Tag: Anambra State

Transportation

Two killed as petrol tanker explodes on Onitsha-Owerri road

A petrol-laden tanker exploded along the Ihiala axis of the Onitsha-Owerri Road, opposite the office of the Federal Road Safety Corps, on Sunday, killing two persons instantly and injuring one other. The explosion occurred at about 9:30 a.m. after the tanker collided with a car and rammed into a barricade, spilling its contents and triggering […]

Business

Anambra market president warns criminals of swift justice

President of the Ogbaru Main Market Amalgamated Traders Union in Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Ochiogu, has issued a stern warning to criminals, urging them to stay away from the market or face severe consequences if caught. Ochiogu stated that the market is now fully fortified with modern detective devices and CCTV cameras, making it difficult […]

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Onitsha market to reopen Monday after closure expires

The Anambra State government has announced the expiration of the order closing Onitsha Main Market. The government said the order expired on Sunday, while directing that the market be reopened on Monday. A press statement by the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, ordered that all traders are expected to be in the […]

Business

Sit-at-home: Ebonyi traders in Anambra reject protest, back Soludo

Ebonyi traders operating in Anambra State have distanced themselves from any planned protest against the closure of the Onitsha Main Market. They declared full support for Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s policy requiring full commercial activities on Mondays. The Ebonyi Town Union in Anambra State issued a statement on the matter through its President-General, […]

Opinion

Anambra Rep urges Soludo to reopen Onitsha main market

Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, the representative of Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra State at the House of Representatives, has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to exercise utmost caution regarding the closure of Onitsha Main Market. He called on the governor to reconsider the decision and reopen the market promptly. Governor Soludo closed the market on Monday […]

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Sit-at-home: Soludo threatens to revoke Onitsha market land for schools

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has asserted his authority to revoke the land allocation of Onitsha Main Market and repurpose the premises for other public interest projects if necessary. He made this statement during a meeting with leaders of the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA). According to Soludo, he possesses the legal […]

Business

Anambra extends Monday sit-at-home crackdown to 12 markets

The Anambra State Government has intensified its efforts to eliminate the Monday sit-at-home order by extending enforcement to traders in 12 additional major markets. The government has directed these traders to resume full business operations on Mondays or risk temporary closure of their markets. This escalation follows the one-week shutdown of Onitsha Main Market earlier […]

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Soludo shuts Onitsha main market over Monday sit-at-home sabotage

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has shut down Onitsha Main Market and declared a total crackdown on what he called economic sabotage by the traders. A government statement said: “Following the protracted economic sabotage cloaked as ‘Monday sit at home’, the Anambra State government has moved in to crack down on all who aid […]

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Anambra introduces make-up, plumbing to JSS curriculum

The Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School curriculum. This initiative aims to boost students’ practical skills and foster an entrepreneurial mindset among young learners. The subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy, robotics, bakery, hairstyling, make-up, interior design, CCTV/intercom installation, event management, and […]

Finance

2026 budget: Anambra, Enugu lead states in education funding

As governors across the country submit their 2026 appropriation bills to their respective state Houses of Assembly, an analysis by The PUNCH has revealed significant disparities in education sector funding, with Anambra, Enugu, Kano and Jigawa emerging as the leading states, while several others fall well below recommended benchmarks. So far, a total of 34 […]

Anambra, SMEDAN pledge N1bn to boost SMEs growth
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Anambra gov proposes bill to eliminate multiple taxation, illegal levies

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has proposed a significant piece of legislation aimed at eradicating the pervasive issues of multiple taxation and illegal levies within Anambra State. This bill, officially titled the “Anambra State Taxes, Levies and Presumptive Tax Collection 2025,” has successfully passed its second reading in the state House of Assembly. A key provision within […]

Aviation

Soludo reaffirms commitment to Anambra aviation upgrade

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the aviation landscape of the state through continuous improvement of the state’s aviation infrastructure. This commitment is central to a broader, multi-phased plan designed to upgrade existing facilities, streamline the overall passenger experience, and successfully attract increased regional and international air […]