OPINION By Rotimi Adesina There is a palpable anxiety in the banking industry over delays by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve issuance of new securities by the banks. In the last three months, over 15 banks have filed applications with SEC to issue new shares by way of right issues and public…
By Anietie Akpan The Executive Director of Rainforest Research and Development Centre (RRDC), Prince Odey Oyama has denied media reports credited to him that Chinese foreign nationals operating in Okuni have opened up wood processing Industries in the rainforest estate. The media reports which was published in several social media platforms, as well as…
Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo By Udom Inoyo A few weeks ago, I received a call from a University of Uyo community member about a valedictory seminar and book presentation in honour of Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo, the school’s former Vice Chancellor. The caller requested that I send a tribute. I wonder if Professor Ekpo is…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decried the current cost of living and spate of insecurity in the country. Accordingly, the Union at the end of its Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on June 21, 2024 at Ibadan, Oyo State and presided over by its National President, Dr Chris…
Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk By Kingsley Agim Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has clarified the state’s status against the backdrop of the present outbreak of cholera in the country, stating that the current disease outburst is yet to be confirmed in the State. Dr. Ayuk, in a media…
Governor Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan A couple who donated a piece of land for the building of an ARISE Compassionate home for their neighbour, a widow has been rewarded by the Akwa Ibom state government. Impressed by the kind gesture of the good neighbour in ONNA Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Governor…