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NIGCOMSAT Challenges Satellite Procurement Allegations, Demands Statutory Review

adminSeptember 25, 2026

The management of NIGCOMSAT Ltd has challenged allegations of irregularities and corruption in the procurement of the NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B satellite programme, insisting that the process was conducted in line with Nigeria’s public procurement laws and established guidelines. The agency, in a statement issued on Friday, described the allegations published by an online platform as...

Akwa Ibom Unveils Tourism Projects, Targets Destination Economy

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Government has identified major investments in hospitality, culture, transportation and entertainment as the foundation of its drive to establish the state as a leading tourism destination, with the ARISE Palm Resort, Ibom International Hotel and Convention Centre and Oron Maritime Infrastructure among the flagship projects. Commissioner for Culture and...

Enugu Flooding: State Spent N295m On Erosion, Flood Control Despite N1.39bn Ecological Receipts

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Enugu State Government spent N295.17 million on erosion and flood control between January and June 2026, after receiving about N1.39 billion in ecological fund allocations during the same period. SaharaReporters reported that the figures showed Enugu received ecological fund allocations throughout the first half of the year, while N295.17 million was recorded as expenditure on...

31 A’Ibom LGAs Face Fresh Media Spotlight As NUJ Plans Development Tour

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Local government administrations across Akwa Ibom State are set to come under increased media scrutiny as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) begins preparations for a tour of the state’s 31 Local Government Areas to examine development activities at the grassroots. The exercise, being organised by the NUJ Akwa Ibom State Council...

NIMC Tightens NIN Verification, Says Database Remains Secure

adminSeptember 25, 2026

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a new system that allows individuals to authorise the use of their identity information when their National Identification Number (NIN) is being verified, as the commission moves to strengthen privacy within Nigeria’s digital identity system. Known as NIN Authentication (NINAuth), the service provides web, application programming interface...

Keyamo Backs Fresh Wage Talks, Says N70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Enough

adminSeptember 24, 2026

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for renewed attention to workers’ welfare, saying the N70,000 national minimum wage is no longer sufficient to cope with the rising cost of living. Keyamo spoke at the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit organised by XEM Consultants Limited, where he urged the Federal Government to find...

Akwa Ibom Targets 700,000 Annual Tonnes Of Waste For Wealth Creation

adminSeptember 24, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo Akwa Ibom State government says it is exploring ways to turn about 700,000 metric tonnes of solid waste generated annually into electricity, recyclable products, fertiliser and other economic opportunities, as the government moves to reposition waste management as a revenue-generating sector. The Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong,...

Eno Has Invested Heavily In Agriculture, Says Commissioner

adminSeptember 24, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Offiong Offor, has said Governor Umo Eno’s administration has invested heavily in agriculture through mechanisation, farmer grants, improved seedlings, rural roads and extension services to boost food production and reposition the sector as a major driver of the state’s economy. Offor, who...

Defence Minister Seeks Military Exposure For Nigerians, Says It Could Change Public Understanding Of Security

adminSeptember 24, 2026

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has called for wider exposure of Nigerians to military training, arguing that experiencing the physical demands of military life could deepen public understanding of what it takes to defend the country. Musa said military training goes beyond combat preparation, exposing participants to hunger, exhaustion, sleep deprivation, prolonged...

Federal-State Cooperation Key To Sustaining Developmen in Akwa Ibom- Akpabio

adminSeptember 24, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stressed the importance of sustained cooperation between the Federal Government and Akwa Ibom State in driving development, saying the state’s progress demonstrates the value of political collaboration beyond party lines. Akpabio made the submission in Uyo while conveying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s goodwill to Akwa Ibom as the state celebrated...

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