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Jan

20

2025

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Expanding The Automotive Industry In Nigeria: Car Assembly Plants In ABA, Umuahia And Ohafia – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Manufacturing

Expanding the Automotive Industry in Nigeria: Car Assembly Plants in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia The supercharged across the state, infrastructure projects are intentionally laid pathways to A Greater Abia. These masterful strokes are not ends in themselves as some shortsighted critics have posited. They are in a damned hurry to flaunt their anti-Otti antics than seat down, study to understand the why and how of the Otti Wave projects. These fine gentlemen are rather pumped up in their myopia, and erroneously indulge in shameful comparisons. May I ask them: Have you not noticed that all fingers are not equal? Secondly,…

Jan

17

2025

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The Power Of Small: How South-Easterners’ Cottage Industries Are Driving Innovation And Sustainability Worldwide – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Manufacturing, South East

The power of small: How Southeasterners' Cottage Industries are driving Innovation and Sustainability worldwide The split-screen image above represents a big box factory on one side and a cottage industry on the other. The big box factory is depicted as a large, industrial building with smokestacks and a complex network of pipes and machinery. In contrast, the cottage industry is shown as a small, cozy workshop with a few workers busy producing the same product as the big box factory. The image highlights the contrast between the two approaches to production, with the big box factory representing large-scale industrial production…

Jun

29

2024

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Roxettes Motors Nears Completion Of Their 40,000 Units Capacity Per Annum Automobile Assembling Plant In ABIA, Commends Gov Otti For Creating The Enabling Environment.

Abia State, Good Governance, Manufacturing, News Flash, Technology

ROXETTES MOTORS NEARS COMPLETION OF THEIR 40,000 UNITS CAPACITY PER ANNUM AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLING PLANT IN ABIA, COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR CREATING THE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT THAT BROUGHT THEM TO ABIA STATE . ROXETTES motors is almost set to commence the assembling of vehicles in Abia State before the end of October 2024 as the construction of its assembly plant at Obu-Aku City in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State nears completion and all the equipment needed to start the 40,000 units of automobiles per annum are expected to arrive Abia State before the end of August 2024. The Abia-born…

Mar

03

2024

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Abia State With Alex Otti, Regaining No 1 Status As Investors Troop To Aba

Good Governance, Abia State, Business, Manufacturing, News Flash

Investors are flocking to Aba as Taiwan's Maxxis Tyres plans to establish a full-scale tyre production plant in the city. Following the stable power restored by Geometric Power in Aba North, with plans to expand to 8 other LGAs by next week, interest in the commercial hub is growing. Taiwanese Directors of Maxxis Tyres through Apostle Chibuzo Of OPM church, recently visited Ohanku Community to inspect land for the production plant, which will include motorcycle/tricycle tires, car tires, light trucks, ATVs, trailer tires, and more. Maxxis Tyres, a brand of Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. in Taiwan, originally started as…

Mar

03

2024

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FG To Support Local Manufacturers With N75 Billion

CBN/Commercial Banking, FGN, Manufacturing

FG To Support Local Manufacturers With N75 Billion As part of efforts to tackle the present economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians, the federal government has set aside N75bn to support the manufacturing enterprises. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Barrister Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha on the occasion of NDE special day at the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Saturday. The minister represented by her Special Assistant, Administration, Barrister, Paul Abuluba affirmed that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on urgent actions to reverse the poor trend of the economy. “President is…

Feb

17

2024

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Escalating Cement Prices: FG Summons Dangote, BUA Others

News Flash, Business, Manufacturing, Works

FG Summons Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge, Others Over Escalating Cement Prices The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiralled out of control The Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister on. Media Edward, Uchenna Orji, the Minister was “Worried by the escalating cost of cement despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers.” Those invited to the urgent meeting include Dangote…

Jan

24

2024

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‘S3x Toy Business Is Booming, And We Are One Of The Best’ -Chidi Mokeme

Business, Manufacturing, News Flash

Chidi Mokeme Reacts To Speculations Of Running A S3x Toy Business Veteran Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme has responded to rumours about his involvement in the sex toy business. During an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Chidi confirmed his venture into the sex toys industry, revealing that he initiated it a few years ago and that it has been successful. He said: ‘‘I did start a s3x toy business, and that business is one of the best out there. It’s booming, and that’s how I know. We run it the way we do because people want to keep it hidden.…

Jan

05

2024

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5 Tech Skills To Gain Financial Security In 2024 – By Nnate Ernest

Business, Information Technology, Manufacturing

5 TECH SKILLS TO GAIN FINANCIAL SECURITY IN 2024 Millions of people have improved their lives and delivered substantial contributions to our beautiful planet through technology. Technology is definitely one of the fastest growing careers out there. Career in technology has several benefits and a high salary is one of them. . There are many in-demand tech jobs to choose from, but I have decided to pick 5 which I feel require a short time to get started and have the potential of paying well. You can get started with just a smartphone, good internet connection and dedication. DIGITAL MARKETING…

Oct

27

2023

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Federal Government Set To Reactivate The Steel Sector, Revive MTI Onitsha

Economy, FGN, Manufacturing

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SET TO REACTIVATE THE STEEL SECTOR, REVIVE MTI ONITSHA Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR on Thursday, October 26, 2023 received in courtesy visit the Honourable Minister of State for Steel Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu at the Governor's Lodge Amawbia, Awka Anambra State. The Honourable Minister, Hon. Uba is on a 2-day official tour of the National Metallurgical Training Institute (NMTI) in Onitsha which is under the purview of his office. The Minister during his speech held that it is difficult to discuss Nigeria industrialization without putting Anambra State into consideration as the state prides as…

Aug

12

2023

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You’re Our Number One Customer, Innoson Chairman Tells Abia State Gov Otti.

Manufacturing

YOU'RE OUR NUMBER ONE CUSTOMER, INNOSON CHAIRMAN TELLS GOV OTTI Founder and Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, makers of Innoson motors brand, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, has described Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, as his company's foremost customer. Chief Chukwuma, who paid a business visit to Governor Otti at his Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government country-home, on Friday, thanked the Governor for being a great promoter of the Innoson brand. "He's the number one marketer of Innoson," Chief Chukwuma said of Dr. Otti. "Most of the vehicles bought by government in this state (Abia) are Innoson vehicles and…