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GEOMETRIC POWER’S LAUDATION OF ABIA GOVERNMENT

C. DON ADINUBA writes that the state government exemplifies how the public and the private sectors can work collaboratively Geometric Power’s laudation last week of the Abia State government for

  • Geometric Power praises Abia State government for partnership in power supply issues.
  • Company worked with governor, commissioners, and special advisers to resolve disruptions.
  • Governor Alex Otti's efforts highlighted as noteworthy for genuine collaboration.

TACKLING FOOD WASTE AND LOSS

Government should invest heavily in cold chain equipment and services For years, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) have warned repeatedly…

  • Nigeria loses 30-40 million metric tonnes of food annually due to post-harvest losses.
  • 63.8% of households struggle to afford healthy food, citing financial constraints.
  • Cold chain equipment and services investment is urged to combat food waste in Nigeria.

Hormuz Rerouting Doubles Cape Traffic Without Delivering a Windfall

Over the past seven months, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled to a trickle, with Iran effectively closing the critical maritime chokepoint ever since the U.S.

  • Shipping rerouted via Cape of Good Hope doubles traffic around South Africa.
  • Doubling traffic hasn't generated anticipated economic windfall for region.
  • South African ports struggle with operational inefficiencies and aging infrastructure.

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