Business & Economy

ARCON Conference: A’Ibom Seeks Stronger Regulation Of Digital Advertising, AI

adminAugust 19, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government has called for stronger regulatory action against abuses in the digital advertising space, warning that the proliferation of deceptive digital content and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated manipulations was destroying businesses, families and individuals. The State Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umana, made the call on Wednesday in Uyo at the ongoing Southern...

FG: Nigeria, US Strengthen Strategic Ties on Security, Prosperity

adminAugust 17, 2026

The Federal Government says Nigeria is strengthening its strategic engagement with the United States as part of efforts to improve national security, strengthen defence cooperation and create greater economic opportunities for Nigerians. According to ARISE News, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this during the dinner of the Nigerian Diaspora Economic...

Eno Engages SAMCO, Airbus On Partnership To Operate A’Ibom MRO Facility

adminAugust 14, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has opened discussions with SAMCO Group Europe and Airbus on a possible partnership to manage and operate the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. Eno disclosed this during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of SAMCO Group Europe, Constant Van Shani,...

Senate Seeks Stronger Financial Reforms to Stabilise Nigerian Economy

adminAugust 10, 2026

The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has called for stronger cooperation among financial regulators, lawmakers and industry experts to improve Nigeria’s financial system and support economic growth. ARISE News reports that the committee made the call during an expanded stakeholders’ engagement held in Lagos over the weekend, attended by representatives of...

Digital gap, low wages threaten women’s economic progress in Northern Nigeria

adminAugust 3, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo For thousands of young women in Northern Nigeria, the dream of economic independence remains challenged by a combination of low digital access, limited job opportunities and persistent wage inequality, a new study has revealed. The findings from the Jobberman Young Nigeria Works (YNW) Phase 2 Baseline Study (2026) showed that many women...