Insights

  By Professor Ambassador Nwaocha Ogechukwu   Based on the true life story of a young man in Imo State. According to Igbo custom, when a young man wants to marry, he would like to know the woman’s place before going ahead. If he decides to marry a lady from…

  By Alex C. Otti   Ndi Abia ibe m, I bring you warm and joyful greetings. I have come with a deep sense of our collective gratitude to the Almighty God for the blessing and privilege of waking up to another New Year. Let me join families, friends, and…

    By Mukondeleli Masiza   As the year draws to a close, businesses are grappling with the dual pressures of year-end fatigue and the approaching festive season. This period, characterised by increased workloads and a rush to meet annual targets, presents a ripe opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities…

      By Alex C. Otti     The world has been shrunk by technology into a small community of movers, dreamers and goal-getters. While it is true that transport and communication technology systems have contributed greatly in expanding our capacity to move and dream beyond the boundaries of…

        Stanley Ihedigbo examines and delves into Nestlé Nigeria’s water legacy, the impact, and the successes of its community-driven water projects.     Imagine how different life would be without accessible clean water. It’s unfathomable. The activities we take for granted in developed countries like washing our…

        By: Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell       In recent years, as natural gas prices have dropped in the United States and the natural gas supply has increased, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles are becoming the focus of renewed attention. Compressed natural gas is…

      Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Special Retreat for Members of the Abia State Executive Council and Senior Appointees of the Government Held at Panyu Hotel and Resort, Aba on Friday, September 27, 2024.     For many…

        This is an announcement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stating that: MPR (Monetary Policy Rate): The interest rate at which the CBN lends to commercial banks has been increased to 27.25%. This means loans from banks are likely to become more expensive. CRR (Cash…

    By Beryn Orera   Constantly looking for clients, dealing with loneliness and uncertainty, and navigating blurred boundaries between work and personal life can lead to significant anxiety for freelance journalists. These conditions can discourage freelancers and impact the quality of their work. Fortunately, however, there are ways to…

      By Odoh Diego Okenyodo     Nobody has claimed responsibility The night is quiet, until it’s not, A crack in the air, a city shot, Bandits rise, inscribed in dread, Holding banners of blood They step forward, boldly claiming fire and brimstone They say it’s theirs, the…