Ogbonnaya Onu dies, aged 72
Politician, author and engineer, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, former Governor and former Federal Minister, dies today in Abuja, aged 72.
Nigeria’s energy crisis worsens in April 2024
Nigeria’s energy crisis worsens as rates for utility services hit historic highs, negatively impacting home and office budgets nationwide.
Traveling to Enugu by air
This is a general guide for international visitors on things they must remember when traveling by air to Enugu, Nigeria
Best Western Plus Enugu
The hotel, Best Western Plus Enugu, is a luxury facility located in Independence Layout, Enugu offering top notch hospitality services
Political Voices
The coming hunger
Peter Obi again urges Nigerian authorities to return the country to the farms to avert the coming hunger.
Security agencies, protect Nigerians
VP Atiku Abubakar urges security agencies to protect hapless Nigerians from the menace of terrorists and kidnappers.
The facts about 2024 Budget
Presidency spokesperson Bayo Onanugu on the facts about the 2024 budget, a rebuttal of claims by a ranking senator.
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Electricity tariff increase and the big lie
Prof Ibrahim demonstrates how the argument for a 300 increase in electricity tariff is a big lie and will further hurt the economy.
Labour Party loses majority in Enugu House of Assembly
Labour Party loses its majority in Enugu State House of Assembly following two court-ordered election reversals and six recent defections.
Music stars made in Enugu
The Coal City holds its own as a cultural hub with the contribution of numerous music stars made in Enugu for the world
Pope pleads for conflict victims in Easter 2024 message
Pope Francis focuses on conflicts in his 2024 Easter Message and pleads for victims of violence and wars worldwide.
Okey Ndibe
We spoke to Okey Ndibe about journalism, art and the relationship between silence and power. And his new book project of course.
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TRAVELOGUE
Life after midnight in Ikpeazu’s Umuahia
Three weeks ago, I found that life after midnight in Gov Ikpeazu’s Umuahia is like walking into a lion’s den.
Politics & Policy
Mbah signs city expansion law
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, signs into law three House bills, including a law for expansion of Enugu City.
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Business
News . Policy . Finance . Investments
Zenith Bank names new CEO
Zenith Bank scores big for gender equality as it names Adaora Umeoji as the banks new but first female CEO.
Cable damage affects Internet services in Nigeria
A reported cable damage off the coast of Cote d’Ivoire affects Internet services in parts of Africa, including Nigeria.
Geometric is not on fire, officials say
The Geometric Power Plant in Abia State Nigeria is not on fire, an official told Enugu Metro to douse speculations about arson in the facility
Geometric is not supplying electricity to Aba right now
Geometric power, commissioned on Monday is not supplying its own electricity to Aba consumers right now, officials said last night,.
Geometric shifts Commissioning date by 48 hours
Geometric shifts backwards the announced date of commissioning of its Power plant by 48hours to accommodate Nigerian President’s schedule.
Challenges of aku-luo-uno for Lagos businesses
Emeka Orjih advances 9 challenges facing a number of Igbo business people in Lagos from answering the call of aku-Luo-uno.
Enugu Chamber elects new executives
Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ECCIMA, elects new executives as members bemoan growing challenges of doing business.
Geometric Power for commissioning in February
Geometric Power, Nigeria’s first private power company, is set for commissioning in February 2024, an official said.
Dangote’s first lifting of crude oil
Dangote’s first lifting of crude oil is an example of what is possible when the private sector takes the lead.
Tech
Fintech . Apps . Innovation . Telcom
Scholarships for needy students in tech
The Attueyi Coding Academy announces a new round of scholarships for needy students looking for a career in tech.
Attueyi Coding Academy empowers youngsters for a future in tech
Joe Attueyi, the Nnewi-born technocrat promotes scholarships for youths interested in learning coding through his recently launched academy.
Does remote work improve productivity?
Does remote work improve productivity, asks Jachimma Anikwe, and she provides answers with valuable insights from literature and practical experience.
Deadline for SIM-NIN linking extended to 31 December
Deadline for SIM-NIN linking extended to 31 December 2021 following pleas by mobile operators, authorities said.
Rwanda deploys robots for Covid-19 frontline workers
Rwanda, the East African nation, shows the way, deploys robots and drones to protect Covid-19 frontline health workers and transport support tools.
Lifestyle
Style . Fashion . Fitness . Travel
My new car is now a museum piece
My new car is a museum piece laments how fuel price hike threatens a hardworking lady’s business and life.
Nigeria investigates Airpeace passengers’ incident in Saudi
Nigeria investigates visa cancellation incident by Saudi authorities affecting 264 Jeddah-bound Airpeace Airline passengers.
The Abia Tower traffic gridlock
Dr Emeka Nwosu proposes solutions to the perennial traffic gridlock that springs up at the Abia Tower during festive seasons.
UK Opens Enugu Visa Office
The UK Government opens a temporary Visa Collection Centre in Enugu, the political capital of Southeast Region.
Luxury cube of Ikot Ekpene
Chido Nwakanma discovers how Ikot Ekpene, the former penal colony has transformed with a luxury cube of a world-class hotel.
Weekend
Celebration . After hours . Shows
Afrobeat to the World
Enugu Afterhours
If you’re seeking Enugu night time diversion, there is a healthy mix of afterhours Coal City entertainment to choose from
Afrobeat on big stage
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