Despite gov’t intervention, price of garri soars in Akwa Ibom

The price of garri, a popular Nigerian staple, has witnessed a leap for the third time since the beginning of the year in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, despite the state government’s intervention. A PREMIUM TIMES survey of markets and retail shops in Uyo, in the last week of March, on Easter Sunday, showed that the … Read more

Akwa Ibom Govt to receive N51 billion as arrears of oil derivation fund

The Akwa Ibom State Government is expected to receive in 2024 fiscal year the sum of N51 billion from the federation account as arrears of 13 per cent oil derivation fund. The figure, which is contained in the state’s 2024 budget, is one of the projected revenue sources for the funding of the budget. Other … Read more

My predecessor doesn’t put me under any pressure – Akwa Ibom Governor

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said that his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, has not “brought any pressure” on him since he took over from him about seven months ago, on 29 May. “I will say here standing on this altar that you have never brought any pressure on me since I took over … Read more