By Ekemini James The blue economy which encompasses tourism, maritime transport, energy and fishing remains a vital component of global economy, with great potential for economic growth, job creation and food security. These are what the ARISE Agenda is committed to achieving. Harnessing our blue economy potentials speak volumes aboutContinue Reading
One each from Mkpat Enin, Ikot Abasi, Itu, Etinan, Mbo In an unprecedented development, five indigenes of Akwa Ibom State have been promoted simultaneously to the rank of two-star general in the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). They are Major General Effefiong Effiong Ekpenyong, Major General Wisdom Benjamin Etuk, MajorContinue Reading
In today’s Nigeria, safety and security are two imperative issues that must be given optimum consideration for maritime businesses to thrive. Thus, for a State’s maritime environment to be conducive for business, its territorial waters must be free from criminals like sea pirates and kidnappers. Yesterday, Akwa Ibom State GovernmentContinue Reading
…as Hon. Idem tasks MDAs to begin implementation plans The Senate has increased the 2024 budget by N1.2 trillion, raising it from N27.5 trillion to N28.7 trillion. The Appropriation Committee, led by Senator Solomon Adeola, submitted a report with an aggregate expenditure set at N28,777,404,073,861. The budget breakdown includes statutoryContinue Reading
Yesterday Friday December 29, 2023 will remain evergreen in the minds of thousands of people from EBIGHE CLAN of Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State, with the consent of their kits and kins from other parts of the State. It was EBIGHE DAY. A dayContinue Reading
NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2023 PUNCH Igbo behind major investments in Nigeria, says Speaker Rivers group faults presidential verdict on Rivers crisis Fire destroys property in Rivers, traders lament Edo broadcaster planned travelling out before he was killed Brother Why rape cases are high in Ogun Commissioner 17Continue Reading
A sustainable and vibrant economy, is dependent on the passionate involvement of youths in practical agriculture. The Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development, Dr. Offiong Offor made the disclosure today, Friday, 29th December, 2023 on Arise Akwa Ibom Radio Program at 94.5 Passion FM, Uyo. Offor noted that, Governor UmoContinue Reading
…speaks on experience at Correctional Centre My Dear Fellow Citizens of Akwa Ibom State, As we come together to celebrate the joyous Christmas season, I will not stop giving God thanks for his overwhelming grace upon my life and also will not fail to extend my warmest wishes and heartfeltContinue Reading
Officers and men of the Nigeria Police from Alausa Division on Ikosi Road, Lagos have arrested a Thirty-years-old Emmanuel Achogwu for allegedly stealing Solar panels that were installed by the Lagos State Government. It would be recalled that recently, Lagos State Government installed some solar-powered streetlights in some parts ofContinue Reading
Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, will today, Friday 29th December, 2023 officially launch the state’s patrol gunboats. In a statement made public by the Honourable Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, Gen. Koko Essien (Rtd), the event is scheduled to hold at NNS Jubilee (Navy) Jetty,Continue Reading
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