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Transportation

FG owes Imo for federal roads — Uzodimma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has revealed that the Federal Government is yet to refund the funds spent by his administration on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of key federal roads within the state. The governor made the disclosure during an expanded meeting of the Imo State Executive Council held on Saturday, where he provided an […]

Imo state approves N592bn 2024 budget
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Imo begins payment of ₦104,000 new minimum wage

The Imo State Government has commenced payment of the new ₦104,000 minimum wage to workers, thereby fulfilling its earlier promise to review salaries upward. The PUNCH reported that state employees received bank alerts reflecting the new wage structure, which has sparked excitement and gratitude towards Governor Hope Uzodimma for the timely implementation. The new wage […]

NLC Northwest Zone suggests N485,000 minimum wage for labourers
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NLC urges states to emulate Imo’s N104,000 minimum wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal and other state governments to emulate Imo State in implementing the N104,000 minimum wage for workers in the country. The President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, made the call in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and […]

NLC Northwest Zone suggests N485,000 minimum wage for labourers
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Imo increases civil servants minimum wage to N104,000

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state civil service, raising it to N104,000. The governor made this declaration during a meeting with members of the state labour force held at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday. In a related move, the […]

Business

Imo launches Africa’s first digital talent marketplace

Imo State has launched ImoTalentHub.com—Africa’s first dedicated digital talent marketplace—connecting local software engineers, data scientists, and designers to global employers. The platform, a cornerstone of the government’s Skill Up Imo initiative, aims to place 100,000 Imo-trained professionals in paid international roles by 2026. Developed in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for […]

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Imo Airport makes history with first international flight to Saudi Arabia

The Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, has recorded a historic achievement with the successful launch of its first international flight—a direct trip to Medina, Saudi Arabia. The non-stop flight, operated by Air Peace, transported 315 Muslim pilgrims from Owerri to the Holy City on Saturday, officially marking the commencement of the […]

Imo state approves N592bn 2024 budget
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Imo state approves N592bn 2024 budget

The Imo State House of Assembly has given its approval to the state’s N592 billion fiscal year 2024 appropriations bill. The bill was effectively approved through its Second and Third Readings during the plenary session on Thursday. Known as the “Budget of Renewed Economic Growth,” the budget designates N491.200 billion, or 83% of total expenditure, […]

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Imo to boost economy with agric export

The Imo State government has taken steps to boost the its economy by using the many opportunities that the agricultural industry presents. This was stated as an expert spoke during a webinar on Saturday organised by the state Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Simon Ebegbulem. The Chief Economic Adviser to the state government, Professor Kenneth […]