The Federal Government in partnership with PLUG Terminals, has commenced the distribution of free Point of Sale (POS) machines to women across the country, with a view to boosting their small-scale enterprises. During the inaugural ceremony which was held on Friday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs)…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (FMHAPA) in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) have flagged off the distribution of relief materials to persons of concern in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The items comprising of rice, dates and clothing were distributed to over 1,000 victims of…
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Stand to End Rape Initiative has called for the full implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in states against Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases. The group made the call during a Two Day Workshop on the implementation of the VAPP Law…
The operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspected illegal forex traders, Surajo Umar and Muhammed Sadiq Lawal. They were arrested on Friday, 10th May 2024, at Udi Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital while selling dollars without appropriate licences. Their arrest followed credible…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State may be referred to as one of the best governors in Nigeria right now following the construction of the new Christ the King Model Primary School. The primary school initiated and completed by Governor Eno is located at Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, the state capital. The school project…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a motion filed by Prof. Cyril Ndifon challenging the qualification of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC’s lawyer, Osuobeni Akponimisingha to practice. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, held that the application and counter affidavit filed by parties in the controversy over the…
