Stakeholders seek formalisation of Anambra e-waste sector
2026-08-01
Stakeholders in Anambra have called for formalisation of the state’s e-waste sector to promote safer recycling and sustainable environmental management.Continue Reading
Anambra enrols 10,384 PLHIV in health insurance scheme
2026-07-01
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government says no fewer than 10,384 People Living with HIV (PLHIV) have been enrolled in the state’s health insurance scheme, strengthening access to affordable, quality and sustainable HIV healthcare services statewide. Dr Nkem Okeke, Executive Director and Project Manager of the Anambra State AIDS ControlContinue Reading
Anambra strengthens Ebola preparedness amid regional outbreak concerns
2026-06-10
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening preparedness and response measures against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) amid concerns over reported outbreaks in some parts of Africa. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Ebola preparedness held onContinue Reading
NMA confirms release of kidnapped doctor in Anambra
2026-05-11
Doctor By Chimezie Anaso The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed the release of its abducted member, Dr Edwin Emegakor, in Anambra. Dr Princeton Okam, Chairman of the NMA Anambra branch, confirmed Emegakor’s freedom to journalists in Awka on Sunday. Okam said Emegakor regained freedom after spending days in captivityContinue Reading
Anambra Govt. partners Flutterwave on digital economy expansion
2026-04-22
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Anambra Government has partnered Flutterwave, a payments technology company to expand the state’s digital economy framework, aimed at scaling e-commerce activities and strengthening digital payments. A statement signed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja said that the partnership wouldContinue Reading
DisCO begs customers, says poor power supply, not our fault
2026-03-13
Electricity By Chimezie Anaso Anambra-owned FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company (FpEDC) has appealed to customers to bear with it over the poor power supply in the state, saying the problem is not its fault. FpEDC made the appeal in a statement signed by Mr Izunna Okafor, Head of Communications on ThursdayContinue Reading
How a community is using self-help to change road, health and education challenges in Anambra
2026-01-26
By Chimezie Anaso The people of Enugwuabo-Ufuma Community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra faces a number of development challenges like bad road, education and health, and have taken it on themselves to rectify for their benefit instead of waiting on government. A largely agrarian community, EnugwuaboContinue Reading
Anambra community cries out over erosion menace
2025-04-29
By Chimezie Anaso The people of Ekwulummiri Town in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra have raised the alarm over the magnitude of devastation caused by gully erosion in the community. They said that this has jeopardised the lives and livelihood of the people of the agrarian communityContinue Reading
Insecurity: Forest guards seek integration into Anambra security architecture
2025-02-07
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), has urged Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra to consider involving forest guards to support the state’s special intervention force: ‘Operation Udo Ga Achi’ to rid the state of insecurity. The Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence) of NFSS, Dr John Metchie, made the callContinue Reading
Soludo to expedite C of O for Anambra investors
2024-11-15
By Obinna Unaeze Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration will expedite action in processing Certificate of Occupancy for would be investors who fulfilled the condition of doing business in the state. Soludo made the statement on Thursday in Awka, at the inauguration of the Anambra 2024 Industrial Summit.Continue Reading