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FG To Provide Students 100MB Free Daily Data From October 1

adminSeptember 10, 2026

The Federal Government has announced a daily 100 megabytes (MB) free data allocation for Nigerian students to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms, with the initiative set to commence on October 1, 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of the Initiative for...

Fidelity Bank, GIFA Target Sustainable Women-Owned Businesses With N25m Support

adminSeptember 10, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Fidelity Bank Plc and the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA) have joined efforts to help women in Akwa Ibom build sustainable businesses, with N25 million and business equipment committed to the latest phase of the programme. The initiative, unveiled in Uyo on Thursday, is supporting 300 women with sewing and grinding machines,...

National Assembly Service Commission Workers Protest Over Unpaid Allowances, Welfare Concerns

adminSeptember 10, 2026

Workers of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) have begun a protest in Abuja to demand improved welfare and the payment of outstanding allowances. The demonstration is being led by members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), NASC chapter, at the Commission’s headquarters. The workers accused the management, led by Executive Chairman Dr...

Akwa Ibom NIPR To Put Reputation, Influence In Spotlight At 2026 AGM

adminSeptember 10, 2026

How organisations move beyond simply making news to deliberately shaping the narratives that define their reputation will take centre stage as the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) holds its 2026 Annual General Meeting and 12th Chief O. W. Udoh Memorial Lecture. The two-day programme, scheduled for September 17...

Oluremi Tinubu Arrives Anambra For ICT, Food Bank, Empowerment Programmes

adminSeptember 10, 2026

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in Anambra State for a one-day engagement featuring digital skills development, food support for vulnerable residents and an empowerment programme targeting 5,000 beneficiaries across the state. Mrs Tinubu touched down at the Chinua Achebe International Airport on Thursday, and was received by Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his...

AKWA IBOM @39 : SENATOR EME UFOT EKAETTE, MFR

adminSeptember 10, 2026

Senator Eme Ufot Ekaette, MFR, belongs to that distinguished generation of Akwa Ibom women whose professional excellence, courage, leadership and commitment to public service have earned them a place in the history of both the State and Nigeria. Pharmacist, businesswoman, professional leader and politician, Senator Ekaette distinguished herself first in the pharmaceutical profession, where she...

FG Admits Reforms Have Yet To Ease Pressure On Nigerian Households — Akume

adminSeptember 10, 2026

The Federal Government has acknowledged that the benefits of its economic reforms have yet to sufficiently reach Nigerian households, with Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, saying the next priority is to translate improved economic indicators into better living conditions. Akume, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the 12th Synod of the...

AKWA IBOM @39: DR. ESIN ANWANA ESIN

adminSeptember 10, 2026

Dr. Esin Anwana Esin was a pioneering physician, statesman, senator, Federal Minister and community leader whose remarkable life reflected the transformative power of education, professional excellence and public service. He belonged to the pioneering generation of Akwa Ibom sons who recognised very early that education was the pathway to personal advancement, community development and meaningful...

Benue Police Arrest 46 Over Obstruction Of Peter Obi’s Movement

adminSeptember 9, 2026

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 persons allegedly linked to the obstruction of the movement of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, during his visit to the state on Tuesday. Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Makurdi, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations...

FG Moves To End Emergency Response Confusion With Nationwide 112 Rollout

adminSeptember 9, 2026

The Federal Government has begun moves to eliminate the confusion and delays associated with Nigeria’s multiple emergency response lines as it pushes for the nationwide rollout of 112 as the country’s single toll-free emergency number. Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday directed a multi-agency committee to produce a comprehensive operational roadmap and standard operating procedures for...

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