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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...

Group seeks independent judicial probe over Adeyemi allegations

adminAugust 3, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The demand for an independent judicial inquiry into allegations involving the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Mr. Adeniyi Adeyemi, took centre stage on Monday as a civil society organisation, Vital Partners for Development (VipaD), warned that public confidence in the anti-corruption fight could be eroded if investigations are perceived...

FG Warns MDAs Against Awarding Contracts Without Budgetary Approval

adminAugust 3, 2026

The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) not to award contracts or enter into any financial commitments without first obtaining the required budgetary approval and cash backing. The directive, contained in a Federal Treasury Circular dated July 31, 2026, and made available to newsmen on Monday, was signed by the Accountant-General of...

Build generations, not personal empires, Onofiok Luke urges media leaders

adminJuly 31, 2026

Idara Jerome Chairman of the maiden Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Leadership Summit, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke has urged media leaders to shun the pursuit of personal glory and instead build institutions and future leaders, declaring that the true measure of leadership is not the fame it attracts but the generations it inspires. Addressing journalists...

Aguiyi-Ironsi’s Family Seeks Apology, Compensation, Reconciliation Nearly Six Decades After His Death

adminJuly 31, 2026

The family of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has called on the Federal Government to issue a formal apology, pay compensation and pursue reconciliation over his assassination during the July 1966 counter-coup. Punch reports that the call was made by Imo Aguiyi-Ironsi, a nephew of the late military leader and...

FG Moves To End Rejection Of Nigerian Farm Exports, Targets Bigger Earnings For Farmers

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Concerned by the growing rejection of Nigerian agricultural produce in international markets, the Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled a fresh strategy aimed at helping farmers and exporters meet global standards and earn more from non-oil exports. To drive the initiative, the government inaugurated an Inter-ministerial Committee on the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service...

Akwa Ibom Urges Parents To Verify Schools As Unapproved Schools Get August 31 Deadline

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Parents and guardians in Akwa Ibom State have been advised to enrol their children and wards only in government-approved schools as the state government moves to clamp down on the proliferation of unapproved and unauthorised private schools. The Ministry of Education said the measure was aimed at protecting children from receiving education...

INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS: GOV ENO SIGNS 14 BILLS INTO LAW … targets expanded gains for ARISE Agenda

adminJuly 28, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has signed 14 Executive Bills into law describing it as another major step towards strengthening governance, institutionalising reforms and expanding the gains of the ARISE Agenda. The Governor who assented to the Bills on Tuesday July 28, 2026 at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, said the...

Nightfall Meant Insecurity, Halt to Meaningful Economic Life – A’Ibom Community Recounts as Navy Restores Power

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo “Nightfall meant darkness, insecurity and a halt to meaningful economic and social life. Today, with the commissioning of this electrification project, that story begins to change.” With these words, Director of Maritime Research, Abuja, Rear Admiral Etop Ebe, captured the relief that has come the way of residents of Ikot Edeghe community...

A’Ibom Govt Pushes Bill to establish state varsity teaching hospital, transmits eight other health reform bills

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Government has forwarded a bill to establish a State University Teaching Hospital and eight other health sector reform bills to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration. The proposed legislation to establish the teaching hospital forms part of the ongoing health sector reform package designed to strengthen...

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Build generations, not personal empires, Onofiok Luke urges media leaders

Aguiyi-Ironsi’s Family Seeks Apology, Compensation, Reconciliation Nearly Six Decades After His Death

FG Moves To End Rejection Of Nigerian Farm Exports, Targets Bigger Earnings For Farmers

Akwa Ibom Urges Parents To Verify Schools As Unapproved Schools Get August 31 Deadline

INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS: GOV ENO SIGNS 14 BILLS INTO LAW … targets expanded gains for ARISE Agenda

Nightfall Meant Insecurity, Halt to Meaningful Economic Life – A’Ibom Community Recounts as Navy Restores Power

A’Ibom Govt Pushes Bill to establish state varsity teaching hospital, transmits eight other health reform bills

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