The World Economic Forum (WEF) has stated that there will be a 22 percent increase in employment opportunities by 2030, with 170 million new roles set to be created and 92 million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs. The Forum made this statement, noting that demography, technological advancement, and geo-economic strains will be key drivers in reshaping industries and professions during the period under review. The Forum based its statistics on reports from about 1,000 companies as the basis for its analysis. Technology skills in AI, big data, and cybersecurity are expected to see rapid growth…
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By Shadrach Okon The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has kick-started statewide sensitization against Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the 31 LGAs of Akwa Ibom State. According to the Agency, HMPV is a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems and or underlying health issues. The State Director of the Agency, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom while briefing newsmen in Uyo noted that symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, shortness of breath; wheezing in severe cases as well as potential for bronchiolitis or pneumonia in children. “In adults, the symptoms can exacerbate chronic…
Akwa Ibom state government has concluded plans to deploy security operatives to every village in across 31 Local Government Areas in the state. Governor Umo Eno dropped the hint on Tuesday in Uyo while receiving the new Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, who paid a courtesy visit to his office. Eno stated that the government was raising its local security group, Ibom Community Watch, to enhance community policing. He mentioned that the state government would give the police the necessary support to enable it to combat crime and maintain peace and security in the state, adding that Ibom Community…
-warns Head Teachers against illegal levies By shadrach Okon A team from State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) embarked on inspection of primary schools in Eket Senatorial District on Wednesday to ensure compliance with the Akwa Ibom State School resumption date for second term session. The school visiting and inspection team for Eket Senatorial District which was led by the Director School Services Mrs Mmandu Ekpenyong visited primary school across three local government areas compromising Okobo, Urue Offong Uroko and Oron Local Government Areas. The tour started in Okobo L.G.A where the team visited St.Paul (RCM) Primary School, Odobo Okobo…
Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members that they would start receiving N77,000 minimum wage. Speaking in Abuja when he commissioned a staff bus donated by Capital Express Insurance company, the DG said arrangements for their increased allowances to be paid have been concluded. He assured corps members that his priority was their security and welfare, hence in 2025 they would get all benefits that they deserve. Ahmed noted that the bus donated to the scheme for staff was to ease transportation issues. He noted that staff of the scheme and corps…
Following the rapid spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has directed hospitals across the country to strengthen Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices. NCDC directed the hospitals to set aside an appropriate isolation room where cases can be quickly isolated while receiving care. Recent reports indicate a significant rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China and increased respiratory infections linked to HMPV in countries such as the United Kingdom (UK), France, and Germany, particularly during the winter season. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted a notable rise…
By Shadrach Okon The management of Uyo Capital City Development Authority has promised to Clampdown on all illegal motor parks within the capital city effective from 30th January 2024. The Executive Chairman of UCCDA, Rt. Hon. Anietie Eka dropped the hint yesterday in Uyo during the 2025 solemn assembly organized by the agency. Hon. Anietie Eka while presenting his addressed said, “Effective Thursday 30th January, the Authority will begin a total clampdown on all illegal motor parks within the capital city, particularly, around Ibom Plaza, Itam flyover and Ikot Oku Ikono flyover and all major corridors of the capital city.”…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has frowned at the spate of vandalism of public facilities in the state, particularly electricity transformers. Governor Eno stated this when the new police commissioner in Akwa Ibom visited him at Government House. Mr Eno said that besides the huge costs the government bears in replacing them, it also hinders rural development, a major focal point of his administration after agriculture. In a statement published on Facebook on Monday, the governor’s spokesperson, Ekerete Udoh, said the governor stated this in Government House, Uyo, when the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Baba…
By Donatus Anichukwueze SERAP also urged the NNPCL to identify those suspected to be responsible for the disappeared oil money and hand them over to ICPC and the EFCC. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari to “account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing N825bn and $2.5bn meant for ‘refinery rehabilitation’ and other oil revenues, as documented in the 2021 annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation.” SERAP said the annual report was published on Thursday 27 November 2024. SERAP…
Four vehicles were attacked by the suspected kidnappers in an attempt to kidnap all the occupants. By Abdurrahman Umar At least 18 kidnap victims have been rescued from the hands of bandits in Katsina State after the state police command foiled kidnap attempt along the Funtua-Gusau highway in Zamfara State. The Command also succeeded in recovering an unspecified number of rustled animals after foiling cattle rustling attempt at Gidan Gada village in Kafur Local Government Area of the state. The kidnapping attempt occurred on January 3rd, 2025, at about 21:30 hrs, after an information was received at the Faskari Divisional…