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The Graduating students' class of Redemption Academy, Uyo on Tuesday 10th of July 2018 paid a Courtesy call on the Registrar of Akwa Ibom State University, Mr. John Udo.

The class aptly referred to as “the pacesetters”, came to inform the Registrar of their upcoming Graduation ceremony and also tap into the wealth of wisdom resident in Mr. Udo, who has been severally described as a veteran in the area of Education and Administration.

In his remarks, the Registrar traced his life and upbringing from the days of humble beginning and rounded up by admonishing the students never to fail to recognise the role of the Almighty God in the affairs of men. He reiterated that fact that it is only when “preparation meets opportunity, that success can be achieved”.

Mr. John Udo took time to run through a brief profile of Akwa Ibom.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading and VIEW more pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/07/redemption-academy-visits-akwa-ibom.html)

The electorate in Akwa Ibom State have their work cut-out for them. This comes as an alarm has been raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) in Akwa Ibom has raised the alarm over 132,078 uncollected Permanent Voters’ Card (PVCs) by electorates in the state.

According to the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Mike Igini, says the PVC collection by electorates in the state was “very poor”.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/07/election2019-inec-raises-alarm-in-akwa.html)

Akwa Ibom State University on Thursday, the 5th of July 2018 held her annual meeting of the Congregation. Speaking during the occasion, the Vice Chancellor – Prof. Eno Ibanga fnip, dwelt on a range of issues that bothered on staff welfare, accreditation of courses, infrastructural development, among others.

Prof. Ibanga used the opportunity to appeal to staff to continue to put-in their best effort into whatever assignment is given to them. He informed the Congregation that the revised Condition of Service (COS) for the university has recently been approved by the Governing Council and that a copy of it will be made available to every staff to study.

High-points of the Vice Chancellors remarks include:
-Three (3) years guarantees one (1) promotion is no longer tenable in many positions. Staff have to justify why he/she must enter the next level.
- Two (2) factors influence movement to the..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading and VIEW more pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/07/akwa-ibom-state-university-2018-meeting.html)

n Saturday the 30th of June 2018, family, friends and well wishers came together at the St. Peter's Catholic Church Mbiabong Anyanya, Oron road in Uyo the capital city of Akwa Ibom State to witness the solemnisation of Holy matrimony between former Miss Edo Ben Umoh and Mr. Nsitie Joshua Samuel.

Delivering the Homily at the event, Rev. Fr. Justin Udom took time to amplify the place of prayer in the home and enjoined the couple to be fervent in prayer, stressing that the Christian walk in general and marriage in particular, had its own set portion of challenges, urging them not to give up in periods of adversity. According to him "perseverance pays".

Drawing his inference from Luke 11:9 and Tobit 8:5-7, Rev. Justin Udom charged the congregation to give God a permanent place in their family.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading and VIEW more lovely pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/07/be-fruitful-and-multiply-edo-weds-nsitie.html)

n Saturday the 30th of June 2018, family, friends and well wishers came together at the St. Peter's Catholic Church Mbiabong Anyanya, Oron road in Uyo the capital city of Akwa Ibom State to witness the solemnisation of Holy matrimony between former Miss Edo Ben Umoh and Mr. Nsitie Joshua Samuel.

Delivering the Homily at the event, Rev. Fr. Justin Udom took time to amplify the place of prayer in the home and enjoined the couple to be fervent in prayer, stressing that the Christian walk in general and marriage in particular, had its own set portion of challenges, urging them not to give up in periods of adversity. According to him "perseverance pays".

Drawing his inference from Luke 11:9 and Tobit 8:5-7, Rev. Justin Udom charged the congregation to give God a permanent place in their family.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading and VIEW more lovely pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/07/be-fruitful-and-multiply-edo-weds-nsitie.html)

On Wednesday, the 27th of June 2018, the National President of Nigerian Animal Science Students Association (NASSA National), Comrade Adagba Okiki Opeyemi led members of his Exco to pay a courtesy call on the management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU).

According to Comrade Opeyemi, the visit was primarily to inform the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University - Prof. Eno Ibanga and his team, that Akwa Ibom State University has been selected to host the 3rd Annual National conference of the Nigerian Animal Science Students Association and to seek the support as well as collaboration of the university community.

"the conference shall have participants that will cut across Animal Science Students from all institutions in Nigeria. It is a national event which so far, 18 chapters have confirmed that they will be in attendance".

The National President went further to explain “the conference will seek to enlighten through paper presentation on topical issues surrounding Animal.... (click the link below to continue READING: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/courtesy-call-by-nigerian-animal.html)

Candidates who scored 160 and above in the 2018 UTME as well as Direct Entry applicants, and the general public are hereby notified that the Admission Screening exercise for the 2018/2019 first choice admission into first degree programmes of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) will hold from Monday, 23rd July to Friday, 27th July, 2018.
Venue: Main Campus, Ikot Akpaden – Mkpat Enin L.G.A
Time: 9am daily.

REGISTRATION FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE
The University portal will be opened for registration from Monday, 2nd July....... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/screening-of-utmedirect-entry.html)

At 19hrs, Nigerian time, the magnificent 67,000-capacity Zenit Arena in Saint Petersburg, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with rivals - Argentina, in the last Group D match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Presently, Nigeria stands 2nd in the table of Group D with 3 points from 2 games, while Argentina is hanging precariously in the 4th position with 1 point from 2 games. Nigeria is expected to take to the field of play with a strong intent of holding Argentina down for 90 straight minutes. A win (at least a draw) will guarantee Nigeria's spot in the last 16. They will be buoyed after seeing Croatia’s dominant display against the disjointed two-time winners.

Argentina on the other hand, are in desperate situation following a score-draw in their first game against Iceland and comprehensive defeat by Croatia, and will throw everything at their disposal at the Super Eagles. But the African.... (Click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/happening-today-nigeria-vs-argentina.html)

The Chairman, Akwa Ibom Board of Internal Revenue Service, Mr Okon Okon, has said that Akwa Ibom state recorded N6.85billion from its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first 4 months of 2018. He made the disclosure when he led other members of the board to brief the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, on the revenue generation performance of the state.

He said that the amount represented 72% of the initial average quarterly revenue of N9.5billion projected by the Service for the period. Okon said: “It gives me delight to let the House Committee on Appropriation and Finance to know that for the 2018 fiscal year we signed off a budget of N38billion"...... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/internally-generated-revenue-for-akwa.html)

The Chairman, Akwa Ibom Board of Internal Revenue Service, Mr Okon Okon, has said that Akwa Ibom state recorded N6.85billion from its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first 3 months of 2018. He made the disclosure when he led other members of the board to brief the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, on the revenue generation performance of the state.

He said that the amount represented 72% of the initial average quarterly revenue of N9.5billion projected by the Service for the period. Okon said: “It gives me delight to let the House Committee on Appropriation and Finance to know that for the 2018 fiscal year we signed off a budget of N38billion"...... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/internally-generated-revenue-for-akwa.html)

In the 2nd of the 3rd match-day for Nigeria in Group D of the on-going FIFA world cup tournament, Ahmed Musa scored a brace in the 49th and 75th minute of play in the match against Iceland at the Volgograd Arena.

Nigeria exploded to life in the 2nd half of their game to put their hopes of qualification to the last 16 in their own hands. The 2 goals from Ahmed Musa appeared enough to do the trick against a subdued Iceland side. 4 minutes into the 2nd half of play, Ahmed Musa took and controlled a long ball from the back without breaking stride and galloped towards goal, beating Kari Arnason in the process. Having drawn Halldorsson from his goal and seen the Icelandic keeper commit himself, he shimmied a couple of steps.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/russia2018-at-last-glimmer-of-hope-for.html)

Thursday, the 21st of June 2018 is a date that will linger in the football history of Argentina for a long time to come. It is the day that the young and vibrant Croatian soccer team humbled the Messi lead team, in the biggest group stage defeat on the world cup stage in the last 60 years.

At the end of match proceedings, Croatia inflicted a brutal 3-0 World Cup defeat on Argentina and this is sure to damage the 2 time champions' psyche, and may prove fatal to their participation at this tournament. The result means that an Iceland win over Nigeria on Friday and a convenient draw between Croatia and Iceland in their final game would see Argentina eliminated..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/it-all-comes-down-to-this-argentinas.html)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Tuesday, 26/06/2018 for the 2018 Admission Policy Meeting to start the next admission process into the nation’s tertiary institutions, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Media and Information has revealed.

The main reason for the meeting is to define all modalities for admission of qualified candidates into the nation’s tertiary institutions for the 2018/2019 academic session. The board has concluded arrangements for this year’s admission policy meeting with all stakeholders in the education sector. This kind of meeting is to give room for contributions as well as ensure fairness and equity in the conduct of the 2018/2019 admission process. We.... (Click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/jambs-admission-policy-meeting-holds.html)

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is finally upon us. The greatest soccer players on the planet have taken the center stage in Russia. The tournament is back in Europe for the first time since it was held in Germany in 2006, and there's no shortage of storylines.

Is this the year that Lionel Messi finally wins the only major trophy missing in his list of career achievements? It's been a 32-year drought for Argentina. Like Messi, who was not born the last time the Albiceleste lifted the World Cup trophy, the window may be closing for Cristiano Ronaldo, who will try to power Portugal, the 2016 Euro winners, to another title. What about Neymar, who is recovering from a broken foot? Will he be fit to lead a promising Brazil team to its sixth World Cup title?

For today Saturday, the 16th of June 2018, the list of match fixtures are:
(1) France and Australia will slug it out by 1pm (Nigerian time) ~ Group C
(2) Argentina and Iceland will square off by 4pm (Nigerian time) ~ Group D
(3) Peru and Denmark will go head to head by 7pm (Nigerian time) ~ Group C
(4) Croatia and Nigeria will end match proceedings for today Saturday by 9pm. ~ Group D

Croatia
The team as been dubbed as being loaded with quality. Croatia appears to have one of the most interesting teams on paper. When play commenc....... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/russia2018-nigeria-takes-aim-as.html)

Ever wondered what the Akwa Ibom State University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eno J. Ibanga has been up to in the last day or two? Wonder no more!

In keeping with the promise that was made earlier in the year to seek more innovative ways to further reposition the Faculty of Engineering, specially the Marine and the Civil Engineering departments of Akwa Ibom State University, the Vice Chancellor has paid a visit to Temple University, Philadelphia.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/the-giant-strides-of-akwa-ibom-state.html)

Recently the Nigeria Statistical Association (NSA) in collaboration with National Mathematical Centre (NMC) organized the annual Statistics Competition for tertiary institutions in Nigeria. At the end of the exercise, Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) emerged the most outstanding State University in Nigeria.

University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), was the overall best among the participating tertiary institutions, while the Mr. Itoro Michael led contingent from Akwa Ibom State University earned an institutional score of 157. With that score AKSU emerged 5th overall best University in the country and the Best state-owned varsity........ (clcik the link below to CONTINUE reading and to view MORE pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/nsa-2018-competition-aksu-emerges-most.html)

On Thursday the 7th of June 2018, a delegation from Zenith Bank of Nigeria PLC paid a birthday visit to the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University – Prof. Eno J. Ibanga. Recall that on Tuesday the 5th of June 2018, the Vice Chancellor celebrated the grace of God that has added another year to his eventful life.

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On Thursday the 7th of June 2018, a delegation from Zenith Bank of Nigeria PLC paid a birthday visit to the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University – Prof. Eno J. Ibanga. Recall that on Tuesday the 5th of June 2018, the Vice Chancellor celebrated the grace of God that has added another year to his eventful life.

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As a fall out of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting that was held on Wednesday the 6th of June 2018, the Nigerian Federal Government has announced a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Effective immediately, Polytechnics in Nigeria will no more issue Higher National Diplomas (HND). They are however to continue and exhaust the award of HND only to the students currently admitted for the programmes.

Also, all the programmes currently being run by polytechnics, which are not technology-based, and which are about 70%, will be scrapped. Under the new rule, the polytechnics will now become campuses of the proximate universities with the Vice Chancellors of those universities appointing provosts..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/no-more-hnd-all-polytechnics-now-to.html)

On this day in history, Prof Eno J. Ibanga fnip began his fruitful sojourn on the face of the earth. Years and months have gone-by and today, the 5th of June 2018 marks the occasion of his birthday. Kindly join us and wish the digital Vice Chancellor a very Happy Birthday and many happy returns. Better rendered in the Latin language, they would say "Felix Natalis Domine".

Described variously, Prof. Ibanga is the unseen hand behind the new face of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/06/hearty-cheers-to-icon.html)

The second Semester of the 2017/2018 academic session of the prestigious Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) commences on Monday, 4th of June 2018. The resumption follows the approval of the semester calendar by the Senate of the university at her 46th regular meeting.

Within the last few hours, students of the University have been seen returning back to the campus for the resumption of their activities studies. The academic calendar indicates that normal lectures will resume..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/akwa-ibom-state-university-resumes-for.html)

On Saturday, the 26th of May 2018, family, friends and well-wishers conveyed at the St. John’s Pro-Cathedral Parish, Abak to witness the solemnization of the Holy Matrimony between former Miss Idorenyin Ekpenyong Frank and Dr. Inameti Lawrence Udo.

The wedding ceremony was presided over by Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. A. Inyangetoh while Rev. Fr. Gabriel Umoh delivered the homily. In his word of advice to the couple, Rev. Fr. Umoh took his bible reading from Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:31.... (click the link below to continue READING and VIEW more pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/idorenyin-and-inameti-and-they-lived.html)

On Saturday, the 26th of May 2018, family, friends and well-wishers conveyed at the St. John’s Pro-Cathedral Parish, Abak to witness the solemnization of the Holy Matrimony between former Miss Idorenyin Ekpenyong Frank and Dr. Inameti Lawrence Udo.

The wedding ceremony was presided over by Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. A. Inyangetoh while Rev. Fr. Gabriel Umoh delivered the homily. In his word of advice to the couple, Rev. Fr. Umoh took his bible reading from Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:31.... (click the link below to continue READING and VIEW more pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/idorenyin-and-inameti-and-they-lived.html)

After a 90 minutes run, the final whistle has been blown and Real Madrid has made it 3-1 to win for the 3rd time, the prestigious UEFA cup final. It was quite a dramatic encounter that left the score line at 0-0 at the end of 45 minutes of regulation time. This also marks the 13th overall time that Madrid has won the finals.

The tide was changed however at the commencement of the 2nd half of play as both teams appeared to have found their rhythm and pace. The opening goal was far from befitting of the biggest game in club football. Minutes into the 2nd half, having gathered the ball with ease, Karius rolled it straight into the path of the onrushing Benzema..... (Click the link below to continue READING: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/uefa-2018-final-real-madrid-nails-it.html)

It is no longer new that the wheels of progress and development in Akwa Ibom State University have been completely re-invented. What is news is the rate and pace at which the Government of His Excellency, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel is committed to raising the standard and quality of education and research in the institution of learning.

In the past few months, massive classroom structures, laboratories and offices have literally been spring from the ground, completed in record time and tastefully furnished with state-of-the-arts equipment. The Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof Eno J. Ibanga has personally ensured that the structures are not just up...... (Click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/the-new-face-of-akwa-ibom-state.html)

he Families of late Mr/Mrs. Ekpenyong Frank Udosen, of Ikot Edim in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area and that of Evangelist /Mrs Lawrence Mark Udo of Ikot Ukpong Etor in Essien udim Local government area, both in Akwa Ibom state cordially invite all to the solemnization of Holy matrimony of their children Miss Idorenyin Ekpenyong Frank and Inameti Udo Lawrence (PhD).

Their Traditional Marriage will hold on Thursday, the 24th of May 2018 at Late Mr Ekpenyong Frank's compound, Ikot Edim, off Afaha Offiong road, Ibesikpo Asuatan Local Government Area by 12pm prompt. The couple's Wedding ceremony will hold on Saturday 26th of May 2018 at St John pro-cathedral parish, Abak Local Government Area..... (click the link below to READ the full details: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/happening-this-week-idorenyin-and.html)

he Families of late Mr/Mrs. Ekpenyong Frank Udosen, of Ikot Edim in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area and that of Evangelist /Mrs Lawrence Mark Udo of Ikot Ukpong Etor in Essien udim Local government area, both in Akwa Ibom state cordially invite all to the solemnization of Holy matrimony of their children Miss Idorenyin Ekpenyong Frank and Inameti Udo Lawrence (PhD).

Their Traditional Marriage will hold on Thursday, the 24th of May 2018 at Late Mr Ekpenyong Frank's compound, Ikot Edim, off Afaha Offiong road, Ibesikpo Asuatan Local Government Area by 12pm prompt. The couple's Wedding ceremony will hold on Saturday 26th of May 2018 at St John pro-cathedral parish, Abak Local Government Area..... (click the link below to READ the full details: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/happening-this-week-idorenyin-and.html)

he Families of late Mr/Mrs. Ekpenyong Frank Udosen, of Ikot Edim in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area and that of Evangelist /Mrs Lawrence Mark Udo of Ikot Ukpong Etor in Essien udim Local government area, both in Akwa Ibom state cordially invite all to the solemnization of Holy matrimony of their children Miss Idorenyin Ekpenyong Frank and Inameti Udo Lawrence (PhD).

Their Traditional Marriage will hold on Thursday, the 24th of May 2018 at Late Mr Ekpenyong Frank's compound, Ikot Edim, off Afaha Offiong road, Ibesikpo Asuatan Local Government Area by 12pm prompt. The couple's Wedding ceremony will hold on Saturday 26th of May 2018 at St John pro-cathedral parish, Abak Local Government Area..... (click the link below to READ the full details: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/happening-this-week-idorenyin-and.html)

All is set for the much-anticipated friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Europa League winners - Atletico Madrid. The Diego Simeone’s men will take on the Super Eagles B team, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium by 6pm today Tuesday, the 22nd of May 2018.

The Spanish LaLiga giants arrived Uyo about 7pm Monday evening and were received by adoring fans of the team. Already the mangers of...... (clcik the link below to continue READING: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/fireworks-super-eagles-vs-atletico.html)

The Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Prof Eno Ibanga fnip, has thrown more light surrounding the outstanding payment that is due to a group of university staff popularly known as ‘the 279 group’ and the effort that university management has put into finding an amicable solution to the parties involved.

Prof. Ibanga made the disclosure in reaction to a question that was posed by staff during the recently concluded 2018 Administrative..... (click the link below to WATCH AND LISTEN to his comment: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/aksu-vice-chancellor-addresses.html)

The Akwa Ibom State University 2018 Administrative Staff Workshop, after three (3) days of intensive training has been concluded successfully. The programme which was aptly themed “enhancing effective service delivery - enhancing administrative excellence”, was the first of its kind in the history of the state-owned varsity.

On the last day of the exercise, papers were presented by the Registrar of the institution – Mr. John Udo, the Chief Security Officer – Mr. Uwemedimo Umosen and Deputy Registrar Establishment – Dr. Ebi Eno Ibanga. The closing day’s event also featured a Quiz exercise on University Conflict Management......

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The second of the three (3) day event tagged Administrative Staff Training/Worksop for Staff members of Akwa Ibom State University took place Thursday, the 17th of May 2018. The programme is being held under the theme “enhancing effective service delivery - enhancing administrative excellence”.

In his welcome remarks, the Registrar – Mr. John E. Udo, welcomed staff to the second day of the exercise and urged everyone to be pay rapt attention, take down notes and be prepared for a new beginning in excellent work delivery. He...... (click the link below to continue READING: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/05/day-two-akwa-ibom-state-university.html)