Owerri chamber chief charges youths to get involved in national development
Dikachi FranklinMay 22, 2019
By Dikachi Franklin, in Owerri NIGERIAN YOUTHS HAVE BEEN urged to imbibe the spirit of discipline and sitting down to plan and take part in the tortuous path with patience in order to realize their dreams. “I don’t believe that Nigerians, especially the youths, have nothing to contribute or offer, it is all about […]
Rivers governor anchors second term economic development on agriculture
BEN EGUZOZIEMay 22, 2019
By Ben Eguzozie, in Port Harcourt Nigeria’s subregional governor of southern Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says he would use agriculture as plank to develop the oil-rich state in his second term, which begins on May 29, when he is expected to be inaugurated. The state has an estimated gross state product (GSP) of over […]
Delta raise funding for water, sanitation, as Nigeria’s urban area piped water drops below 10%
Ben EguzozieMay 16, 2019
Declares emergency in sector Delta State, with a sub-national gross state product estimated at $20 billion, is set to increase funding in providing water and sanitation in the next four years under a Water Supply Sanitation and Hygiene services (WASH), the governor, Ifeanyi Okowa stated in Asaba, the state capital. Governor Okowa is also […]
Boost to Imo industrialization as Nigerian American Chamber, Michigan, USA plans partnership with govt
Dikachi FranklinMay 16, 2019
By Dikachi Franklin, in Owerri The industrial sector of the Imo state economy is likely to receive a boost soon as the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan (NACOCOM-USA) Inc, which has launched its presence in Owerri, Imo state, has signalled its intention and readiness to help the industrial development and growth of the […]
Group resists auction of Imo Tiles Industry
Dikachi FranklinMay 16, 2019
By Dikachi Franklin, in Owerri An alleged attempt to auction and evacuate the remaining equipment at the premises of the Imo Tiles Industry at Nsu in Ehime Mbano local government area by the out-going government led by Governor Rochas Okorocha, using a firm known as Messrs Phigeal Integrated Limited is now being resisted […]
NAWORG Rivers State to acquire plots for crops cultivation, targets export market
Businessam StaffMay 9, 2019
Business women members of the Rivers State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA women group otherwise called NACCIMA Women group (NAWORG) say they are set to acquire bigger plots of land in the state to engage in crops cultivation for both local consumption and for the export […]
Kano Electricity Distribution Company to establish 100 literacy centres
Jacob AjakaiyeMay 9, 2019
By Jacob Ajakaiye, in Kano The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has stepped up its corporate social responsibility (CRS) with the conclusion of plans to establish women literacy centres (WLC) in 100 communities within its operational area of Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states. A press statement issued by Mohammed Kandi, spokesperson of the company, and made available to […]
In Owerri, outgoing NACCIMA president demands single digit rate from banks
Dikachi FranklinMay 8, 2019
By Dikachi Franklin, in Owerri Iyalode Alaba Lawson, president of the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI) and the outgoing president of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), says that deposit money banks and other financial institutions engaged in lending money to manufacturers and […]
Arbitrary hike in rent threatens Imo textile dealers, tailors
Dikachi FranklinMay 1, 2019
By Dikachi Franklin, in Owerri In Owerri, capital of Imo State, south-east of Nigeria, Nworie Lane Industrial Market is the hub of textile materials and the home of tailors, as well as fashion designers located along Douglas Road, Owerri, one of the busiest roads in the city. At Nworie Lane Industrial Market, business men […]
Nestle offers new seasoning, “Maggi® Signature’’, to markets
Dikachi FranklinMay 1, 2019
By Dikachi Franklin, in Owerri NESTLÉ NIGERIA HAS launched a new powder seasoning range designed, especially for Nigerian cuisine, “Maggi® Signature’’. Nestle’s latest Maggi brand was launched simultaneously in different locations in the country. It comes in three flavour variants — Jollof, Miya and Pottages to intensify and enhance the Nigerian cooking experience. “Maggi […]