Abia State
30 Sep
The six-year old $60m Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises for the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has made significant strides in its first phase, ending by March 2025.
28 Sep
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called for a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework, highlighting its significant departure from traditional economic development models.
21 Sep
The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) has fixed Nov. 2 to conduct elections in the local government areas (LGAs) of the state. ABSIEC Chairman, Prof. George Chima, announced the date and timetable on Saturday in Umuahia during a meeting with political parties and other stakeholders in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
19 Sep
Abia State led other South East states in implementing the Nigerian Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programmes. The programme formerly called Nigeria COVID-19 Action for Recovery and Economic Stimulus is a $750 million World Bank-supported programme implemented by the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is to mitigate the impact…
19 Sep
A professor of Finance at Rhema University, Aba, Abia State, Prof. Udochukwu Godfrey Ogbonna, has advocated a synergy among the various levels of government, particularly the states and local councils, in revenue collection and administration for even development.
11 Sep
Abia State Executive Council (SEC) at its weekly meeting, yesterday, issued an ultimatum to property owners in Aba, the state’s commercial hub, who are yet to obtain their Approved Plan Certificates for their buildings to do so within the next 90 days.
10 Sep
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said that the state is yet to commence implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage to civil servants because the committee set up to work out modalities has been waiting for organised labour in the state, while the latter is waiting for the labour unions at the centre.
2 Sep
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested forty eight (48) suspected internet fraudsters in Umudike, Abia State. They were arrested on Friday, August 30, 2024, at different locations within Umudike, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from them include 12…
28 Aug
In the spirit of the 33rd anniversary of its creation, the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, yesterday, directed citizens of the state to use the day to reflect on challenges facing the state, and how to make the state better.
28 Aug
Motorists and residents in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, are excited about the progress of work on Port Harcourt Road.
28 Aug
Abia State Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechukwu Monday, has disclosed that all 58 water facilities in the state are currently not functional.
25 Aug
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a figure synonymous with political resilience and visionary leadership, has long been a driving force behind the economic resurgence of Abia State. As a former governor and now a senator, Kalu's contributions to economic growth, job creation, and infrastructural development have left an indelible mark on the state. His efforts not…
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