Archives Tag: Imo State

Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Owerri is the heart of Igboland and the capital city of Imo State. We know the Igbos are always drawn back home every Christmas season. The mass exodus is greater among those in Owerri because it is the entertainment centre of Eastern Nigeria. We invite tourists to join the train of eastern travellers this season. … Continue reading 5 Things To Do in Owerri this Christmas

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Food

April 19, 2022

On our menu today is ugba salad. This meal is indigenous to Imo State but it has become so popular that it is served in most restaurants within the country. It’s obvious from the name that the primary ingredient for this food is ugba. Ugba, known in some part of Igboland as akpaka is African … Continue reading Recipe for Ugba Salad

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Food

April 19, 2022

Ugba or ukpaka is the local name for fermented African oil bean. The African oil bean tree grows approximately 6 metres in girth and 21 metres in height. The tree is low branched; it has low wide buttresses and an open crown that allows light to penetrate under its canopy. The glossy brown seeds are … Continue reading South Eastern Delicacies: Origin of the Nigerian Food, Ugba Salad

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Press Release

April 19, 2022

JAMB candidates get a boost as the Ministry of Technology Development in collaboration with Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation is set out to train 5,400 of them on Computer Based Testing (CBT) Programme for FREE. This training starts on Monday, November 4 with the first batch of 6 Local Government Areas in IMO State and they … Continue reading Free ICT Training For Jambites

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Events TECH

April 19, 2022

As a bid to use technology to drive and improve all sectors of our state’s economy, The MTN Foundation, affiliated to MTN Nigeria, was present in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday, 15th October, to hold an extensive training on I.C.T and business development using technology. This training was also made possible courtesy of important bodies … Continue reading The MTN Foundation Holds Extensive Training on ICT & Business Development In Owerri

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Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Imo State, the eastern heartland, is known as a peaceful state full of history, culture and customs. Its airport makes it is easy for tourists to fly in and out on weekends to appreciate the sights and sounds of the state. Here are a few noteworthy places to visit in Imo: Oguta Lake This is … Continue reading Crazy About the South East: Tourist Spots in Imo State

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Press Release

April 19, 2022

In line with our Ministry’s Long term roadmap for Developing a Digital Economy in Imo State in correspondence with the Rebuild Imo Initiative of Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, we are partnering with the largest Remote internship in Nigeria (HNG Internship) to equip Imolites with skills for the fourth industrial revolution. The ministry of Technology Development … Continue reading Apply For The Imo State And HNG Technology Internship

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Politics

April 19, 2022

When former governor of Ogun State, who was also until recently the Director General of the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, raised the hands of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in endorsement, people were not so surprised. But it was with a bit of shock that Nigerians received the news that Gbenga Daniel has resigned … Continue reading A Season of Political Betrayals

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Recipes

April 19, 2022

Ofe Owerri is the traditional soup of Owerri people of Imo State. It is a culinary delight, a soup prepared with love. I call it the royal cuisine of the Owerri because the soup plays host to a wide variety of meat and fish and is highly nutritious too. Ofe Owerri is also not budget-friendly; … Continue reading Recipe for Ofe Owerri

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Around Town

April 19, 2022

With the response of Nigerians toward the appointment of Mrs Ogechi Ololo as Commissioner of  Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment, a name that had been changed from the previous name,’Commissioner of Happiness and Couples Fulfilment’, due to alleged printing errors, in Imo State by the Imo State Governor, Governor Rochas Okorocha, the newly appointed … Continue reading Imo’s Commissioner For Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment Defends Her Appointment

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News

April 19, 2022

This press release just came in from the office of the secretary to the Imo State government: Secretary to the Government of Imo State (SGI), Sir Jude Ejiogu has called on Imo workers to be steadfast and diligent to duty as plans have been concluded to pay them salaries up to the month of June … Continue reading Imo Government is Ready to Pay Workers’ Salaries, says Ejiogu

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Autos ECONOMY EDUCATION News TECH

April 19, 2022

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, is preparing to manufacture the first made in Nigeria car by 2015. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Cyril Asiabaka, in an announcement, said the university plans to manufacture the cars in commercial quantity by 2017. He said it will be done in partnership with the University of Munich, Germany. If successful, … Continue reading FUTO Plans Automobile Production – Vice Chancellor

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Media News

April 19, 2022

Multichoice Nigeria has launched GOtv in Imo State, the General Manager of GOtv, Elizabeth Amkpa said in a statement. She said that the launching offer stood at N9,900 and was inclusive of a decoder and three months subscription for GOtv Plus and Gotenna, and that the system could be acquired at the retail office on Wethdral Road, … Continue reading GOTV Is Launched in Imo State

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Maritime News

April 19, 2022

The port commissioned in Onitsha, Anambra State – by the President – in September, has been announced ready for concession — in February. This was made known, when the National Good Governance Team, visited Anambra and went to the port site. The N4.6 billion port is expected to complement the existing one in Rivers state and the … Continue reading Onitsha Port for Concession in February

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ECONOMY

April 19, 2022

Towards good governance, and update on progress of development, the Federal Government has necessitated its presence at citizens’ forum to be held in states, from this year. The forum will give the government, a chance to inspect projects, ongoing and recently completed, and hear from folks, on what their expectations are, on urgent and important … Continue reading Citizens’ Forum Holds in Imo, Governor Okorocha and Information Minister, Maku Attends

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