Author: Candid Reporters

The workers in the Federal Capital Territory,  Cross River, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Kaduna and Zamfara states may embark on strike action on Monday following the failure of the state authorities to negotiate the payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage. Though the implementation panels set up by the concerned states have been meeting with labour leaders in a bid to ward off the strike action, the various state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress have expressed their readiness to embark on a strike from today. The FCT Council of the NLC had earlier directed the workers in the six Area Councils…

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD and the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC are at war over the overloading of products at the refinery. PHRC accused tanker drivers of being responsible for the low pace of loading of petroleum products at the facility, PTD, through its umbrella body, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, dismissed the allegation, saying the company was being economical with the truth. Meanwhile, Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria, MEMAN, Petroleum Products Retail Outlets owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN and National President, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, said they were ready…

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday, 30th November, officially declared open the maiden edition of the Aba International Trade Fair at Aba Mega Mall complex in Osisioma Local Government Area of the State. The 10 days 2024 Aba International Trade Fair is a joint undertaking between the Abia State Government and the Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (ACCIMA), with the Theme: ABIA REFORMS, LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES! Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Governor said that Abia and Aba has reached a very important point in its evolution as a major business destination in…

Deputy Speaker, Kalu congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on her re-appointment as DG, WTO Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her re-appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to serve for a second term. Kalu in a statement eulogized Okonjo-Iweala who was Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, saying that she has made some footprints in the sands of time and the annals of world’s history as the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General. The…

Nigeria’s former finance minister, Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This is her second term in office. Her present stint will end on 31 August 2025. She was first elected as the WTO DG on February 15, 2021. Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and the first African to head the WTO was the only candidate in the race and had been all but assured a second term. The organisation’s 166 members “today agreed to give incumbent Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala a second term as director-general,” the WTO said in a statement. The 70-year-old Nigerian’s reappointment was approved…

The media landscape in Abia State is set for a transformative experience as the highly anticipated Abia Media Day 2024 approaches. Themed “Celebrating the Voice of Abia, Empowering the Future of Media,” this prestigious event will unite media professionals, industry stakeholders, and leaders to honor the significant role of media in shaping Abia’s socio-economic development. Key Event Details Date: December 7, 2024Morning Summit: 10 AM at Rapha Hotel, UmuahiaEvening Hangout: 8 PM at De Latinos, Umuahia The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to provide insights into the challenges, proffer solutions and empower the future…

Abia State government has signed a N10 Billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI) for the industrialization of the state. The Executive Director, MSMEs, Bank of Industry, Shekarau Umar disclosed this while speaking with newsmen after signing the MOU in Umuahia. Under the agreement, the Abia State government will provide the sum of N5 Billion which will be matched with another N5 Billion by the BOI for a start and disbursed to entrepreneurs in the State to boost their businesses. According to the Executive Director, one of the best ways to develop a state is through…

By Azubuike Jinanwa/Divine Nwankwo (Umuahia) Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially commissioned the first smart school in Abia State. Speaking while commissioning the smart school facilitated by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa at the Ofali Akwu Secondary School, Ohafia, Governor Otti said that his administration has rolled out free and compulsory education at the primary and Junior secondary levels, adding that he would consider extending the policy to the senior secondary level as soon as the state’s economy improves. He urged parents and guardians to take advantage of the new policy to send…

By Azubuike Jinanwa and Divine Nwankwo (Umuahia) Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has formally reopened the newly renovated and retrofitted Nnamdi Azikiwe Secretariat for efficient service delivery by civil servants. Speaking during the event at Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, Governor Otti said that the renovation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Secretariat is a prove of his determination to change the face of the State’s civil service. “This reopening ceremony is in furtherance of our commitment to building a State that serves the needs of the general public in the most efficient way”. “The renovation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Secretariat is another…

In celebration of its second-year anniversary, Sun FM Igbere is set to honor Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa with the prestigious award of “Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year”. This recognition is in appreciation of his remarkable contributions to societal development and his unwavering commitment to empowering the less privileged. Through his various initiatives, including the Obidogo Movement, the Nwa Aba Movement, and the Chief Iheanyi Franklyn Chinasa Foundation, Chief Chinasa has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals across communities. His philanthropic efforts focus on empowering the less privileged, fostering self-sufficiency, promoting career development, and advancing financial sustainability.…