Akwa Ibom state
3 Dec
Following a kiosks verification and validation exercise towards the upcoming Christmas Festival, occasioned by the displeasure of Governor Umo Eno over allegations of illegal resale of kiosks, the Akwa Ibom State Government has confirmed the arrest of some vendors. The vendors arrested by security operatives included those involved in various vices during online registration, such…
26 Nov
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has presented a ₦955 billion appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. During the presentation on Tuesday, Eno highlighted that the proposed budget represents a 3% increase from the revised ₦923.462 billion budget for 2024. "Government…
18 Nov
The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning has expressed worry over the level of implementation of Renewed Hope Estate Project in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
7 Nov
The Federal Government has secured a $4 billion investment from Jindal Group to develop a 10 million metric tonnes steel plant and 650MW power facility in Akwa Ibom State. The office of the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, announced that the minister had obtained a commitment from Jindal Group to offtake approximately…
31 Oct
There are growing concerns over the shortage of tuberculosis (TB) drugs in Akwa Ibom State and other parts of the country. A source in the state said the state is facing a severe shortage of TB medications, which is hindering the treatment of current patients and delaying the start of preventive therapy for new patients.…
28 Oct
The federal government has pledged its commitment to sustainable agriculture and the agribusiness sector with incentives to support high-level private participation. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture, stated this while delivering a speech at the opening of the third agribusiness roundtable conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday. Kyari said the federal government has deliberately…
23 Oct
Sir: In previous years, governors of Akwa Ibom State have been commended for their achievements in infrastructure and human development.
18 Oct
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged Nigerians not to lose faith in Nigeria or pull down the house because their expectations have yet to be met.
12 Oct
The victory of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Essien Udim Council of Akwa Ibom State in the October 5 chairmanship and councillorship elections underscores the cordial relationship between Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio...
8 Oct
Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have intensified their fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling over 15 illegal refining sites and apprehending 10 suspects in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom states.
7 Oct
On the 19th and 20th of September 2024, Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, witnessed a historic event as fashion designer and entrepreneur, Prudent Gabriel, hosted a 2-day FREE Empowerment and Corset Masterclass. This remarkable event, aimed at giving back to her home state, attracted over 1.5 million registrants and thousands of attendees from…
5 Oct
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed a fire incident at the office complex of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Saturday. She said that…
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