Akwa Ibom is setting its sights on becoming Nigeria’s leading tourism and investment destination, with a proposed deep seaport, international aviation operations and expanding infrastructure expected to drive economic growth, attract investors and create jobs.
More than 100 golfers from across Nigeria have converged on Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for the 15th edition of the Gulf and Tours Charity Association Tournament, with organisers extending humanitarian assistance to the host community as part of efforts to combine sporting activities with social responsibility.
President Bola Tinubu has announced his approval of the establishment of the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, describing the project as a major economic investment that will create new opportunities and accelerate development in the state and the country.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a ban on drone operations and fireworks in Uyo, alongside temporary restrictions on major roads and strategic locations, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state on Friday, November 6.
Akwa Ibom State is targeting a $250 million multi-partner financing facility to accelerate agro-industrial development, expand agricultural exports and establish a Southern Agricultural Industrial Corridor under a proposed 10-year development compact.
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has called for an urgent investigation and environmental remediation of a reported oil spill affecting fishing communities in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area.
The Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled an expanded programme for the 2026 Ibom Christmas Unplugged and Christmas Carols Festival, introducing new cultural and entertainment attractions to position the state as a leading tourism destination.
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, Senator John James Akpanuodehe, has promised to inject ₦100 billion into the state's economy within his first 100 days in office if elected in the 2027 governorship election.
Seplat Energy has challenged Nigerian journalists to look beyond monthly salaries and embrace entrepreneurship and other legitimate income-generating opportunities to secure their financial future amid growing economic pressures in the media industry.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured President Bola Tinubu that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region in the 2027 general elections.
The commission issued the clarification on Saturday amid growing controversy surrounding the preliminary voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections and calls by some Nigerians for Amupitan to step down over alleged irregularities in the registration process.
