Business Archives - Page 10 of 46

Oct

22

2025

Abia To Partner ARMTI To Upgrade Subsistence Agriculture To Business.

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government will partner the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) to upgradesubsistence Agriculture in Abia State to business. The Governor stated this on Tuesday, October 21st, while receiving in his office, a delegation of the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) led by its Executive Director, Dr Olufeme Oladunni. Governor Otti described Abia State as a place where 70% of the population engage in one form of agricultural activity or another, saying that, if supported, the result would be more positive. "This is a place where 70% of the population…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rhino Homes Slams Sahara Reporters Over Fake ‘Mass Casualty’ Claim at Aba Project

Abia State, Business, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Business, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Rhino Homes and Properties Limited, the official developer and concessionaire of the Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba, has strongly refuted a misleading and sensational publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that “many were feared dead” following a minor props failure at Block D of the ongoing construction site. In a statement issued by the company, Rhino Homes described the report as false, reckless, and grossly unprofessional, noting that no single casualty was recorded during the incident. According to the company, the minor technical issue occurred in one of the sections being handled by a sub-contractor, Van Daniels Construction Company, and was promptly…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ABSG To Flag Off Waste – To-Wealth Initiative, Concludes Plans To Acquire Afro-Beverages.

Abia State, Business, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his government will soon flag off the Waste - To - Wealth initiative aimed at turning debris into wealth for the development of Abia State. Governor Otti disclosed this on Thursday in Government House, Umuahia, during the October edition of "Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians", a monthly interactive programme of the Governor. The Governor acknowledged that waste collection and disposal have been properly dealt with in the State from the inception of his administration, when he declared state of emergency on waste management, but said that the process is now moving to…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief Kalu Commends Gov. Otti for Prioritizing Bende in Electricity Roadmap, Affirming Him as a Leader Who Truly Listens.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Emeka Kalu

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Chairman of E.C.K Foundation, has expressed his gratitude to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for promptly including Bende Local Government Area in his administration's electricity roadmap. This development comes after Chief Kalu made a passionate appeal through an open letter, emphasizing the urgent need for improved electricity supply in Bende, a longstanding challenge for its residents. Chief Kalu praised Governor Otti as a "listening Governor" who prioritizes the welfare of the people. "Governor Alex Otti is a listening Governor who remains focused on delivering the dividends of democracy and good…

Oct

16

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay Agents at Risk as CBN Issues Tough New Rule

Business, Economy, Metro, News, Social IssuesBusiness, CBN, Economy, Metro

Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators across Nigeria are raising concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest regulations for agent banking. They warn that this new policy could threaten small fintech companies and jeopardize millions of livelihoods. The CBN's new directive prohibits PoS agents from working with multiple financial platforms. This means that agents currently collaborating with providers such as Moniepoint, OPay, and PalmPay must choose only one platform to operate under. According to operators, this rule will severely limit business flexibility, stifle competition, and enhance the dominance of a few large players in the market. The Association of Mobile Money…