Iniabasi Umo

Nigeria, Uyo

CEO, media and advocacy start-up, Wealthy Place Media, Multi-media Journalist, Strategic & Corporate Communication Specialist, Researcher & Trainer

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RMAFC urges FG to review LG autonomy, PIA

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called on the federal government to review the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
A’Ibom socio-cultural group halts protest over palm plantation closure

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

The Eket Peoples Union (EPU), a socio-cultural group in Akwa Ibom State, has suspended a planned protest over the closure of the largest palm plantation in Esit Urua, Eket Local Government Area. The group called off the protest following the intervention of Governor Umo Eno, urging its members to discontinue the planned mass action aimed at pressuring authorities to reopen the farm. In a communiqué signed by its President General, Dr. Samuel Udonsak, and Secretary General, Barr.
NASS ready to review outdated laws — Akpabio - Daily Trust

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged the Police Service Commission (PSC) board to initiate reforms like technology and professionalism in policing, saying it has the backing of the National Assembly.
FG tasks RMAFC on fiscal transparency, prudence in delivery of mandate

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

The Federal Government has tasked members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to be transparent and prudent in the delivery of their constitutional mandate. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, urged the RMAFC to align its policy with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in the areas of revenue optimisation, economic diversification, and prudent public expenditure.
TB: Akwa Ibom NOA launches public awareness campaign

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

As part of activities to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom State, has launched a public awareness campaign aimed at sensitising residents on the facts about the disease and how to prevent its spread.
Akwa Ibom goes extra mile, asks health workers to take oath to prevent 'japa'

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

The Akwa Ibom State government say it has entered a bond with its medical trainees to to protect its investment and prevent them from absconding. The government said this is one of its strategies to stop brain drain of its trained medical professionals trained, saying it is now mandatory for them to serve the state before they leave the country for greener pastures. Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, stated during the weekend in Uyo.
Why herbal medicine should be integrated into primary healthcare — Experts - Daily Trust

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

Professor of plant taxonomy, anatomy and biosystematics, Prof. Uduak Essiett, has urged the federal government to include herbal medicine in primary healthcare. Essiett, a professor in the Department of Botany and Ecological Studies, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, stated this at the weekend in Uyo as the 110th inaugural lecturer.
Court jails Professor 3 years for falsifying election results

Feb 5, 2025 | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

The High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced Prof. Ignatius Uduk to three years in prison for electoral fraud. The professor was arraigned on three-count charges of abandonment of duties and generation of false scores on form EC BE (II) on 10th March 2019 at INEC office in Afaha Ikot Ebak during the State House of Assembly election; announcement and publication of false election result; and lying on oath at the inception of the Election Petition tribunal.
Child trafficking suspects arrested over sale of child

Jan 29, 2025 | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

Two individuals, identified as Christiana Uwem Ibanga and her boyfriend, Inyene Etuk Akpan, have been arrested for child trafficking after allegedly selling their six-year-old child. The suspects, according to police, admitted to selling their six-year-old child for N450,000 in 2024 in Aba, Abia State, to an unidentified buyer.
Tech firm targets $100million funding for startups in A/Ibom

Jan 24, 2025 | dailytrust.com | Iniabasi Umo

Start Innovation Hub, a tech incubation company said it is targeting ideation projects that would attract a minimum of $100million funding for startups in Akwa Ibom State. Start Innovation Hub has for 10 years partnered international and national bodies to train youths in various digital skills.