Nigeria has taken a major step toward establishing a domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry after signing an agreement with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC) to establish what officials are calling Africa’s first EV manufacturing plant. Nigeria has signed an agreement with South Korea’s AEDC to establish Africa’s first EV manufacturing plant. This initiative…
By Kelvin Obambon Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, has launched the fourth batch of his Education Support Initiative, set to disburse N100,000 each to 1,000 qualified students in 2026. The announcement came via a statement from the senator’s constituency office, framing the programme as a key investment in human capital to…
By Kelvin Obambon The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has ushered in the year 2026 with a message of hope, resilience, and a renewed pledge to prioritize “service above self” for his constituents. In a New Year message released on Thursday, the Senator reflected on the economic landscape of…
On Christmas Day, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, his wife Nela, and associates, paid a compassionate visit to the Calabar Correctional Centre, extending hope and relief to inmates in the true spirit of the season. During the visit, the Senator committed a total of N10 million in humanitarian support. This included over N5 million to offset fines…
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong on Tuesday hosted stakeholders from across the Cross River South Senatorial District at Channel View Hotel, Calabar, where he unveiled his annual Christmas support package, disbursing N32 million in cash alongside 3000 bags of rice. Addressing the gathering, the Senator reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to human capital development, highlighting sustained investments in…