Udeme Utip, THEWILL

23 new programmes approved by NBTE for Federal Polytechnic, Ukana. Total programmes rise to 44 from the 2026/2027 academic session. New courses include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, Mechatronics and Water Resources Engineering. Full accreditation and quality assurance...

Duke, Ekuwem lead: Former Tourism Minister Edem Duke will deliver the keynote, while Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem will chair the roundtable. Private sector mobilisation: NHA and FTAN are bringing key stakeholders together to drive tourism investment, destination branding and...

Ibom Air plans to expand its regional network to additional African destinations before the end of 2026. The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service ahead of the Christmas and end-of-year travel period. Ibom Air’s first two A220...

MMI urges Governor Eno to move Ibom Deep Seaport from prolonged discussions to implementation. Group demands evidence for disputed historical and territorial claims between Ibibio and Oro interests. MMI says seaport, boundary and host-community questions should be resolved...

Akwa Ibom CP warns deployed officers against extortion, partisanship and voter intimidation. Officers are barred from paying for their movement to Osun and back to Akwa Ibom. Police personnel are cautioned against sharing sensitive election-operation content online. Akwa...

SSG Prince Enobong Uwah said Governor Umo Eno’s projects, appointments, and opportunities for Uyo residents will secure stronger support and bigger votes in 2027 for both Eno and President Tinubu. He urged political stakeholders in Uyo to remain...

Police arrest five suspected drug dealers during raid on criminal hideout in Mbak Itam, Ikot Mbang. Substances suspected to be Indian hemp, Tramadol, Loud and Ice recovered alongside ₦42,000 cash. Command says Operation Zero Black Spot will continue...

Ogbe orders process reforms as NCDMB launches digital compliance portal to eliminate delays in Nigerian Content Fund certification. Over $400m deployed to more than 130 indigenous companies, with Nigerian content participation now above 60 per cent. Board shifts...

Police arrest the cemetery manager and one suspected grave digger over the alleged exhumation of a freshly buried corpse. Suspects allegedly removed the corpse from the casket and planned to sell the stolen casket. Empty casket and unregistered...

Stakeholders call for state-funded commercial diver training in Akwa Ibom Experts say high training cost (₦15m–₦20m per diver) limits youth participation Over 1,000 youths reportedly trained in marine and offshore skills by private firm Calls for stronger enforcement...