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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia One of the leading footwear companies, Comfort Stevens, is set to begin operation in Aba, Abia State by December, 2024. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr John Nwankwo, when he led a team of investors from the United States, China, and Brazil to Governor Alex Otti. He promised to rewrite the story of Abia State and Nigeria in the footwear business. Nwankwo, however, recounted the ugly experience he and his team had gone through under the previous administration in trying to realise their dream of establishing a world class shoe factory…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Ohha Microfinance Bank Enugu has threatened to sue the Enugu State Government and demanded N100 billion for the demolition of its corporate headquarters at No. 1 Ogui Road Enugu. This was contained in a pre-action notice letter written by it counsel, Olu Omotayo Esq. and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia dated June 5th 2024 and made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu. The letter reads in part: “We write to you on behalf of Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited formerly of No.1, Ogui Road, Enugu whom we shall hereafter refer to as…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to Governor Peter Mbah on Water/Sanitation/Hygiene, Chika Mbah, has stressed the importance of proper disposal of wastes especially nylon and plastics to preserve the environment. She said this during the tree planting campaign at the premises of Government Technical College (GTC), Enugu to mark the 2024 World Environment Day. This year’s event with the theme, “land restoration, desertification and drought resilience,” was organised by UNICEF and the Enugu State Government through the Ministry of Environment. The special adviser said that because nylon materials do not decay they impede the growth of trees…

…Says victims, veterans should be honoured Ben Ezechime, Enugu Nzuko Umunna, a global pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, on Thursday, called for the memorialisation of 30-month civil war to honour victims and veterans through erection of monuments in key locations in the country. This is contained in a communiqué of the second edition of Nzuko Umunna monthly dialogue issued in Enugu on the topic: “Memorialising the Nigerian–Biafran War – A Catalyst to Better Civic Engagement and Sustainable Development in South-East Nigeria.” The communiqué was signed by President of Nzuko Umunna, Professor Chinedu Nebo and its Executive Secretary, Dr Uju Agomoh, after a…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved two hundred million dollars investment to guarantee constant electricity supply in the state with the Orashi Electricity Company. The Governor disclosed this while announcing the inauguration of members of the Electricity Regulatory Commission and the House of Assembly Service Commission. He stated that the investment, secured through private partners, will be entirely funded by the partners, with no financial contribution or borrowing required from the state. Expressing his confidence in the power project, the Governor said that Imo State will soon experience 24-hour steady power supply in all…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has tackled the Federal Government over the payment of the fuel subsidy. In a statement issued via his verified X account on Wednesday, the former vice president expressed shock and concern that the government is still supporting downstream consumption. Atiku’s comment comes hours after the FG admitted that fuel subsidy expenditures are expected to surge to ₦5.4 trillion in 2024. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made this known on Tuesday during the presentation of the Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement Plan (ASAP) to President Tinubu…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has planted no fewer than 70 economic trees in Federal Government College (FGC), Enugu, as part of efforts to ensure land restoration in the South-East. The NNPC Foundation tree planting is also part of efforts to nationally sustain the Federal Government Green Initiative as well as commemorate the World Environment Day (WED) 2024, which is held every June 5. The theme for this year’s WED Day is “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience.” In a sensitisation to students of FGC, Enugu before the tree planting the Managing Director of NNPC…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Policy-makers in the Federal Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) and in the Nigerian National Assembly have been urged to always make use of evidence synthesis reports to inform policy and programmatic decisions. The Vice-Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State Nigeria, Professor Jesse Uneke, made the call during the Second National Stakeholders’ Engagement Event. The event took place at the Rockview Classic Hotel, Abuja. The varsity don stressed the need for Nigeria to shift focus on strengthening individual, organisational and national capacity to deliver goals and mandates. Prof. Uneke, who is also…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State House of Assembly has passed into law the bill to establish the Anambra State Peace Building and Conflict Management Agency 2024 and Other Related Matters. This was sequel to a motion moved for the bill to be read for the third time by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, following extensive legislative process at the ‘Committee of the Whole’ during plenary on May 21. The bill is to come into force immediately it is assented to by the governor. The bill seeks to foster peace and manage conflicts within the state with…

By Zainab Suleiman Okino As part of activities to mark (not celebrate) the one-year anniversary of the Bola Tinubu administration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris initiated ministerial sectoral briefings to update Nigerians on the activities of the government in the last one year. He also used the opportunity to launch the Nigerian National information Portal, the “official digital gateway to comprehensive information about Nigeria”. The portal, he said, would serve, as “centralised source for both local and international audiences providing reliable and up-to-date information on various aspects of the nation, including the government, the people of…