By Solomon Okpo The Association of Niger Delta Online Publishers (ANDOP) has secured the backing of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone, for its proposed political debates involving candidates contesting the 2027 general elections across the Niger Delta region. The commitment was made when the Board of Trustees of ANDOP paid a courtesy […]
By Solomon OKPO | The Evangelist Oil/Gas Desk The Energy and Maritime Reporters (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has taken its Core Oil Communities Tour to Udung Uko Local Government Area, where the delegation was received by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. (Elder) Godwin Okponung. The visit, which followed the association’s engagement with […]
By Solomon OKPO | Uyo UYO, The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Branch, have pledged to strengthen collaboration towards promoting the state’s maritime assets, attracting investment and unlocking the vast opportunities in its blue economy. The commitment was made on Monday, August 17, 2026, […]
Scripture: “The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” — Deuteronomy 29:29. There is a profound difference between what God allows and what God approves. Understanding this difference is […]
By Solomon OKPO | Uyo The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has intensified efforts to strengthen the training, certification and international recognition of Nigerian commercial divers as part of a broader initiative to develop the next generation of professionals for the country’s offshore and maritime industries. The IMCA leadership, led by its Chief Executive Officer, […]
By Solomon OKPO | Uyo The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has unveiled a new digital compliance portal designed to eliminate bureaucratic delays and accelerate access to funding opportunities for indigenous companies operating in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The Nigerian Content Fund Compliance Certificate (NCFCC) Portal was unveiled on Wednesday in Uyo, […]
By Solomon OKPO | Uyo. The Provisional Committee for the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has unveiled a roadmap aimed at creating five million ocean-based jobs by 2035, while urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a Nigerian Coast Guard as a critical institution for achieving the country’s blue economy ambitions. The committee conveyed its […]
By Solomon OKPO | Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed his condolences to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Uko Udom, SAN, and his family over the death of his eldest brother, Evangelist (Dr.) Ebong Udom. Evangelist Udom reportedly died recently following a brief illness. Governor Eno conveyed his […]
By Solomon OKPO | Uyo The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Publishers (ANPA) has commended the Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Council, Hon. (Prince) Uyo Ukpanah, for what it described as a remarkable commitment to grassroots development and prudent management of public resources. The commendation followed an on-the-spot assessment of projects […]
By Solomon OKPO The Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Branch, has announced plans to host the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration in Uyo on Thursday, September 24, with a focus on unlocking the state’s maritime and blue economy potential. The celebration, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Jacksville Events Place, Plot […]