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The saying, "Change is the only thing constant in life", remains true across continents, cultures and religions. In reality, times have changed so have the process of doing business and making money.  History is replete with information of man's desire to find easier and faster ways of doing things with the aim to save time, cost and achieve more.  From telegram, to cable telephone and fax,  cellular telephone to smart telephone and  satellite telephone, to internet, air travel , online shopping, etc innovation in science and technology have created world wide  revolutions in the way we live.  Surprisingly, the business empire that took Alhaji aliko dangote three decades to build was surpassed by Mark Zuckerberg in profits in less than  5 years. This is a hard truth..Money is in science, money is in technology. The greatest science of wealth is in INNOVATION. Human beings will always pay to stay different with new and improved products and services. It...

  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for homegrown innovations to better regulate the gaming industry in Nigeria and reposition it to contribute more meaningfully to the nation’s economy. Mbah also called for more enlightenment in addition to regulation to guide the people to draw the line between leisure and addiction. He made the calls while declaring open the maiden Enugu Gaming Conference/Exhibition organised by the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission, ESGLC, in the state capital on Thursday. Speaking at the event themed, “Exploring the Future of Gaming: Innovations and Collaborations”, Governor Mbah, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, said gaming had the potential to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economy and the tourism industry, noting that Enugu was eager to drive the innovation and regulatory process, while also keying into the industry to boost its revenues and local economy. “We must separate gaming driven by a...

The Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, is set to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at regulating herbal medicine practice across the state. This landmark Regulation and Sensitization Programme is scheduled to run from June 26th to July 10th, 2024, and will cover all Local Government Councils within the three Senatorial Zones of the state. This initiative underscores Enugu State Government's commitment to improving healthcare delivery, ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal medicine, and integrating traditional practices into the broader healthcare system. By regulating herbal medicine practice, the government aims to safeguard public health, promote sustainable practices, and empower local practitioners with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide high-quality care. The Regulation and Sensitization Programme will feature a series of seminars and workshops, beginning with an opening ceremony on June 26th, 2024, in Enu...

The 2023 Enugu Governorship election had come and gone, but expectedly the echoes have continued to reverberate in some quarters. This is due to the defeat, shock and trauma being suffered by the losers, especially the Labour Party governorship candidate, Barr. Chijioke Edeoga, that has made him and his cohorts to continue to apportion blames, fabricate and peddle falsehoods and lies against some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bigwigs in Enugu North Senatorial zone over his loss.    It would be recalled that prominent among the PDP bigwigs from Enugu North Senatorial zone that Edeoga accused of electoral malpractice that include snatching of ballot boxes and financial inducement in the governorship election on a live television programme on Afia television Enugu, were the former PDP state chairman and Director General of Peter Mbah Campaign Organization, Chief Ikeje Asogwa and former Member representing Igbo Eze South/ Nsukka Federal Constituency, Dr. Pat Asadu.    E...

  The Enugu Innovative Youths Group is set to make a historic impact this Saturday, June 22, 2024, as they host the Enugu Leadership and Business Summit at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC). The event, themed "The Role of Youths in Building a New Enugu," aims to inspire and drive positive change among the youth in the state. A highlight of the summit will be the keynote address delivered by His Excellency, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State. Governor Mbah, renowned for his visionary leadership and commitment to youth empowerment, is expected to share his insights on leadership and business development, setting the tone for a transformative gathering. The event will commence at 11:00 AM and is poised to be a landmark occasion for the region's youth. In an exclusive interview with newsmen, Ambassador Chimaobi Aninwaene, the Spiritual Director of the Enugu Innovative Youths Group, and Hon. Edeani M. Edeani (JP), Chairman of the S...

Her Excellency Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, the First Lady of Enugu State, led a Roadwalk against Child Labour from Okpara Square, Enugu.  Organized by her office in partnership with Custos Care Foundation, the event aimed to raise awareness and mobilize action against child exploitation.  Participants included women leaders and NGO representatives, echoing a unified call for children's rights and protection.  The First Lady emphasized collective responsibility in ending child labour, urging stakeholders to prioritize children’s safety and education.

In a strategic move aimed at restoring stability and enhancing the electoral prospects of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Enugu's erudite and credible party bigwig, Barr Steve Oruruohas been appointed to sanitize and reposition Ebonyi State PDP. Steve Oruruo, who stands as one of the finest amongst the intellectually gifted and overtly experienced PDP leaders in Enugu will head the Caretaker Committee to consequently rejuvenate the party in Ebonyi State. The former State secretary of the party who was a symbol of standard practices, rectitude, probity and integrity while he served the Enugu chapter of the party was diligently picked by the National Working Committee (NWC) to champion this revival. Having been inaugurated as the chairman of a 15-man caretaker committee of the party in an event that took place at the PDP’s zonal office in Enugu and presided over by Chief Ali Odefa, the zonal Chairman of the party, there is a renewed sense of optimism that the part...

  In a strategic move aimed at restoring stability and enhancing the electoral prospects of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Enugu's erudite and credible party bigwig, Barr Steve Oruruohas been appointed to sanitize and reposition Ebonyi State PDP. Steve Oruruo, who stands as one of the finest amongst the intellectually gifted and overtly experienced PDP leaders in Enugu will head the Caretaker Committee to consequently rejuvenate the party in Ebonyi State. The former State secretary of the party who was a symbol of standard practices, rectitude, probity and integrity while he served the Enugu chapter of the party was diligently picked by the National Working Committee (NWC) to champion this revival. Having been inaugurated as the chairman of a 15-man caretaker committee of the party in an event that took place at the PDP’s zonal office in Enugu and presided over by Chief Ali Odefa, the zonal Chairman of the party, there is a renewed sense of optimism that the pa...