UDOM OPENS OIL AND GAS TRAINING AND RESEARCH CENTRE IN UYO

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has put smiles on the faces of Nigerians who have been yearning for qualitative training in the...

FINALLY, EFCC SPEAKS ON ONGOING PROBE OF MMM OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it is investigating operations of the MMM investment scheme in Nigeria. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren,...

AKWA IBOM GOVERNMENT TO ALIGN WITH LOCAL CONTENT IN DEVELOPMENT OF...

The Akwa Ibom State Government has emphasized that local content will be strictly adhered to in the construction process of the Ibom Deep Seaport. The...

DPR SEALS TWO ILLEGAL GAS STATIONS IN UYO

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed up two illegal gas facilities in Uyo, the state capital. The gas stations, which are located in...

NIGERIAN CAN GENERATE N255BN ANNUALLY FROM CASSAVA BREAD – BAKERS

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria says the revival of the cassava bread initiative is capable of injecting about N255bn into...

A’IBOM: FEDERAL GOVT, STAKEHOLDERS OKAY DAKKADA TOWER FOR BUSINESS

By Glory JamesThe Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; former Governors of Cross River and Benue States, Mr. Donald...

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY BILL: AK SPEAKER TASKS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

The Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr. Onofiok Luke has urged the National Assembly to expedite legislative action on the Petroleum Industry...

Jubilee Syringe MD Becomes New Chairman, Cross River/Akwa Ibom MAN

The managing director of Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company, Onna Local Government Area, Mr Akin Oyediran, has been decorated as the newly elected Cross River/Akwa...

RHAB-YESS VISITS MORE BENEFICIARIES, PLEDGES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

To further fulfil its aims of discovering, empowering and mentoring small businesses in Akwa Ibom State, the Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey Youth Entrepreneurship Support...

SAB EMPOWERS TRAINEES IN AGRO-BUSINESS, DISBURSES OVER N50MILLION GRANTS

The Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, has trained sons and daughters of the district in various agro-businesses. To...

PENGASSAN TO SHUTDOWN ACTIVITIES OVER ANTI-LABOUR PRACTICES

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has given a 21-day ultimatum to some oil and gas employers over anti-labour...

NNPC Posts N3.3trn Profit, N2.1trn Dividend For 2023

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has declared a net profit of N3.297 trillion at the close of the financial year which ended...

AKWA SAVINGS PROTEST NON-PAYMENT OF SALARIES, ALLOWANCES

By Nsidibe AKPAN The National Union of Banks, Insurance Financial Institution of Employees (NUBIFIE) has accused Akwa Ibom State Government of outright negligence and insensitivity...

IBOM DEEP SEAPORT WILL UNLOCK INHERENT POTENTIAL OF A’IBOM – OKON...

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr. Akan Okon, has said “the development of Ibom Deep Seaport will unlock...

I DON’T TRIVIALISE GOVERNMENT BUSINESS- UYO COUNCIL BOSS PRESENTS SCORECARD

By Uwakmfon Dan The Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, has said his administration has lived up to expectations, noting he...

LANDING COST OF FUEL HITS N210, PRICE HIKE IMMINENT

The landing cost of petroleum in Nigeria has hit an all time high of N210 per litre. The increase is forcing the Petroleum Products Pricing...

Why We Flouted Nigerian Law in Moving $14bn out of Nigeria...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, Ferdi Moolman, has issued a statement in reply to the grave accusations leveled against the firm by...

MTNN ACQUIRES 7.17% MINORITY SHAREHOLDING STAKE IN MOMO

MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc said it has completed the purchase of the 7.17 percent minority shareholding in MoMo Payment Service Bank Limited (MoMo PSB) previously held by Acxani Capital Limited.

DPR SEALS 19 FILLING STATIONS IN SOKOTO, KEBBI FOR SELLING ABOVE...

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed 19 filling stations in Sokoto and Kebbi states for allegedly selling petrol above the pump price...

AKHA RATIFIES BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 31 LGAs, ADVOCATES FOR PROVISION OF...

By Ubong SAMPSON The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barrister Onofiok Luke, has advocated the provision of necessary facilities to assist...

A’IBOM TO GET N40 MILLION SOAP MANUFACTURING PLANT FROM TOTAL

Francois Le-Cocq, Deputy Managing Director, Total Exploration and Production, Port Harcourt, says the company is to spend N40 million to build a soap manufacturing...

INI EMEMOBONG FOUNDATION AND PARTNERS DONATE REPLACEMENT CAPITAL TO PETTY TRADERS...

... Traders in Akpan Adem, Itam Market, Urua Tour and Urua Anwa take first turn In a bid to support the post COVID-19 Economic Reconstruction...

GOVERNOR UDOM INAUGURATES REVENUE BOARD

  Akwa Ibom State Governor,  Mr Udom Emmanuel,  has inaugurated the state Board of Internal Revenue with a call on the members  to explore ways...

Forensic Audit: Buhari to constitute NDDC board after release of white...

There are strong indications that President Muhammadu Buhari may have given fresh conditions for the inauguration of the Board of the Niger Delta Development...

AKSG LAUDS NOVONE CONSULT OVER SOCIAL HOUSING ESTATE

Akwa Ibom State Government through the Ministry of Housing and Special Duties has lauded Novone Consult, the consulting firm handling the Social Affordable Housing...

NIGERIAN MAN PASSES OUT ABOARD KLM FLIGHT

Pandemonium broke out Friday aboard KLM Flight KL 0587 bound to Lagos from Amsterdam after a male passenger passed out in the hands of...

PECULIAR PEOPLE MPCS INAUGURATED

Sammy Charles. The official inauguration of Peculiar People Afaha Ikot Obio Nkan Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited was held on the 11th of May this May. The...

DE-MBARUKAS TO MONITOR TELECOM BASE STATIONS, COLLAPSIBLE STRUCTURES WITHIN UYO CAPITAL...

  A foremost environmental management consultant De-Mbarukas Limited has been appointed by Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) as a consultant to ensure Effective Monitoring...

AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT PARTNERS UNITED ARAB EMIRATE ON DEVELOPMENT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel Thursday in Abuja played host to The United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Fahad AI Taffaq. Areas...

WHY GOV. ENO TRANSFERRED STATE-OWNED SHARES TO AKICORP – INFO COMMISSIONER

By Our Reporters The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched reforms to improve accountability and address financial mismanagement in its State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), focusing on...

Akwa Savings Staff Protest: Management Denies Fraud Allegations

Nsidibe Akpan The Managing Director of Akwa Savings and Loans, Mr. Bassey Ebong, has denied allegations of fraud and mismanagement of funds earlier raised by...

AKSG, ASHDENE ASSOCIATES SIGN INVESTMENT AGREEMENT

Akwa Ibom State Government has entered into agreement on agricultural development, infrastructural expansion and consolidation with Ashdene Associates Nigeria, a Singapore based investment organization. Speaking...

  A new Bombardier CRJ900, with registration number 5N-BXO, has been unveiled as latest addition to the fleet of the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom...

IBOM SEAPORT PROJECT: FG COMMITTED TO SPEEDY COMPLETION – AKAN OKON

By Darlington UDOBONG Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr. Akan Okon, on Friday, expressed delight over the Federal Government’s...