Economy

Jul
10
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Rep Ibe Okwara Meets Tunisian Ambassador, Woos Investors, Promises Youth Advancement

Rep Ibe Okwara Meets Tunisian Ambassador, Woos Investors, Promises Youth Advancement

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, , ,
The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has urged investors to take advantage of the conducive environment in the Federal Constituency, and Abia State at large to invest in areas of their choice. According to the lawmaker, investors and potential investors can invest in the opportunities that abound in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. The lawmaker, who made the call when he visited the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Mohsen Antit, at the Tunisian Embassy on Wednesday in Abuja. He described Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency as an investment destination with several…
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Jul
03
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria or Nigeria Ltd: A Nation’s Struggle for True Independence

Nigeria or Nigeria Ltd: A Nation’s Struggle for True Independence

Column, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, , , , ,
By; AMBASSADOR ALIYU BIN ABBAS Since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1960, Nigeria's journey has been a turbulent one. The initial euphoria of self-governance was quickly overshadowed by a series of military coups that plunged the nation into political instability. The subsequent military regimes and the devastating Biafra War left indelible marks on Nigeria's socio-political landscape. As we examine Nigeria's trajectory from its independence to the present, we must confront the unsettling theory that foreign interests have covertly manipulated Nigeria’s leadership, fostering corruption and undermining the country's sovereignty. The Path to Independence and Indigenous Political Participation Nigeria's path…
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Jun
30
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Empowers 200 Constituents with Agro-Business Training and Support

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Empowers 200 Constituents with Agro-Business Training and Support

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, Sponsored, , , , ,
In a significant move towards fostering self-sustainable food security and Agro-business development, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has empowered 200(100 from each Local Government) constituents with essential training and startup support in poultry and fisheries. This initiative marks another milestone in his commitment to economic growth and community development. Yesterday's event was a vibrant gathering where constituents received comprehensive training and crucial resources to kickstart their ventures in poultry and fisheries. The support provided included bags of fish feed, bags of poultry feed, fingerlings, cartons of chicks, drinkers and feeders for poultry, and a pond for fish farming. This holistic approach…
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Jun
29
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
FIRS: The picture is here – Column

FIRS: The picture is here – Column

Business, Economy, News, Opinion,
!By abiodun KOMOLAFE We are in a time of pronounced change of thinking in a positive direction in Nigeria after decades of misadventures. To support this change, we must focus on the key policies and drivers of reform in order to assist them in their endeavours. A crucial aspect of this transformation is transitioning from a consumption-based economy to one driven by productivity, essential for achieving sustainable development. To achieve this, there is an urgent need for the prioritization of revenue collection to redirect Nigeria’s very economic foundation. While we may not subscribe to the ‘great man theory of history’,…
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Jun
29
2024
By Amos Oge Kalu
Food costs are high due to extortion and poor roads, according to C’River farmers

Food costs are high due to extortion and poor roads, according to C’River farmers

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, , , , ,
The deplorable condition of farm produce evacuation roads and the frequent extortions by government agents have been bemoaned by farmers and community leaders in the northern senatorial district of Cross River. In the northern region, which includes Yala, Ogoja, Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku, agriculture is the primary source of income. They claimed that because of the poor roads connecting their villages, they are unable to transport their produce to markets and urban areas, which has resulted in the waste of their farm crops. "The issue of numerous extortion checkpoints in these villages and towns has become very worrisome," stated Joseph…
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