Business Archives - Page 24 of 46

Mar

15

2024

Following fire incident, Gov. Otti announced relocation of Milverton Road Aba Motor Parks.

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, NewsAba, Abia State, Accident, Alex Otti, Business, Politics

Following recent upsurge in fire outbreaks in the markets and some other business facilities, the Abia State Government has announced a possible relocation of the motor parks along Milverton Avenue, Aba, to a more conducive area to allow for ease of movement. Governor Alex Otti declared the Milverton Avenue parks as a recipe for disaster, after inspecting the carcass of burnt vehicles, other items and parts of the building housing the bus terminal of Chisco Transport Company, which was gutted by fire Wednesday night. Speaking Thursday during an on the spot assessment of the fire incident, Governor Otti said the…

Mar

09

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

EEDC Boycotts Reps’ Summon To Public Hearing As Hon Okwara Tackles 5 Years Of Total Blackout.

Abia State, Business, Column, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, EEDC, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics

By Odo Ijere .. KUDOS AS HONORABLE IBE OKWARA OSONWA BEGINS TO TACKLE THE EEDC CANKERWORM. Finally, the people of Ohafia Udumaeze, Abiriba, Mkporo, Abam Onyerubi, and environs breathed some fresh air as our rising star and one of the biggest catch of today's 10th National Assembly, the people's representative, Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa begins to drag, grill, disembowel and join issues with the atrocious, mendacious and incompetent Eastern Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC owned by one of Nigeria's untouchable rabid capitalists, Chief Emeka Offor of Chrome Oil. Chief Emeka Offor's EEDC are known unrepentant outlaws since taking over the distribution…

Mar

08

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

2024 Women’s Day: An Urgent Call for Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria Amid Economic Crisis.

Business, Economy, Education, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Women

In a forthright and decisive speech on this year's International Women's Day, OHANAEZE NDIGBO throws light on the condition of Nigerian women who are suffering the burden of the country's worsening economic problems. As Nigeria is on the verge of bankruptcy, President Tinubu must take strong steps to choose a woman to lead the national economic team, in line with the theme of International Women's Day 2024: "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." The hard reality of Nigeria's current economic landscape makes it difficult for any administration to achieve the goals reflected in this year's Women's Day theme. President Bola Ahmed…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

FAAN to Relocate Businesses from Port Harcourt Airport

Business, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The management of Port Harcourt International Airport has announced plans to relocate concessionaires and mini-businesses from the operational areas of the domestic wing. This decision aims to address the proliferation of shanties and improve the overall environment of the airport. Ngozi Onyeanwunna-Nwosu, the airport's public relations officer, clarified that the relocation is not intended to displace thriving businesses but rather to enhance serenity, security, and standards within operational areas. FAAN, as the regulatory authority, prioritizes public interest in its policies and implementations. The relocation initiative, which was communicated to affected business operators since November 2023, seeks to provide a better…

Mar

05

2024

By David Okoye

Bank Customers in Ibadan Face Challenges with BVN-NIN Linking

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsOyo state

In Ibadan, bank customers are experiencing long wait times as they attempt to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their bank accounts, following the Central Bank of Nigeria's directive to restrict Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN or NIN by March 1. Despite the directive, some customers view the process as unnecessary, citing the existing linkage of their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) to their NIN. Anike Adewoye criticized the move as a duplication of efforts and a waste of time and resources. Yinka Olanrenwaju shared his frustration after being denied a transaction due to the lack of NIN linkage…