May 13, 2024
Governor UMO ENO of Akwa Ibom state will on Wednesday, 17th May 2024 disburse grants to beneficiaries of AK-CARES from all Local Government Areas in the state.
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The 1055 beneficiaries as captured from the Social Register and other approved registers will be at Ibom hall for a ceremony to distribute the grants.
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AK-CARES supervised by the Ministry of Economic Development offers support for Agricultural empowerments, grants for SMEs, live support grants to the poorest of the poor with the institution of projects in various communities.
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Governor UMO ENO had in his Campaigns promised to empower thousands of SMEs and traders massively in line with his ARISE Agenda to positively change the economic sphere of the state, the IBOM-LED Initiative being one of the platforms to achieve the noble goal.
May 7, 2024
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, has assented to the Independent Electoral Commission Law Cap 69 Bill recently passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, into law.
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With the amendment, the Independent Electoral Commission Law will update the electoral laws in the State.
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It will enhance efficiency in the electoral process at the grassroots level, provides legal backing and aligns the activities of AKISIEC in the conduct of local government elections.
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Also, the law will help instill more confidence in the electoral process in the State.
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AKISIEC is also, expected to come up with a programmes of action that will culminate in the conduct of local government elections in the state.
May 6, 2024
Petroleum marketers have said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has opened its reserves across the federation to end the lingering fuel scarcity.
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The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, HAMMED FASHOLA and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, BILLY HILLY-HARRY, disclosed this in a separate statement after meeting with NNPCL.
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FASHOLA said his members will meet today, Monday 6th May, 2024 to join NNPLC to end the fuel scarcity. He further urged Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of fuel as the product will be available nationwide.
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On his part, HILLY-HARRY said the meeting between NNPLC and marketers had helped present a solution to the fuel scarcity.
May 6, 2024
the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Aviation has announced plans to probe the Safety Investigations Bureau and airlines operating in Nigeria over alleged sharp practices.
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The Chairman House Committee on Aviation Technology, ABIODUN AKINLADE disclosed on Sunday, saying the committee would ensure the safety of Nigerians flying on local and international airlines.
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He added that safety of citizens was a priority of the 10th National Assembly, hence, a summit has been proposed for all stakeholders and operators in the industry to comply with global set standards.
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According to the lawmaker, there were loopholes in the aviation industry that needed attention, which the joint committees of the upper and lower legislative chambers would like to address in the interest of air travelers.
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To address the current challenges in the industry, he said necessary amendments will be carried out by the legislators.
