Economy

Mar
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Invites Sinoma Company To Establish Its Factory In ABIA, Says ABIA State Is Willing To Partner With Investors

Gov. Otti Invites Sinoma Company To Establish Its Factory In ABIA, Says ABIA State Is Willing To Partner With Investors

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance
GOV. OTTI INVITES SINOMA COMPANY TO ESTABLISH ITS FACTORY IN ABIA, SAYS ABIA STATE IS WILLING TO PARTNER WITH INVESTORS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has invited the SINOMA Materials Company Nigeria Limited to establish its factory in Abia State saying that the State will be happy to partner the company in that regard. Governor Otti was speaking during a business meeting he held with a delegation from Sinoma Materials Company Nigeria Limited led by its Chairman, Mr. Zhang Hui. He said that the presence of SINOMA Materials Company Nigeria Limited in Abia State would create job to the…
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Mar
20
2025
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Gov. Otti Receives A Delegation From The Kingdom Of The Netherlands, Explores Areas Of Partnership, As Kaltani Company Seals Waste Management Deal

Gov. Otti Receives A Delegation From The Kingdom Of The Netherlands, Explores Areas Of Partnership, As Kaltani Company Seals Waste Management Deal

Abia State, Business, Economy, News Flash
GOV. OTTI RECEIVES A DELEGATION FROM THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, EXPLORES AREAS OF PARTNERSHIP, AS KALTANI COMPANY SEALS WASTE MANAGEMENT DEAL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday, 19th March received a delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria led by the Deputy Consul-General, Mr. Peter Keulers who were in the State on a scoping mission alongside the Kaltani Company led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Obi Charles Nnanna, who are due to commence the project of turning waste into wealth in the State after the execution of an MoU with Abia…
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Mar
20
2025
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Bridging Data, Time, And Space: A Triadic Framework For Inclusive Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Bridging Data, Time, And Space: A Triadic Framework For Inclusive Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Economy, Good Governance
Bridging Data, Time, and Space: A Triadic Framework for Inclusive Development In an era defined by data deluge, historical reckoning, and spatial inequality, the interplay of statistics, history, and territorial economics emerges as a transformative lens to address humanity’s most pressing challenges. This article synthesizes these disciplines, illustrating how empirical rigor, contextual wisdom, and spatial equity can converge to forge pathways for pro-poor development, epitomized by Dr. Alex Otti’s innovative policy framework. The Empirical Backbone: Statistics in a Data-Driven WorldStatistics, the science of uncertainty, is the bedrock of modern decision-making. By transforming raw data into actionable insights, it empowers societies…
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Mar
19
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State Set To Become A Tourist Destination, As Gov. Otti Seeks Collaboration With FGN

Abia State Set To Become A Tourist Destination, As Gov. Otti Seeks Collaboration With FGN

Abia State, Economy, FGN, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE SET TO BECOME A TOURIST DESTINATION, AS GOV. OTTI SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH FGN. Abia State Government is at the verge of becoming the most visited destination in Nigeria with its collaborations with the Federal Government in the area of tourism. The State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti stated this while receiving in audience a delegation of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments led by its Director-General, Hon. Olugbile Holloway. In his remarks, Governor Otti stated that working together with the Federal Government would assist in harnessing the tourists potentials of Abia State and develop the State. "When you…
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Mar
18
2025
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Governor Alex Otti And ABIA State: A Global Investment And Cultural Destination – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti And ABIA State: A Global Investment And Cultural Destination – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Tourism
Governor Alex Otti and Abia State: A Global Investment and Cultural Destination UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE — Fresh off sweeping reforms to revitalize security and governance, Governor Alex Otti is hinting an ambitious blueprint to catapult Abia State onto the international stage. Likely to be dubbed “Project Global Abia,” the initiative seeks to transform the southeastern Nigerian state into a magnet for foreign investment, tourism, and innovation, leveraging its entrepreneurial energy, cultural heritage, and strategic reforms. Branding Abia: “Africa’s Home of Enterprise, Culture, and Innovation”At the heart of Otti’s strategy is a rebranding campaign centered on a new slogan: “Abia State:…
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Mar
17
2025
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Human Capital Development In ABIA State: A Microeconomic Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Human Capital Development In ABIA State: A Microeconomic Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Human Capital Development in Abia State, Nigeria: *A Microeconomic Analysis Abia State, situated in southeastern Nigeria, embodies a microcosm of the nation’s human capital challenges and opportunities. Known for its entrepreneurial energy, particularly in cities like Aba—a bustling hub for commerce and small-scale manufacturing—the state grapples with systemic barriers rooted in economic decision-making, cultural norms, and institutional shortcomings. A microeconomic lens reveals how individual and household choices, shaped by costs, benefits, and constraints, intersect with broader structural inefficiencies to shape human capital outcomes. At the core of Abia’s human capital dynamics lies Human Capital Theory, which posits that investments in…
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Mar
17
2025
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Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’

Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’

Education, Economy, Human Rights, News Flash
Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’ A serving Corp member in Lagos State has cried out over a threat she received from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board following her recent social media post in which she expressed her displeasure about the rising costs of commodities in the country. According to the video shared on TikTok via the handle @talktoraye, the serving Corp member, in tears, explained how frustrated she is over the high cost of goods in the market, calling President Ahmed Tinubu’s government a “terrible” one for paying little attention…
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Mar
17
2025
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Bad Governance May Trigger Revolution In Nigeria – Obasanjo Warns

Bad Governance May Trigger Revolution In Nigeria – Obasanjo Warns

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, Security
Bad governance may trigger revolution in Nigeria Obasanjo warns Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over rising frustration among Nigerian youths, cautioning that continued misgovernance could trigger a revolution driven by hunger and anger. In his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo criticized the country’s leadership for mismanaging resources, fostering corruption, and failing to address the needs of young people. He stated, “Current trends on the continent portray a more assertive, younger population, intolerant of abuses of power and in search of the dividends of good governance, such that whether or not we accept it, an inevitable…
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Mar
15
2025
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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N815/Litre, Intensifying Price War

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N815/Litre, Intensifying Price War

Economy, Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N815/Litre, Shaking Up Market Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Thursday reduced its petrol loading cost from N825 per litre to N815 per litre, further intensifying the pricing war in the downstream sector. Reports indicate that marketers are taking advantage of the N10 reduction by sourcing petrol directly from the refinery instead of relying on depot owners, who may be forced to lower their prices. The landing cost of imported petrol currently stands at N774.72 per litre, factoring in shipping, import duties, and exchange rates. This lower cost had prompted some retail marketers to turn to…
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Mar
14
2025
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Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti’s Vision, Prospects And The Future – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti’s Vision, Prospects And The Future – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti's Vision, Prospects and the Future Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti's administration is poised to transform Aba, the great Enyimba city, into a hub of hospitality, tourism, and entertainment. At the heart of this vision is the Enyimba Hospitality Zone, a comprehensive project that will revitalize the abandoned Enyima hotel and create new facilities to boost the local economy. This ambitious project is a testament to Governor Otti's commitment to transforming Abia State into a hub of economic growth and development. According to Architect Uche Ukeje, General Manager of the Greater Aba Development Authority…
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