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Oct

14

2025

Gov. Otti Inaugurates Board Of Abia State Technological Skills Acqusition Centre.

Abia State, Business, Economy, Education, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has inaugurated the Board of Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre with Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe as Chairman. Other members of the board include; Engr. Cletus Ogbonnaya Ekpo – Vice Chairman, Engr. Peter Ukonu – Director General, Mr. Gerald Ilukwe - Member, Mr. Chinenye Mba Uzoukwu - Member, Mr. Fidelis Nweze – Member, Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro - Member, Mr. Chukwudi Ogbonna - Member and Dr. Mrs. Rita Ndidi Amuchienwa - Member. Inaugurating the board on Monday in the Executive Council Chamber at the end of the weekly State Executive Council meeting, Governor Alex Otti…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Is First Again: Abia Green Shuttle Service To Be Launched Soon.

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, PoliticsBusiness, Metro, Opinion, Politics

Governor Otti's administration is poised to revolutionise the public transport system with the scheduled launch of EV (Electric Vehicle) Public Transport System, a move that will position the State at the forefront of sustainable transportation in Nigeria. The Abia Green Shuttle Service is part of Governor Otti's broader and futuristic vision for a modern and sustainable public transportation system, which aligns with global best practices, climate change and environmental sustainability goals. The State under Governor Otti has embraced the future over and above PMS, Diesel and CNG. The State plans to acquire 100 fleets of Electric buses to operate in…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Debt Under Tinubu Has Climbed To N152.4 Trillion — DMO Informs Nigerians

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, News, OpinionEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Nigeria’s total public debt stock has surged to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, according to fresh data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Saturday. This marks an increase of ₦3.01 trillion from the ₦149.39 trillion recorded in March 2025 —a 2.01% rise within just three months. In dollar terms, the figure rose from $97.24 billion to $99.66 billion, reflecting a 2.49% uptick. The DMO attributed the rise to increased borrowing both locally and internationally to fund fiscal gaps, despite ongoing revenue reforms and foreign exchange liberalisation. A breakdown shows external debt grew from $45.98 billion in…

Oct

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesEmeka Nwankpa, Lagos State, Metro, Opinion

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has expressed deep sympathy with the traders affected by the recent demolition of sections of the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Describing the development as a 'devastating blow' to the thousands of traders whose livelihoods are tied to the complex, Bishop Nwankpa lamented the human and economic cost of the exercise, which has left many families in distress. 'The demolition of the Trade Fair Complex has not only displaced traders, but has also disrupted the lives of countless dependents who rely on these businesses for sustenance,' he said.…

Oct

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Dangote Is An Institution, How We Treat Him Will Determine How Outsiders Will Judge Us” — VP Shettima Warns PENGASSAN

Business, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Nigeria, Politics

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to respect and protect the multibillion-dollar investment of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, describing it as essential to the nation’s economic stability and growth. He emphasized that the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery represents a national asset critical to Nigeria’s industrial expansion and global competitiveness. His remarks came amid the recent industrial action by oil workers under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over the alleged dismissal of about 800 unionized employees. The strike was later suspended after the intervention of Labour Minister Muhammad Dingyadi and National Security Adviser…