COVID-19: Akwa Ibom  Disburses N31m Grant To 401 Beneficiaries

COVID-19: Akwa Ibom  Disburses N31m Grant To 401 Beneficiaries

The Akwa Ibom Government on Saturday disbursed N31 million to 401 entrepreneurs in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),  to support their businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the funds which were presented...
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COVID-19: Akwa Ibom Leads As Nigeria Confirms 517 New Cases

COVID-19: Akwa Ibom Leads As Nigeria Confirms 517 New Cases

Akwa Ibom is driving Nigeria’s latest COVID-19 surge as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms 517 additional infections between Aug. 6 and Aug.11, 2022.  The NCDC made this known via its official website on Thursday.  It said that....
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Group Drums Support For Umana To Salvage NDDC

Group Drums Support For Umana To Salvage NDDC

Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), on Sunday, commended the appointment of Chief Okon Umana as the new Minister of Niger Delta Affairs.  National President of MOSIEND, Mr Kenedy Tonjo-West, told the News...
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A’Ibom Unveils Coconut Oil Refinery, Targets 3,000 Jobs 

A’Ibom Unveils Coconut Oil Refinery, Targets 3,000 Jobs 

The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned what its described as Africa’s first digital coconut oil refinery   Commissioning the factory located in Ikot Akpan Okop village in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area on Friday,  former G...
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Police Confirm Abduction Of Catholic Priest In A’Ibom

Police Confirm Abduction Of Catholic Priest In A’Ibom

The police command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Alphonsus Uboh, at the church premises in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of the state.  SP Odiko Macdon, the State Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this...
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A’Ibom Canvasses Support For BUA Petrochemical Project

A’Ibom Canvasses Support For BUA Petrochemical Project

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Ini Ememobong, says the BUA Petrochemical project in the state is capable of adding value to its economy.  Ememobong told Journalists in Uyo on Thursday that the project, to...
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Ibom Air To Get 10 Additional Aircraft

Ibom Air To Get 10 Additional Aircraft

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel,  on Saturday disclosed that the state planned to add 10 additional A220-300 series aircraft to the fleet of Ibom Air.  He revealed the plan when he spoke at an event marking the 85th birthday of...
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Akwa Ibom Budgets ₦582.12b For 2022

Akwa Ibom Budgets ₦582.12b For 2022

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel on Monday presented to the state House of Assembly a proposed budget of N582.115 billion for the 2022 Financial Year.  . Christened “Budget of re-defining Standards,” the Appropriation Bill comprised of N26...
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Akwa-Ibom To NAFDAC: Give Women Concession On Product Registration

Akwa-Ibom To NAFDAC: Give Women Concession On Product Registration

The Akwa-Ibom government has called on the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to urgently give concession to women in the state on product registration. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Ini Adiakpan, made the call on...
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Akwa Ibom Donates N60m To Families Of Slain Policemen

Akwa Ibom Donates N60m To Families Of Slain Policemen

Governor  Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has donated N60 million to families of slain policemen by unknown gunmen in the state.   The state governmentr’s donation was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Str...
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NDDC Begins Forensic Audit Physical Verification Phase

NDDC Begins Forensic Audit Physical Verification Phase

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has flagged-off the physical verification phase of the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.  Senator Akpabio, who inaugurated the commencement of the field visits of...
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NDDC Boss Tasks Akwa Ibom Youths On Peace, Development

NDDC Boss Tasks Akwa Ibom Youths On Peace, Development

The Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Efiong Akwa, has charged youth leaders and stakeholders in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State to embrace peace to create the environment for development in the a...
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A’Ibom Seeks Collaboration With U.S. To Develop Ibom Deep Seaport

A’Ibom Seeks Collaboration With U.S. To Develop Ibom Deep Seaport

Akwa Ibom State Government is ready to collaborate with the U.S. Government and other investors to develop the Ibom Deep Seaport project, State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has said.Emmanuel, represented by Deputy Governor, Moses Ekpo, said this on Tuesday wh...
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Man Bags Life Imprisonment For Raping 3-Year-Old Step Daughter In A’Ibom

Man Bags Life Imprisonment For Raping 3-Year-Old Step Daughter In A’Ibom

The High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has sentenced a 23-year-old man, Iniobong Moses, to life imprisonment for raping his 3-year-old step-daughter in Ikot Akpe, Uyo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom.  The Court, presided over by Justice...
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