Economy Archives - Page 5 of 71

Apr

17

2026

Governor Otti Flags Off Abia ANPA Medical Mission

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, Health, Metro, News, SponsoredAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Health, Metro

On April 14, 2026, Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, officially flagged off the 5-day Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) Medical Mission, a free healthcare outreach holding in Aba and Umuahia. The event drew key government officials and stakeholders, notably the Mayor of Ohafia LGA Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, whose presence underscored the growing alignment of grassroots leadership with the State’s healthcare transformation agenda, alongside the other mayors including the Host Mayor, Umuahia North LGA, Chief Smart Ihuoma. Also in attendance were the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu; Speaker of the Abia…

Apr

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chinedu Onyeizu Visits Abia Power Commissioner to Celebrate, Strengthen Gov. Otti’s Transformative Electricity Reforms

Abia State, Business, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion, Politics

Chinedu Onyeizu recently paid a courtesy visit to Engineer Ikechukwu Monday (MNSE, FNSE), the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities in Abia State, in a meeting that clearly underscored the transformative vision of Alex Otti (H.E.) in reshaping the state’s power sector. The visit was not just ceremonial, but a deliberate effort to further highlight the strength and effectiveness of Governor Alex Otti’s policies aimed at expanding electricity access to every nook and cranny of Abia State. It reinforced the administration’s commitment to ensuring that no community is left behind in the ongoing power reforms.Central to the discussions was the…

Apr

16

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Transport Revolution: Umuahia Central Bus Terminal Set for Commissioning

Abia State, Business, Economy, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Economy, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Umuahia is set for a major shift in urban mobility as the state prepares to commission the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal, a pioneering facility expected to redefine public transportation across Abia State. The project represents a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise infrastructure and restore order to the transport system. Conceived as a world class intermodal hub, the terminal is equipped with organised loading bays, spacious passenger lounges, digital ticketing infrastructure, robust security and surveillance systems, and ample parking space. It is also designed to support the state’s expanding fleet of electric buses,…

Apr

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why CBN Recapitalization May Not Drive Real Sector Growth — Oyedokun

Business, Economy, NewsBusiness, CBN, Economy

A professor of accounting at Lead City University, Godwin Oyedokun, has cautioned that the recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may not automatically stimulate growth in Nigeria’s real sector. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Oyedokun acknowledged the significance of the recapitalisation programme but warned against assuming it would directly improve credit access, especially for small businesses and informal operators. The CBN had earlier announced the successful completion of its recapitalisation initiative, which commenced in March 2024 and ended on March 31, 2026. According to the apex bank, 33 financial institutions met the new…

Mar

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

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…