By Anietie Akpan The Pre-Artisans Convention of the Akwa Ibom State Artisans Association, Eket Senatorial District, has ended in Eket, with a charge on artisans, community leaders to key into the ARISE Agenda opportunities of Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State. The colourful gathering marked by creativity, innovation and renewed commitment to skills development…
By Sam Akpe The long-drawn legal combat between an indigenous firm, Zomay Marine and Logistics Limited and Sterling Bank, over a highly disputed debt case, has finally been settled out of court, the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has confirmed. Both parties are said to have resolved all issues peacefully and have equally expressed readiness and mutual commitment to exploring future business opportunities together. Each party in…
Senator Ekong Sampson. By Etim Etim At a time many Akwa Ibom students are having problems supporting themselves in schools, Senator Ekong Sampson recently disbursed N100 million to over 500 students in his senatorial district, the largest individual-funded scholarship program ever launched in the state. Each student received N200, 000, while some teachers, selected from…
Akwa Ibom State State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The League of Veteran Journalists in Akwa Ibom State has charged the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno to patronize the state electronic station. The League, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Akanimo Sampson on Sunday, said the state government should use more of…
Chairman of the State Privatization Council, Chief Bassey Okon (left) with the Managing Director and CEO of Presco PLC, Mr. Reji George during the signing ceremony at weekend. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government and Presco PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise a strategic partnership aimed at revitalising the…
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Eseme Eyiboh Nigeria is a country that produces noise faster than it produces true heroes. Politics here moves at a velocity that forgives very little and forgets even less. To survive is one thing. To matter is another. To matter for nearly two decades at the highest levels…