Akwa Ibom rolled out the welcome mat for businesses, innovators, and shoppers on Wednesday as the 4th Tropicana Trade Fair opened in Uyo—an event the state government says is central to its plan to grow commerce and attract new investments. Coming just a day after the presentation of the...
Akwa-Ibom State
A fresh leadership storm is brewing at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) as the institution inches toward the end of Vice Chancellor Prof. Nyaudo Ndaeyo’s tenure on December 1. What should have been a smooth handover has instead turned into a tug-of-war between the university’s Senate and its Governing...
Akwa Ibom State has inched its way into the top league of global aviation links as the Federal Government has approved the Victor Attah International Airport for full international flight operations—an announcement that marks one of the most significant boosts to the state’s aviation ambitions in recent years. The...
A high-level stakeholders meeting has been convened by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to solicit synergy on how to ensure continued peace and security in the state. The meeting chaired by the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare was attended by representatives of traditional rulers, religious leaders, market...
Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno has presented an appropriation bill of ₦1.39 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Describing it as “The People’s Budget of Expansion and Growth”, Governor Eno said the ₦1.39 trillion estimate, comprises of 75% capital...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo In a bid to boost the state’s human resources capacity, Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, has mandated the newly-appointed Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Anietie Peters, to spearhead the training and retraining of the state workforce with a view to enhancing professionalism. Speaking at...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has sacked two of his aides, according to a statement on Monday by Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah. Uwah said the decision was taken as part of the “ongoing restructuring exercise of the administration to align with the machinery of government...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has accused Governor Umo Eno of political persecution, targeting its members contrary to his promise to provide a level playing field for all the people when he defected from PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in June last year ....
Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned six men before Justice Onah Sergius of the Federal High Court 2, sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their alleged involvement in land fraud. The defendants Emmanuel Edet Okon, Essein Edem Archibong, Edet Sam Udoh...
The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, during the week preached self-reliance and seemed to have lit the fire of entrepreneurship in Akwa Ibom State where he supported the Mbo Local Government Area to set up an entrepreneurship and craft centre. Already, the centre has flagged off training of first...
Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the death of two inmates awaiting trial at the Uyo Custodial Centre following a power surge triggered by a faulty transformer near the facility. According to officials, the transformer exploded about two weeks ago, causing a high-tension...
Demolition of the community centre in Lagos belonging to Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, a socio-cultural association of the Ibibios of Akwa Ibom State has sparked outrage as the affected property was properly registered by the Lagos state government. The Ibibio community in Lagos has also raised alarm over the demolition...
National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of the Faculty of Law at the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). The decision follows a resource verification visit conducted by the regulatory body’s panel of experts to assess the University’s readiness for the programme and the availability of human and...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has performed the groundbreaking for the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Renewed Hope Estate at Ekpene Ukim in Uruan Local Government Area. The groundbreaking performed on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, marked the formal commencement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Project in...
Four candidates have emerged as front runners in the race for the position of the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UniUyo), which becomes vacant on December 1. Among the top contenders are Prof Christopher Ekong, a Professor of Economics and dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; Patrick...
Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, who is on a business and job creation trip to Akwa dyouths to embrace productivity through entrepreneurship. Mr China, regarded as one of Nigeria’s fastest growing real estate investors, also urged youths of Akwa Ibom State to take their destinies in their hands through...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, has promised to deploy sports as a tool to improve the well-being of students and also address cultism and other social vices. Prof. Akpan made the pledge during the final of the 2025...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – An agribusiness expert, Howard Usen has lauded the climate-smart initiative, describing it as a veritable platform that would ensure sustainable agriculture and boost food production in an all-year-round basis. The climate-smart village initiative was one of the major outcomes of the 4th agribusiness international...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has continued to record a steady influx of individuals seeking enrollment into the scheme for being affordable and accessible. A visit to the agency’s office showed that dozens of residents are turning up at the Agency’s head...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Evangelist Uma Ukpai in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State describing him as a friend and a true general of the faith....