Recently, Chief Allen Onyema revealed how land battles frustrated his efforts to site Air Peace’s multi-billion naira Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Enugu and Anambra. His lament is more than personal; it is an indictment of Ndigbo. And it is time we faced the truth without excuses: our greatest obstacle to development is ourselves.
Here was a once-in-a-generation project requiring 34,000 square meters, that is roughly 76 plots of land for infrastructure that would have created 50,000 jobs, saved Nigeria ₦360 billion in foreign exchange annually, and placed the South East on the global aviation map. Yet instead of rallying to secure it, communities bickered, families fought, and vested interests strangled the vision. Land disputes and selfish claims over airport lands became more important than regional progress. What a tragedy!
Nigeria's Super Falcons have indeed made history by winning the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) championship, defeating host Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final match, reports ITREALMS.
The Falcons came from behind to win the game, with goals from Esther Okoronkwo, Gift Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini securing their 10th WAFCON title.
In the heart of Nigeria's digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country's growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria's social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to keep up with the rising costs of operations.
For nearly a decade, telecom tariffs in Nigeria remained unchanged, while the demand for data and voice services skyrocketed. The cost of operations, however, surged due to rising energy costs, inflation, currency devaluation, and increased costs of importing telecom equipment. These mounting expenses threatened the very foundation of the sector, making it difficult for operators to maintain infrastructure and deliver high-quality services.
By increasing the stakes under the current digital economy development plans in the country, calls for commendations for more to come. So, its not surprising that the Nigerian Communications Commission is raising the ante, from what was witnessed at AfricaNXT 2023, writes ITREALMS’ REMMY NWEKE.
Preamble: It is not often that an applause is given to an individual or corporate organisaiton, but whenever there is an applause, there must be an associated reasons sufficient to merit it.
