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  Tech   File Image by Uche Nwosu , Umuahia. The Senator Austin Akobundu Foundation’s 6-week digital skill training program for youths in Abia Central Senatorial District concluded on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the NOSTROCOM House, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia. The program, aimed at equipping participants with critical digital skills, ended with a call from Senator Austin Akobundu for the graduands to leverage their new knowledge to create businesses that contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth. The initiative, solely funded by Senator Akobundu, focused on six in-demand areas of digital technology: UI/UX Design, Web Design, Professional Graphics Design, Cyber Security Systems and Operations, Digital Marketing, and Forex Trading. Addressing the graduands, the Senator emphasized the transformative potential of these skills, describing them as tools for individual success, economic productivity, and community development. Senator Akobundu highlighted the inclusive nature of t...

  News   File Image By Enyinnaya Appolos Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has paid a heartfelt visit to the family of the late Professor Uche Ikonne, the 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who passed away shortly before the election. The visit, which took place at the Ikonne family’s country home in Agburuike, Isiala Ngwa North, was marked by reflections on the life and legacy of the late professor. Dr. Ikpeazu commended the family for their resilience and unwavering commitment to upholding the values and vision of Professor Ikonne, who was also a former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Ikpeazu remarked, “The strength and positivity displayed by this family in the face of such a great loss are a testament to the enduring spirit of Professor Ikonne. His contributions to education and governance in Abia State remain indelible.” Barrister (Mrs.) Uche Ikonne, wife of the late academi...

  News   Photo: Governor Sim Fubara Presenting 2025 Budget to Rivers Assembly  The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has presented N1.188 trillion as a budgetary estimate for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. This figure is an increase from the 2024 budget of N800 billion that was presented in 2023 to the Assembly. Fubara presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill shortly after delivering his address to lawmakers at the Assembly Auditorium, Administrative Block of Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. He said the 2025 budget, christened “Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,” will be implemented to achieve sustainable economic growth and accelerate the development of the state while improving the living standards of all residents. Fubara explained that with the set-out objectives, the 2025 budget will strengthen the capacity of the state to weather possible external shocks from the volatility of the nationa...