Economy Archives - Page 5 of 95

Mar

30

2026

Hon Ibe Okwara Osonwa Flags Off 2026 Empowerment, Poverty Alleviation Programme In Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.

Abia State, Economy, Metro, Ohafia, Politics2027, Arochukwu, Economy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

The Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Okwara Osonwa will on Thursday April 2 2026 formally flag off his 2026 Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation Programme in Ohafia Abia State. The event scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Ohafia Local Government Area Secretariat, Ebem Ohafia is part of the lawmaker’s ongoing constituency intervention initiatives targeted at strengthening livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities for constituents. Governor of Abia State Alex Otti is expected to attend as Special Guest of Honour, while the Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu will participate as Guest of Honour. The programme will feature the distribution of a wide range…

Mar

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

As Gov. Otti Advances Industrialization, Job Creation with Commissioning of Ultimum Beverages Plant in Osisioma

Abia State, Business, Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAlex Otti, Business, Economy, Opinion

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The commissioning of the Ultimum Beverages Plant in Osisioma LGA on Wednesday, 25 March, marks a major milestone in Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s drive to industrialize Aba and Abia State. The event highlights his administration’s commitment to boosting industrial growth, creating jobs, and positioning the state as a vibrant hub of economic activity and investment. At the core of Governor Otti’s industrial strategy is the revival of dormant industries acquired from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), including the Star Paper Mills in Owerrinta and Aba. These long-inactive facilities are being rehabilitated and prepared for…

Mar

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Yutong Mgt. Wowed By Gov. Otti’s Infrastructural Drive As Dr Ukaegbu Takes The World’s Leading Electric Bus Manufacturer on a Tour Of Revolutionary Public Transport in Abia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Column, Economy, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

In a bold move poised to redefine public transportation in Abia State, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, expressed excitement about the on-site visit of Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., the world-renowned bus manufacturer, to the state. The visit marked a significant step in Governor Otti’s vision to modernise and streamline transportation infrastructure for the benefit of all residents. The tour of inspection was expertly coordinated by Dr Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, Honourable Commissioner for Transport, who guided the Yutong delegation through the state’s fleet of newly acquired buses. During the tour, the Mayor of Umunneochi Local Government Area also expressed his gratitude…

Mar

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umunneochi LGA Chairman, Mayor Afurobi Hosts Amb. Osita Offor, Yutong China, in Drive for Historic Industrialization Initiative in Abia State

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Economy, NewsAbia State, Politics, Ultimate Commander

In a groundbreaking move set to transform the industrial landscape of Abia State, Chief Mayor Afurobi, Chairman of Umunneochi Local Government Area, played host to a high-powered delegation from Yutong, one of the world’s leading industrial conglomerates, at his office, marking a historic milestone for the community and the state. https://youtu.be/W15qFqfAwps?si=fSdJ7Uig84CE2wEB The visit, which also featured Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, leader of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), underscored the strategic collaboration between visionary local leadership and global partners to establish a new industrial hub in Umunneochi. The planned Yutong…

Mar

14

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Season Of Roasted Corn: Why Nigeria’s Opulent Ghosts Are Returning To Their Villages

Column, Economy, Opinion, Politics2027, DSM, Opinion, Politics

By Dr. Sunny Oby Maduka (DSM) The charcoal is being lit. Across the 774 local government areas of Nigeria, the scent of burning corn will soon waft through the air, mingling with the dust of neglected roads. But this isn’t the aroma of a harvest celebration; it is the scent of a recurring crime scene. In a few days, the “Abuja Saints”, those men and women who haven’t tasted the brackish water of their villages since they were sworn in in 2023 will undergo a miraculous transformation. The bulletproof glass of their N200 million SUVs will slide down. The stiff,…