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From Kano To Abuja, Nigerians Struggle As Electricity Supply Shrinks
Nationwide Outages Push Businesses to the Brink PERSISTENT blackouts and intensified load shedding across Nigeria are taking a growing toll on households and small businesses, with many operators reporting shrinking profits, rising fuel costs and, in some cases, outright closure. Findings indicate that the electricity crisis worsened in early February after gas suppliers reduced volumes […]
Records Show Akwa Ibom Received ₦119.82 Billion Despite Governor’s Statement
FAAC Records Challenge Governor’s Assertion OFFICIAL records from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) indicate that Akwa Ibom State received ₦119.82 billion in statutory 13 per cent oil derivation funds between September and December 2025 — a figure that appears to contradict a recent claim by Governor Umo Eno. Speaking during a prayer meeting on […]
Between Pulpit & Politics: Controversy Trails Oborevwori’s Nwaoboshi Remarks
By PROGRESS D GATEWAY A Day of Mourning Overshadowed THE burial mass for Senator Peter Nwaoboshi was meant to celebrate a life of public service. Held in Ibusa, the ceremony drew an array of influential figures, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Yet rather than universal solemnity, the event has since triggered pointed debate. A political […]
Oborevwori Set To Commission Strategic Oko Road Linking Second Niger Bridge
Oborevwori to Inaugurate Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road Project DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday inaugurate the completed Phase One of the Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road project, a 4.7-kilometre corridor designed to enhance connectivity in Oshimili South Local Government Area. The project includes an access road linking the Oko communities directly to the Second Niger Bridge Service Road, […]
Biafra Blues: A Childhood Caught In Nigeria’s War
By IKHIDE R IKHELOA The Day the Headmaster Said “War” THE Nigerian Civil War — fought between 1967 and 1970 following the secession of the short-lived Republic of Biafra — is often flattened into a simple contest: East versus the rest, heroes versus villains, patriots versus rebels. It is never simple. It is rarely dispassionate. And […]
Alliance Moves To Unlock Nigeria’s Marine Tourism Potential With NIWA Partnership
Coalition Targets Marine Tourism Growth THE Allied Concessionaries and Blue Economy Alliance has pledged to partner with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to develop Nigeria’s vast but largely underutilised marine tourism sector. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the alliance’s leadership to the Lagos Area Office of NIWA, where they met […]
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Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
Decentralising Security: National Assembly Fast-Tracks State Police Reform
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Executive Push, Legislative Acceleration NIGERIA may be on the cusp of one of its most consequential security reforms since 1999, as the Senate signals readiness to fast-track constitutional amendments that would pave the way for state police. The renewed urgency follows a direct appeal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who asked lawmakers […]
From Visa-Free To Pre-Approval: UK Enforces New Electronic Travel System
By ANITA KNIGHT UK Rolls Out Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation THE United Kingdom has formally introduced its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, marking a significant shift in how millions of visitors enter the country. From 25 February, travellers from 85 previously visa-exempt countries — including the United States and Australia — must now obtain […]
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IWD 2026: EcoBank Deepens Commitment To Women-Led Businesses With ‘Ellevate’ Upgrade
Marking IWD with Action TO commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, Ecobank Nigeria has introduced an enhanced version of its women-focused financing initiative, “Ellevate,” expanding its reach and deepening its impact. Originally launched in 2021 to address financing gaps faced by women-led SMEs, the upgraded programme now adopts a more inclusive and integrated framework, extending […]
Akwa Ibom Signs Deal To Professionalise Hotel Management
Government Targets Global Best Practices IN a bid to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in its tourism sector, the Akwa Ibom State Government has entered into a partnership with Aleph Technical and Advisory Services. The MoU outlines plans for the professional management of major state-owned hospitality facilities, including Ibom Icon and Golf Resort, Four Points […]
Dangote Cement Revenue Hits ₦4.31 Trillion, Profit Surpasses ₦1 Trillion
Dangote Cement Posts Record ₦4.31tn Revenue, ₦1tn Profit in 2025 DANGOTE Cement Plc has reported a 20.3 per cent increase in revenue to ₦4.31 trillion for the year ended 31st December 2025, marking one of the strongest performances in its history. According to a corporate filing on Nigerian Exchange Limited, the figure represents a significant […]
Reps Member Pledges ₦300 Million Palm Oil Mills For Akwa Ibom Women
Lawmaker Unveils ₦300m Plan to Boost Women’s Economic Power THE Member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, has announced a ₦300 million commitment to establish two palm oil production and processing mills aimed at empowering women in his constituency. The announcement was made during the Akwa Ibom State Arise Women […]
Politics
Between Pulpit & Politics: Controversy Trails Oborevwori’s Nwaoboshi Remarks
By PROGRESS D GATEWAY A Day of Mourning Overshadowed THE burial mass for Senator Peter Nwaoboshi was meant to celebrate a life of public service. Held in Ibusa, the ceremony drew an array of influential figures, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Yet rather than universal solemnity, the event has since triggered pointed debate. A political […]
APC Congresses Expose Fault Lines In Ondo, Delta, Benue
APC State Congresses: Calm in Many States, Crisis in Key Battlegrounds THE All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday conducted its state congresses nationwide as part of preparations for its National Convention scheduled for 25–28 March. While the exercises were largely peaceful in several states, escalating internal crises in Ondo, Delta and Benue underscored lingering factional […]
Why A Governor Can’t Answer Every Call: Breaking Down The Numbers
By INIOBONG AKPAN The Comment That Sparked Debate WHEN Umo Eno remarked that he is “not the state’s personal receptionist,” the statement triggered mixed reactions in Akwa Ibom. Critics described it as dismissive, while supporters argued it was a realistic acknowledgment of the demands of public office. Beyond the political undertones, the remark raises a broader […]
Delta APC Elects Arenyeka Chairman, Oborevwori Sets Sights On 2027 Sweep
Arenyeka Emerges by Consensus THE Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, signaling the start of a renewed push toward the 2027 general elections. Arenyeka emerged through consensus at the party’s State Congress held at the Cenotaph in Asaba. His emergence was part […]