By ETIM ETIM The deepening economic challenges in Nigeria and many other African countries have sent leaders and policy makers scampering frantically looking for solutions in foreign lands. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Shettima have made over 20 foreign trips in just 8 months, looking for the elusive foreignContinue Reading
His Excellency Pst. Umo Bassey Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State has brought the Bank of Industry to Akwa Ibom State for the very first time having operated very strong branches in about 24 States of the Federation with Headquarters and Corporate offices in Lagos and Abuja respectively. WithContinue Reading
‘…We can do it for a fourth time. It is possible‘ The stage is set for Africa’s biggest sporting fiesta, the Nations Cup as global spotlight on the 2023 AFCON turns the klieglights on the West African country of Cote d ‘Ivoire from January 13 – February 11, 2024 withContinue Reading
In the realm of politics, the ability to lead with conviction and dedication is a rare quality inherent in phenomenal leaders. This is very obvious in the case of Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-udo, the esteemed representative of the people of Ikono-Ini Federal Constituency; despite the lingering litigation over his electionContinue Reading
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
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
If there was ever any doubt anywhere about the capacity of the new face in Ikono seat of power in the person of Hon. Kingsley Elijah Akpan who was sworn into office a fortnight ago as Chairman, Ikono Local Government Transition Committee, by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, PastorContinue Reading
20 May 1962Sixty-eight members of the Western Regional Assembly signed a No Confidence resolution on Chief SL Akintola as the Premier of the Western Region. They forwarded the resolution to the Governor of Western Region, Sir Adesoji Aderemi. 21 May 1962The Governor, Sir Aderemi, the Ooni of Ife, wrote toContinue Reading
In 2017, Rt. Hon. Victor Antai, then the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, introduced what he called “Akwa Ibom Tourism logo”. The concept would have been a nice one, but to the right-thinking public, it was defective and very misleading as far as tourism is concerned, in the senseContinue Reading
It is laughable that the losers of the recent election for the Ikono/Ini House of Representatives seat would embark on a weak campaign of calumny against Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong-udo, the returning Reps member. Despite overwhelming evidence (some of which are attached here) that reveals the appalling schemes deployed by theContinue Reading
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