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Miva University Expands To A’Ibom, Opens Uyo Study Centre

adminAugust 23, 2026

Miva Open University has expanded its operations to Akwa Ibom State with the opening of a study centre in Uyo. This development opens door for students and working residents seeking access to university education through open and distance learning. The Uyo Study Centre, located at No. 26 Udo Udoma Avenue, was unveiled weekend by the...

Ibom Science Park: Attah Pushes Private Sector Takeover, Targets ₦190bn Annual Revenue, 100,000 Jobs

adminAugust 12, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo Nearly two decades after initiating the Ibom Science Park project, former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah, has moved to revive the abandoned initiative through a proposed integration with the Silicon Valley Science Park, with projected annual revenue of over ₦190 billion and more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. The...

Police to Host 2026 International Youth Day Programme in Abuja

adminAugust 11, 2026

Idara Jerome The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to host the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD) programme as part of efforts to promote youth leadership, responsible citizenship and peaceful participation in democratic processes. The Force disclosed this in a statement posted on its X account on Monday, signed by the Force Public Relations...

Onung hails Tinubu’s push for technical skills, backs ITF takeover of Sector Skills Councils

adminAugust 5, 2026

Idara Jerome Chairman of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising technical and vocational skills development, describing the administration’s reforms as a bold step towards building a globally competitive workforce. Onung gave the commendation on Monday in Abuja following the formal handover...

MMI Applauds Eno’s ₦31bn empowerment package, Wants Merit-based Selection for Maximum Impact

adminAugust 4, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) has commended Governor Umo Eno for approving the ₦31 billion Economic Empowerment Programme but cautioned that the initiative would only achieve its full economic and social potential if beneficiaries are selected strictly on merit, fairness and transparency. The foremost Ibibio socio-cultural organisation said ensuring that the right people...

“Jobberman’s Career Clinic Has Exposed Me To Emerging Opportunities In Tech, Remote Work” – Participant

adminJuly 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo A final-year Mathematics Education student of the University of Uyo, Mfoniso Solomon, has said the 2026 Akwa Ibom Career Clinic exposed her to emerging opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence and remote work, while helping her overcome some of the confidence challenges that had affected her career journey. Solomon, who spoke with newsmen...

AKWA IBOM LAUNCHES NIGERIA’s FIRST YOUTH TECH HUB ..as ARISE Skills Week 2025 Closes In Uyo

adminJuly 17, 2025

AKWA IBOM LAUNCHES NIGERIA’s FIRST YOUTH TECH HUB ..as ARISE Skills Week 2025 Closes In Uyo The 2025 ARISE Youth Skills Week officially came to a close yesterday with the launch of the ARISE Youth-Friendly Tech Hub by Nigeria’s Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande. The hub, which was unveiled at the Ibom E-Library,...

President Tinubu instructs Nigeria Customs to return seized food items to rightful owners for sale in local markets.

adminMarch 10, 2024

Customs Chief Adewale Adeniyi addressed the issue during a meeting in Katsina yesterday, engaging with residents from border communities at Kongolam and Mai’Adua border stations. He conveyed President Tinubu’s extraordinary decision, highlighting that it deviates from legal protocols, yet underscores Tinubu’s profound generosity towards Nigeria. Adeniyi elaborated, stating, “In doing so, he has directed that...

The Presidency alleges that sub-regional forces are collaborating against Nigeria in the school abduction incidents.

adminMarch 10, 2024

The Presidency, in a statement on Sunday, asserted that the recent wave of kidnappings across the country is part of a coordinated effort by certain regional factions aimed at destabilizing President Bola Tinubu’s government. During an appearance on TVC’s Politics show hosted by Mr. Femi Akande, Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and...