By Dr. Nelson Omenugha (nomenugha@gmail.com) INTRODUCTION The South-East remains Nigeria’s most entrepreneurial region and one of the country’s strongest engines of economic activity. Although it occupies less than three per cent of Nigeria’s landmass, the region is home to some of the nation’s largest commercial clusters, manufacturing centres, technology hubs, and trading networks. Cities…
PUBLIC NOTICE FIRSTPOWER INVITES CUSTOMERS TO STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT FOR NNEWI DISTRICT June 10, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) warmly invites its esteemed customers, community leaders, stakeholders, and members of the public to her 2026 Stakeholders Engagement Meeting, scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for customers within the Nnewi…
– Dr Nelson Omenugha, mnipr (nomenugha@gmail.com) The launch of the South East Venture Capital Programme (SEVCP) is an encouraging economic empowerment and development initiative. By deploying investment capital to high-potential startups, the programme has proven that right partnerships and drive can unlock innovation and attract investment to the South East. I must thank Mr…
By Our Correspondent Chief Ambassador Dr. Prophet Monday Akunna, CEO of Best Gas Limited and a respected community leader, attributes his remarkable success in business and life to one core value—integrity. According to him, trust is the foundation of every successful business relationship, and keeping one’s word, even at personal cost, is essential for long-term…
In the often unpredictable landscape of sports sponsorship in Nigeria, where corporate commitments come and go, Neros Pharmaceuticals Ltd has distinguished itself with an extraordinary record of twenty unbroken years of sponsoring the Anambra State FA Cup, a feat that remains unmatched at both state and national levels. From 2006 to date, the company…
Chief Ambassador Dr. Sir Afam Chukwuma stands as a distinguished symbol of integrity, resilience, and transformative leadership in Nigeria’s business landscape. As a nominee for Business Icon of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Eminent Man of the Year Awards, his journey reflects a rare blend of professional excellence, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment…
POWER SUPPLY CHALLENGES IN ANAMBRA AND THE PATH FORWARD: A WEEKEND ADVISORY FROM FIRSTPOWER March 27, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) warmly greets our esteemed customers across Anambra State as we approach the weekend and the month-end, and sincerely appreciates your patience, resilience, and continued cooperation in the face of…
By Ejike Abana In the high-octane environment of the “Light of the Nation,” where Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is steering a radical transformation of Anambra State, the role of the messenger is as critical as the message itself. The appointment of Mr. Christian Aburime as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) is not merely a political…
THIS IS MY WELCOME ADDRESS ON THE OCCASION OF THE EPISCOPAL GALA NIGHT RECEPTION OF MY DEAR BISHOPS IN MY COUNTRY HOME NNEWI MEANT TO RECEIVE AND WELCOME THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NIGERIA ON THEIR VISIT TO NNEWI TO ATTEND THE FORMAL COMMISSIONING OF OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA…
By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu Nigerian writer and journalist, Izunna Okafor, on January 9, 2026, clocked 32 years of age. The award-winning literary figure and journalist announced this on his social media handle on Friday, and had, in a recent interview with our correspondent, described his life as one full of with testimonies, looking back…
