Official: How Abia emerged third most-preferred investment destination
February 22, 2021
Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief Okiyi Kanu, has explained that the state’s emergence as the third most-preferred investment destination in Nigeria came as a result of the deliberate policies of the state government tailored towards economic recovery.
Okiyi, who made the explanation while reacting to the recent release by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) where Abia was ranked the third state with the highest foreign capital inflow among the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory for the year 2020.
According to the NBS release, Lagos had the highest inflow at $8.3 billion, followed by Abuja with $1.3 billion while Abia came third with $56 million.
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By Clifford Ndujihe
THEY had been at home for 10 months on account of the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They eagerly returned to school mid last month and were set to write their final examinations, graduate and join in the efforts to develop their father land.
This will no longer be for Samuel Adesomoju Tobi, a final year law student and Oluwasemire Ojinni, a final year Business Administration student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State.
The duo were among 15 victims of an accident at the university gate on January 23. While Adesomoju was one time president of the Students union of the university, Oluwasemire was the first female president of the National Association of Business Administration and Management Students of AAUA.
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OGUN, the Gateway State has been lucky to have scored first in many areas of human endeavours to the admiration of many and to the chagrin of a few. In fact, it has been called the state of giants by great intellectuals on account of the contributions of its indigenes to sociopolitical and economic development of Nigeria, Africa and the World at large. Ogun has produced giants in law, accounting, sports, science,literary and Arts as well as politics.
It is therefore not surprising, that the state is gifted with another giant who is not only an embodiment of the tradition of excellence that Ogun is known for, but also combines energy, zeal and creativity that are uncommon. Senator Ibikunle Amosun (SIA) is the definition of a home made brand who is proudly “Egba” and truly global in his orientation. He didn’t only rise to the pinnacles of his professional career, he has also done exceedingly well in political space leaving indelible marks in the hearts of the people wit
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Head, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Business institutions and budget specialists in the country have agreed to constitute implementation, monitoring and supervision body, so as to influence the economic policies makers to be more proactive, disciplined and efficient, as well as ensure excellent budget performance in every fiscal year.
The Abeokuta Business School ABS, Crescent University’s Director, Dr. Jubril Salaudeen while reacting to the budget and business professionals, at the school’s “Colloquium on 2021 FGN Budget”, Tuesday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, declared that the idea of budget implementation monitoring was a brilliant one and a pragmatic approach to put the government on its toes – towards a substantial compliance to budget provisions.
The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday the average bus fare paid by Nigerian commuters within the city increased by 79 percent in one |