Economy Archives - Page 18 of 69

Dec

24

2024

Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently VII.

Economy, Metro, NewsAbuja, Chris Nwaokobia, Economy, FCT, Metro, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, RIP

Hunger/Food Stampedes And the effort of State Operators to blame the Victims. I listened first to Mr Tope Fasua a Presidential Adviser on the Economy attempting a near impossible task of blaming the victims of the Food Stampede in Ibadan, Abuja and Okija. He struggled to shift the blame from pervasive hunger and poverty to the dead; he struggled to shift the blame from a dysfunctional economic policy to the Organizers; he struggled to shift the blame from economic reforms that have multiplied poverty to those in desperate need of supplies to get by; he struggled to shift the blame…

Dec

16

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okoh Hails Senator Orji Kalu’s Development Strides in Abia North

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, chidiebere okoh, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a respected APC Chieftain in Abia State, has commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his outstanding contributions to the development of Abia North Senatorial Zone. Okoh praised Kalu's tireless efforts in delivering economic and infrastructural dividends to his constituency since his election in 2019. According to Okoh, Kalu's dedication to the development of Abia North is remarkable. "His commitment to improving infrastructure, advocating for the welfare of our people, and driving economic growth is truly exceptional," Okoh said. "We, the people of Abia North, are proud to have him as our representative and stand by him…

Dec

11

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Celebrating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Reappointment as WTO Director-General – Peter Obi

Column, Economy, News, SponsoredEconomy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Peter Obi, WTO

I am sincerely delighted at the reappointment of my very dear elder sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation for a second term, effective from 1 September 2025. The very heartwarming news was just announced by the General Council of the organization. Iweala's admirable character, impressive resume, and litany of achievements in public office stand her out as a competent leader for such a noble organization. With her very visible contributions to our national development and the global community, she remains one of Nigeria's most valuable human capital exports to the world, a symbol of hard…

Dec

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chibuike Jonas Appreciates President Tinubu for SEDC Reshuffling, Extols Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsBenjamin Kalu, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chibuike Jonas, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, SEDC

Following a recent shake up in the South East Development Commission, SEDC by the President and Commander in Chief of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in Abia State, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the president who has walked his talk in his converted efforts to restore confidence of the Southeastern part of Nigeria through people oriented policies targeted at true reintegration and sense of national Unity. Mazi Jonas admits that this is the first major step towards healing in the South East since the civil war and…

Dec

07

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Minister Umahi Defends Tinubu, Labels Critics “Enemies of Nigeria”

News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Dave Umahi, Economy, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has come out in strong defense of President Bola Tinubu, stating that those criticizing the president's reform efforts are motivated by jealousy and should be considered enemies of Nigeria. Umahi expressed confidence that Tinubu's reform agenda will ultimately benefit the economy, and that all stakeholders are working together to achieve this goal. He attributed criticism of the Lagos-Calabar coastal project to envy and jealousy, emphasizing that the project will drive growth in every state across the country. The minister also praised Tinubu's commitment to completing projects initiated by his predecessor, a move he considers rare…