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Made in Aba: A changing perception

By Emmanuel Chisom 02/04/2025 0

The catchlines “Aba-Made” and “Made in Aba”, no doubt, are household expressions in Nigeria, depicting Aba’s craftsmanship and manufacturing prowess. From textile to leather products (shoes and bags), cosmetics, trunk box, steel fabrications, among others, Aba has carved a niche for itself as a commercial and industrial hub. Daily, businessmen from across Nigeria, West Continue Reading

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We’re intensifying efforts to standardize Made in Aba products– SON

By Emmanuel Chisom 26/03/2025 0

ABUJA- The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it is intensifying efforts to standardise locally manufactured products, including Made-in-Aba brands, in order to enhance both local and international acceptance. SON’s Director of Region (South East), Aharanwa Chuks, communicated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Chuks Continue Reading

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Geometric Power begins construction of 42km line to industries

By Editor 06/03/2025 0

ABA (Sundiata Post) – Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost integrated power group, on Wednesday flagged off the construction of a special line to industries along the Port Harcourt Expressway in its ring-fenced area (REA) comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State. Costing N1.8 billion naira (N1.8bn), the project is scheduled to […]Continue Reading

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Repositioning Aba Trade Fair to be truly international

By Emmanuel Chisom 25/11/2024

By Ijendu Iheaka   Ms Success Iheduru appeared at the Aba International trade fair for the first time in 2014 to represent Beauty-Base Company Limited, a dealer in beauty accessories. Her assessment and conviction that the fair’s planning, patronage and general outcome were poor after some days of attendance have become the hallmark of the […]Continue Reading