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- 26 Sept 2017
#StartupSouth3 in Uyo to Prepare Members for Conference 2017
Members of the startup community in Uyo gathered at the Start Innovation Hub, to witness the Uyo edition of the #StartupSouth3 Pre-Conference on recently. The Pre-Conferences, held in various cities…
- 22 Dec 2015
Uyo Stands up for Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce
The night was magical at the Emerald Event Centre, Uyo when the next generation network, Globacom, stormed the city with the block buster concert, Slide ‘n’ Bounce, on Thursday. The event had…
- 2 Jul 2013
Dana Air Re-launchs Uyo, Calabar Operations
Dana Air said it is ready to re-launch flight services to Uyo and Calabar, in addition to its current destinations - Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt. Tony Usidamen, head, Corporate Communications of…
- 8 Dec 2021
Unity Bank Partners Women Groups as it Launches Yanga Account in Uyo, Gombe
Unity Bank has collaborated with identified women groups in the North East and South/South regions as the Bank launches Yanga Account in Gombe and Uyo. L - R: Rebecca Ladem, Ministry of Commerce and…
- 19 Dec 2016
Glo Shines as Thousands Sing Xmas Carols @ Uyo
Thousands of Akwa 'Ibomites' and other guests from all over the world converged on the Uyo Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday as the state government held the ninth edition of its annual…
- 20 Jul 2016
Etisalat Strengthens Relationship with Customers in Uyo
In a direct demonstration of its leadership as Nigeria’s most customer-friendly telecoms operator, Etisalat, recently hosted customers on its network to a Customer Forum at Eemjim Hotel Uyo, the Akwa…
- 15 May 2018
NCC Seals Bank, Firms in Uyo, Calabar, for Violating Regulations
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sealed the premises of some companies including a bank in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, and Calabar, Cross River states for failing to comply with the guidelines for…
- 25 May 2009
Intercontinental Bank holds 20 years celebration in Uyo
The 20th year anniversary celebration train of Intercontinental Bank Plc moves to Uyo with customers, shareholders and staff converging at the Le Meridian Hotel and Resort Centre, to celebrate 20…
- 14 Dec 2017
Arik Air resumes Abuja-Calabar, Abuja-Uyo routes
Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest carrier is increasing its capacity ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations to enable customers celebrate the festive season with family and friends. The…
- 24 Apr 2025
MTN Nigeria Reschedules Champs Uyo Finale to Honour Late Chairman Pascal Dozie
MTN Nigeria has announced the rescheduling of the MTN Champs Grand Finale to honour the legacy of its founding Chairman, Mr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, who passed away on April 8, 2025. The Grand Finale,…
- 23 Oct 2019
Konga Opens New Stores in Lagos, Uyo, Abuja, PH, Warri, Others
Konga, e-commerce giant, has expanded its growing list of retail stores nationwide, further cementing its place as Nigeria’s only omni-channel retail superstructure. Apart from serving as a…
- 15 Nov 2019
Imo State @ #StartupSouth5 Uyo, Seeks Broadband Connectivity Partnership to Deepen Digital Economy
Imo State Government is exploring possibilities to deepen broadband connectivity across the state, according to Nze Meekam Mgbenwelu, the state commissioner for Technology Development. …
- 22 Sept 2008
Ecobank Displays Public Offer at Uyo Roadshow
Mr. Offiong Amba, managing director, Ecobank Nigeria Plc, has described the bank’s $2.5billion public offer as the first multi-level structure that comes in three levels: the right issue, offer…
- 22 Oct 2018
New Startup in Uyo Launches Free Digital Marketplace to Support Individuals, Local Businesses in Nigeria
Classified Market Center Limited has launched a new digital marketplace for Nigerians who want a safe and secure platform to buy and sell their products (and services) with ease online. Using…
- 24 Dec 2021
More Winners Emerge in Glo Unlimited Extravaganza
Two more car winners have emerged in Globacom’s Joy Unlimited Extravaganza promo. The two new winners received their brand new Kia Rio cars at presentation ceremonies held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,…
- 25 Nov 2020
EFCC Nabs Alleged Ponzi Scheme Operator Promising Investors 50% RoI
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Umanah E. Umanah, alleged Ponzi scheme operator based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Umanah E. Umanah, alleged Ponzi scheme operator Umanah ,…
- 2 Mar 2020
EFCC Busts Syndicate of Bankers Stealing Depositors’ Funds
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo zonal office of the has uncovered a criminal syndicate of bankers that specialized in forging signatures of deceased bank customers, and stealing…
- 13 Mar 2020
EFCC Arraigns 5 Bank Staff for Allegedly Stealing Dead Customers’ Money
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned five workers of Fidelity Bank Plc before Justice Archibong Archibong of the Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo over a diversion of…
- 27 Jul 2022
Hacker, Accomplice Jailed for Defrauding Bank Customers of N32m
The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Micheal John Oluwasegun, a hacker: and Saviour Peter Edet, his accomplice, before Justice…
- 19 Oct 2009
NBC at Public Forum, Tasks Broadcasters on Quality of Content, Others
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has once again demonstrated that Nigerian citizens own the airwaves, with the gathering in Uyo of various stakeholders in that zone in the popular Public…
- 2 May 2025
Premier League Fever Builds as MTN Nigeria Stages Dual-City Watch Parties This Weekend
As the Premier League season enters its final stretch, MTN Nigeria is set to stage simultaneous watch parties in Abuja and Uyo on Sunday, May 4, giving football fans a shared space to experience the…
- 16 Oct 2018
Star Lager Thrills Football Fans As Nigeria Dominates Libya in African Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Nigeria’s premium beer brand, Star Lager, thrilled fans with an unforgettable football and music spectacle at the Star Fan Park in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on October 13th, 2018. Thousands of excited…
- 11 Jan 2016
World’s First Orange Beauty Pageant Debuts in Nigeria
Preparations to stage world’s first orange beauty pageant, known as the Face of Nigeria Beauty and Style pageant has begun. The organisers- All Times Nigeria promotions Limited has selected Uyo, the…
- 4 Nov 2014
GOtv to Televise Akwa Ibom Stadium Commissioning Ceremony
GOtv said its subscribers in Uyo and other parts of Nigeria will have the opportunity to watch the live broadcast of the commissioning ceremony of the new Akwa Ibom stadium. The ceremony will be…
- 19 Jul 2014
NCC Shuts Telecom Firm over Illegal Operations
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has stepped up its monitoring and surveillance activities with the sealing off of TB telecommunications based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital over…
- 5 Apr 2019
Star Lager Hosts Passionate Football Fans To Euro Club Experience In Makurdi, Calabar, and Lagos
It was a fun-filled day for football lovers on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 as premium beer brand, Star Lager, entertained fans with the Euro Club match at Delve Bar, Uyo, 106 Marian Road Calabar. …
- 6 Dec 2016
Blame Weak Legislation for PPP Failures- Experts
Experts at the just-concluded African Engineering Conference, organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, have blamed the failure of public-private partnership on…
- 3 Nov 2016
Glo Campus Concert Storms UNIUYO Today
The University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, will today host the Glo-sponsored rave of the moment student music concert, the Glo Campus Storm. Students and the entire members of the university community…
- 17 Dec 2018
EFCC Arrests Access Bank Staff, Yahoo Boy over Love Scam
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo zonal office have apprehended Mr Ojo Adefemi Adedoyin, a banker and Account Officer with Access Bank Plc, for allegedly…
- 13 May 2019
Airtel Launches 4G Network in A’Ibom
Airtel Nigeria, telecoms giant, has launched a 4G network in Akwa Ibom State to boost internet usage in the area. Speaking at the formal launching in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, Mr Segun…