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By Emmanuel Antswen The management of Plan International Nigeria said the non-governmental organisation does not seek/receive any gratification from its vendors, enumerators, programme recipients, and partners. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday signed by Helen Idiong, Director, Programme Quality & Influencing, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. Idiong said the organisation does…

By Thompson Yamput In a bold boost for women entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc has empowered businesswomen in host communities in Benue State with cash grants, thus deepening business activities in the State. The women empowerment programme came months after the Dangote Cement in Gboko increased bursary payments to students of host communities by…

By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has tasked the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to develop satellite technology that will assist security agencies in tackling insecurity in the country. Eno said this on Tuesday in his remarks at the ongoing 3-day National Space Research and Development Agency retreat for top…

By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on pensioners in Akwa Ibom to use their wealth of experience in the public sector to support government policies. The Agency urged them to serve as a think-tank capable of making useful inputs into governance for the betterment of all Nigerians. The State Director of…

By Thompson Yamput The Olu of Apata in Lokoja Local Government, Oba Fredrick Durojaiye Balogun JP, on Tuesday lauded Kogi SGS, Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, for exemplifying the crucial role women play in leadership and nation-building efforts. In a statement signed in Lokoja, Oba Balogun congratulated Ayoade on her recent conferment with the honorary chieftaincy…

By Thompson Yamput Joint security team consisting the army and police on Monday rescued three kidnapped victims in Kogi, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller Dantawaye has said. A statement on Monday by the Police Command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, quoted Dantawaye as saying the victims were rescued unhurt after an exchange of gun fire…

By Isaiah Eka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised market women in Akwa Ibom to regularly clear drains and properly dispose waste in their vicinities to forestall flood disasters. Mrs Mmandu Aisueni, Head of operations, NEMA, Akwa Ibom gave the advice during sensitisation rally for traders in Akpan Andem market, Udo Umana, Johnson…

By Admin The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have applauded the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, for revolutionising the solid minerals sector in the country. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, TMV argued that the minister has succeeded in breathing life to an all-important sector that had over the years…

By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has urged journalists in the state to acquire skills and knowledge that will enable them to tap into the emerging opportunities in the maritime sector. Mr Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner, Ministry of Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, made the call at a workshop to prepare journalists and…