READING IN HOUSE OF REP A Bill for an Act for mandatory procurement (First Option) of locally made products, goods and services by government ministries, departments and agencies in order to encourage local manufacturers and indigenous companies on Thursday passed Second Reading in the House of Representatives. The bill (HBs. 85, 1007 and 1330) is sponsored by Hon. Obi Aguocha,Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi and Hon. Jesse Okey – Joe Onuakalusi. Leading the debate on the bill, Hon. Obi Aguocha, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Abia State said the bill…
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Oct
18
2024
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Uka La Agadi Ifu: A Deceitful Tale Of A Failed Bid To Have His Brother Imposed As Councilorship Candidate – By Ferdinand Ekeoma

Uka La Agadi Ifu: A Deceitful Tale Of A Failed Bid To Have His Brother Imposed As Councilorship Candidate – By Ferdinand Ekeoma

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
UKA LA AGADI IFU: A DECEITFUL TALE OF A FAILED BID TO HAVE HIS BROTHER IMPOSED AS COUNCILORSHIP CANDIDATE Our initial attitude was to ignore Mr. Chinedu Obilor (Iyierioba) and his poorly made video, but on a second thought, we felt that we should set the records straight. Mr. Obilor pleaded with me to assist his brother emerge as a Councillorship Candidate in Afugiri Ward, Umuahia North LGA. I promised to speak to party leaders in the LG as imposition was not allowed. I also encouraged him to get his brother to sell himself to the people. Iyierioba would later…
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Oct
18
2024
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About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East, South South
ABOUT US:UNITED IGBO ELDERS' COUNCIL (UNIEC) WORLDWIDE:(Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) Philosophy, Vision & Mission. The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, an offshoot of ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY, the foremost socio-cultural umbrella body of  Igbo Elders Council, consisting of Elder-statesmen, major stakeholders , opinion leaders and leaders of thought both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora. It  is an independent movement and a child of necessity, advocating for the restoration of Igbo identity , language, norms , values, tradition , cultural heritage as well as regeneration of Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy. UNIEC WORLDWIDE is…
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Oct
18
2024
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Gov. Otti’s Administration Committed To Delivering On The Promises That Won It The Enduring Support Of Our People – By Dodoh Okafor

Gov. Otti’s Administration Committed To Delivering On The Promises That Won It The Enduring Support Of Our People – By Dodoh Okafor

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
The Dr Alex Otti administration in the State will remain committed to delivering on the promises that won it the enduring support of our people. We can already see that in the unprecedented investments in, and restoration of public infrastructure, regular payment of the emoluments of workers and retirees, improved urban sanitation and security of lives and property, especially in communities that were hitherto overran by terrorists. Even then, the Government will as a matter of responsibility, respond vigorously to any attempt to mislead the public with barefaced lies, half truths and irritatory comments on social and traditional media by…
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Oct
18
2024
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Tinubu Sometimes Move Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Tinubu Sometimes Move Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash
Tinubu Sometimes Moves Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering — Senator Orji Kalu The senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu has claimed that President Bola Tinubu used to move around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to monitor the sufferings Nigerians are currently facing. The lawmaker and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress disclosed this on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. “The president himself knows that Nigerians are suffering and hungry. He is a street person; he knows the street very well,” Senator Kalu said. He continued: “The president some nights…
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Oct
17
2024
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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Asks Abia Mayors To Choose The Only Available Option To Resign.

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Asks Abia Mayors To Choose The Only Available Option To Resign.

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
IT'S TIME UP FOR NDI ABIA MAYORS. We read with fascination and the same time consternation of what seemed a rebuttal by 'ndi Abia Mayors' yesterday distancing themselves from their supposed plots to betray Dr. Alex Otti and the New Abia government. In their press release yesterday, 16th of October, they claimed to be working for Dr. Alex Otti with all their hearts and good intentions. And that the vision of Dr. Alex Otti in bringing them in as development partners has been well served going by development paradigms around our 17 LGAs and accusing who they described as political…
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Oct
17
2024
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Our Students And Community Are Interested In Listening To Dr. Alex Otti’s Achievements As A Governor In Nigeria – Harvard

Our Students And Community Are Interested In Listening To Dr. Alex Otti’s Achievements As A Governor In Nigeria – Harvard

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Harvard saw the politically motivated bitterness, tantrums, anger and hate contained in the letter written to them by our friend Eke Ako against Governor Alex Otti, and they politely and bluntly said to him: "This is an academic institution not a space for discussing politics. We usually bring top notch scholars, policy makers, and statesmen and women to campus. Our students and our community are interested in listening to Dr Otti’s achievements as a governor in Nigeria. They want to learn about the social and economic development going on in his state. This is the reason why we support his…
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