Economy

Mar
25
2026
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Reopening of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway: The Best Easter Gift to Ndigbo as FG Ends Decades of Unfulfilled Promises and Fatal Accidents — Ohanaeze Lauds Tinubu and Umahi

Reopening of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway: The Best Easter Gift to Ndigbo as FG Ends Decades of Unfulfilled Promises and Fatal Accidents — Ohanaeze Lauds Tinubu and Umahi

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25th March 2026 The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, extends heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the timely completion of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway project, executed using advanced cement technology. This expressway, once notorious for fatal accidents, chronic traffic congestion, and substantial economic losses, has undergone a remarkable transformation under President Tinubu’s administration. For over 24 years, the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway was a harrowing nightmare and a deadly route for Ndigbo. Its dilapidated state caused immense suffering, hampered economic activity, and endangered lives daily. Despite repeated pleas from the Igbo people, previous administrations—led by Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan,…
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Mar
19
2026
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FG shuts down three Ogun factories over safety violations

FG shuts down three Ogun factories over safety violations

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Three factories in the Ogijo area of Ogun State have been shut down due to safety violations. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, ordered the shutdown of the factories on Wednesday during an occupational safety and health inspection. The companies are African Refractory and Allied Products, African Non-Ferrous Industries Ltd., and Metalworld Recycling Ltd. According to the minister, the companies had consistently disregarded required safety rules despite receiving formal notices dated December 9, 2025. He added that they failed to conduct hazard training and also did not provide Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, for workers. “The factories…
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Mar
16
2026
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Umunneochi Chairman Afurobi Receives Amb. Osita Offor, Yutong China to Launch Historic Industrial Projects in Abia

Umunneochi Chairman Afurobi Receives Amb. Osita Offor, Yutong China to Launch Historic Industrial Projects in Abia

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https://youtu.be/W15qFqfAwps?si=4ZUn7XEcboFHol2- In a groundbreaking move set to transform the industrial landscape of Abia State, Chief Mayor Afurobi, Chairman of Umunneochi Local Government Area, played host to a high-powered delegation from Yutong, one of the world’s leading industrial conglomerates, at his office, marking a historic milestone for the community and the state. The visit, which also featured Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, leader of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), underscored the strategic collaboration between visionary local leadership and global partners to establish a new industrial hub in Umunneochi. The planned Yutong…
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Feb
28
2026
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Amb. Osita Offor Backs Governor Alex Otti as Enyimba Hotel Revival Signals New Economic Era in Abia

Amb. Osita Offor Backs Governor Alex Otti as Enyimba Hotel Revival Signals New Economic Era in Abia

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The long-abandoned Enyimba International Hotel in Aba is finally coming back to life after over 4 decades, and prominent businessman and philanthropist, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor—popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenna Gburugburu)—has thrown his full weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s economic transformation agenda in Abia State. In what many observers describe as a landmark development, the revival of the Enyimba International Hotel marks a significant turning point in the state’s journey toward economic recovery and modernization. Originally conceived around 1979 as a five-star hospitality and conference hub, the project had remained a symbol of neglect and unfulfilled promises for…
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Feb
08
2026
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150,000 Jobs in View as Gov. Otti Backs ACSC with Strong Investor Protection Assurance

150,000 Jobs in View as Gov. Otti Backs ACSC with Strong Investor Protection Assurance

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Following the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 4, 2026, for the offtake of the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) under the Public–Private Investment Partnership (PPIP) framework, Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has assured investors of the safety and profitability of their investments in the landmark project. The governor urged interested investors to accelerate the realisation of the ACSC by releasing funds into the project, stressing that all investments would be fully protected through transparent governance structures and legally backed guarantees. Governor Otti gave the assurance during a banquet organised in Aba to host investors…
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