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Revenue From Tricycle, Minibus Drivers Hits ₦14m Weekly In Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Government says the transport sector has recorded ₦14 million weekly from daily electronic sales of tickets to keke riders and minibus drivers operating within the…
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FG Approves Modernisation, Upgrade Of Onne, Delta, Calabar Ports
The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta, and Calabar ports, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has…
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IGR: Akwa Ibom Shops For Tourism Investors To Increase Revenue
Thenewsdesk.ng The Akwa Ibom State Government said it has concluded plans to partner with tourism investors for development of strategic tourism sites across the state to increase Internally…
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Udoedehe: Selfish Interests Delaying Ibom Deep Seaport
Sunday September 13, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State for the 2027 election, Senator John James Udoedehe, has accused the state…
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Nigeria Reaffirms Support For WTO, Multilateralism At BRICS Summit
Thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation, WTO, and the multilateral trading system, stressing that no country can prosper in isolation from the global…
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After 20 Years, FG Moves To Unlock Shipowners’ $25m Fund
Monday September 7, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Federal Government is set to begin disbursing the long-delayed Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund to qualified Nigerian shipowners, with each successful applicant eligible…
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NNPC/Seplat JV Trust Raises Development Tempo in Ibeno, Wins Stakeholders’ Applause
Sunday August 30, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The NNPC/Seplat (JV) Ibeno Host Community Development Trust has intensified its intervention in critical sectors of Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom…
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Ibeno Traditional Rulers Council Hails New Seplat Energy Chief, Urges Coy To Prioritise Host Community Relations
Sunday August 23, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Dennis UDOMA The Ibeno Traditional Rulers Council has congratulated Engr. Effiong Okon, FNSE, FEI, on his assumption of office as the Chief…
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PENGASSAN Elects Olabiyi-Agoro As New President
Saturday August 22, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has elected Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as its new National President. Olabiyi-Agoro emerged alongside…
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Stakeholders Seek Review Of PIA Remittance To Akwa Ibom Host Communities
Sunday August 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Advocates and activists in Akwa Ibom State’s extractive justice sector have called for the amendment of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, 2021, demanding that…