Economy

May
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
CELEBRATING THE STARS OF TOMORROW Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day Protocols It is my honour to join the children of Abia State, fellow parents, teachers and all who love the joy and excitement that come with being around the young ones in welcoming all of us to the 2025 International Children’s Day celebration in our State. We have gathered as members of one large family to share in the excitement of our children as…
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May
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said Nigerians are raising their voices against the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because they are used to making easy money. Kalu made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex. Asked to appraise the economy under the present administration, the Chief Whip of the Senate, who acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering due to the economic reforms, claimed that the positive effects of the reforms would…
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May
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn – FGN The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that looted funds totalling $ 967.5 billion and N277 billion have been recovered in cash and assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the recovery was made in 2024 alone. According to him, whereas the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, reclaimed over N248 billion, $105 million, and 753 duplexes in its asset recovery efforts, on the other hand, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, recovered N29.685 billion in cash and $966,900…
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May
27
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval for three major financial proposals involving external and domestic borrowings amounting to billions of dollars, euros, and naira. In a set of letters read on Tuesday during plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, the president requested legislative backing for the federal government’s external borrowing rolling plan for 2025–2026, a $2 billion foreign currency bond issuance in the domestic market, and the issuance of bonds to clear outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). – $2bn Foreign Currency…
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May
27
2025
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The Otti Wave In ABIA (2023-2025): A Political-Economic Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Otti Wave In ABIA (2023-2025): A Political-Economic Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
The Otti Wave in Abia (2023–2025): A Political-Economic Renaissance The ascension of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State has catalyzed a transformative wave, redefining governance through a blend of infrastructural revolution, fiscal discipline, and social inclusivity. Drawing from Abia’s government publications and news databases, this article explores the political-economic implications of the "Otti Wave," anchoring its analysis in development theories, fiscal frameworks, and grassroots impact. 1. Infrastructure-Led Development: Roads as Economic EnablersGovernor Otti’s administration has prioritized road infrastructure as a cornerstone of economic revival. Over 200 kilometers of roads, including the dualized Owerrinta-Umuikaa Road and rehabilitated Ohanku Road, have been…
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May
26
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Expect Multiple Commissioning Of Projects In The Next 30 Days

Expect Multiple Commissioning Of Projects In The Next 30 Days

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
EXPECT MULTIPLE COMMISSIONING OF PROJECTS IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS, GOV. OTTI TELLS ABIANS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has told Abians to expect multiple commissioning of projects in the State within the next 30 days. Governor Otti was speaking at his 2nd Year Anniversary Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the premises of Ibeku High School, Umuahia. The Governor listed the projects to be commissioned to include; Primary Healthcare Centres, Smart Schools, Retrofitted School Buildings, Roads among others, and assured the people of his commitment to make Umuahia wear the look of a Capital City. "After the 2nd Anniversary,…
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May
25
2025
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Governor Otti’s Week: A Divine Tapestry Of Blessings And Transformation – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti’s Week: A Divine Tapestry Of Blessings And Transformation – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Otti’s Week: A Divine Tapestry of Blessings and Transformation The week in review for Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, unfolded as a testament to divine favor and answered prayers, as his administration’s strides drew gratitude, celebration, and spiritual affirmation from citizens and leaders alike. Anchored in themes of divine blessings, the week highlighted how visionary leadership, when aligned with purpose, becomes a vessel for communal upliftment. 1. Erosion Rescue in Ovom Street: A Community’s Prayer AnsweredThe week began with an outpouring of gratitude from Enyinnaya Solomon Esq., who lauded Governor Otti’s swift intervention to address the devastating erosion…
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May
25
2025
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Two Years In Office, Peter Obi Extols Otti’s Achievements, Says, You Don’t Need To Tune To Radio To See His Works

Two Years In Office, Peter Obi Extols Otti’s Achievements, Says, You Don’t Need To Tune To Radio To See His Works

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
‎TWO YEARS IN OFFICE, PETER OBI EXTOLS OTTI'S ACHIEVEMENTS, SAYS, YOU DON'T NEED TO TUNE TO RADIO TO SEE HIS WORKS. ‎‎The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi has extolled the achievements of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, within 2 years in office, stating that one doesn't need to tune to the radio to know what the Governor is doing.‎‎Mr. Peter Obi was speaking during a ‎Special Anniversary Sabbath Service held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Aguiyi Ironsi Layout, Umuahia. He noted that the two…
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May
24
2025
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Why Governor Alex Otti Deserves Re-election In 2027: A Case For Continuity And Progress In Abia State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Why Governor Alex Otti Deserves Re-election In 2027: A Case For Continuity And Progress In Abia State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Why Governor Alex Otti Deserves Re-Election in 2027: A Case for Continuity and Progress in Abia State Introduction:Governor Alex Otti’s tenure in Abia State has been nothing short of transformative, shattering decades of infrastructural decay, systemic corruption, and divisive politics with a governance model rooted in accountability, inclusivity, and tangible results. From reconstructing abandoned roads like Ohanku and Port Harcourt Road to slashing ghost workers and revitalizing healthcare and education, Otti’s administration has rekindled hope in a state once synonymous with dysfunction. His equitable development strategy has bridged ethnic divides, earning bipartisan endorsements from opposition stalwarts like Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe…
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May
23
2025
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Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Mrs. Tinubu Commences Distribution Of Food Items As Part Of RHI In Abia State, As Gov. Otti Lauds Initiative

Abia State, Economy, Empowerment, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
MRS. TINUBU COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD ITEMS AS PART OF RHI IN ABIA STATE, AS GOV. OTTI LAUDS INITIATIVE. The Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has commenced the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups in Abia State as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Social Investment Food Outreach Programme. Speaking at the event held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti commended Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu for appreciating the pains many individuals and families are passing through in the face of economic challenges and…
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