Business Archives - Page 19 of 46

Sep

14

2024

Gov. Alex Otti Urges Traders To Relocate To Abia State, Assures Them Of Adequate Security, Business Friendly Atmosphere

Abia State, Business, Economy, MetroAbia State, Alex Otti, Business, Economy, Metro

Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR has assured leaders and traders of Alaba International Markets, Oyinbo, Ladipo, and United Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria of adequate security measures, a business-friendly atmosphere, and a conducive environment to invest and do business in Abia State. Through his Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem, Governor Otti expressed his administration's readiness to create physical infrastructural development and facilities that will serve as a one-stop business hub for investors and traders. https://youtu.be/CqbjrbWDyEQ?si=yEE1qoPXkIG0kYR0 Chief Inem emphasized the state government's commitment to providing a conducive environment for businesses, highlighting initiatives such as…

Sep

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (1) – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Business, Column, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Business, Economy, Nigeria, Opinion

Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how not to think”. It also reminds one of the stage-like observations of Robert Nester Marley, that “in the midst of water, the fool goes thirsty”. Nigeria's reliance on oil can be diversified, but the elite's mindset stands in the way. A notable example is Mexico's…

Sep

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bill Gates, Dangote, Others Attend National Economic Council Meeting at Aso Rock

Business, Economy, News, PoliticsBusiness, Economy

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, and Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are attending the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, is taking place in the Council Chambers. Their presence is likely linked to their foundations' efforts to eradicate wild poliovirus in Nigeria. The meeting comes amid widespread concern over the recent fuel price hike, which has sparked national outrage. In addition to Dangote and Gates, several state governors are in attendance, including Babagana Zulum (Borno), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Abdullahi Sule…

Sep

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Setting The Blueprint For Educational Advancement: The Otti’s Example

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

It is no more news that the Abia state Governor His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti has awarded scholarships to 46 indigent students studying in different tertiary institutions through the Alex Otti foundation (AOF) scholarship scheme, the event which was held at the sacramento event centre is not the first of its kind as it has been a culture over the years pioneered by Gov. Otti through the foundation even as an ordinary citizen Gov. Otti through this initiative over the years has proven his dedication and commitment to a working educational system where no one will be denied right to…

Aug

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Belemaoil Appoints New CEO, CFO to Drive Transformation and Growth

Business, Economy, News, SponsoredBusiness, Economy

Indigenous global oil firm, Belemaoil Producing Limited, has announced the appointment of Ahmadu H. Sambo as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and Emmanuel O. Onos as its Chief Finance Officer. The appointments aim to drive the company's transformation and realize its shared vision. Sambo, a former Group General Manager (GGM) of Finances at NNPC, brings over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Onos, the new CFO, has over 35 years of experience in the financial space of the oil and gas industry. The board of directors expressed confidence in the new appointees, stating that they…