The Cross River State government in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has concluded a three-day intensive training workshop aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state. The initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to professional development for the education sector. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Pedagogical…
By Kelvin Obambon The Special Adviser to Cross River Governor on Local Content, Caleb Awatt, has outlined a comprehensive initiative to tackle the issue of out-of-school children in the State. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, in Calabar, on…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Anambra State chapter, has called on various stakeholders, government, schools, religious bodies, non-governmental organizations as well as homes to be intentional in creating a conducive and enabling environment that will foster the total empowerment of the girl child. The State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Tochukwu…
By Ovat Abeng A Chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and the deputy mayor of Idemili South local government area of Anambra state, Hon. Ifeanyi Christopher Anakuba, has supported 200 micro and petty traders in Ojoto community, with nonrefundable loan of N20m to boost their business ventures. The ceremony was performed at the…
By Ovat Abeng A group, South East Business and Investment Summit (SEBIS 2.0), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently equipped Ikom-Cameroon border located in- between Mfum in Cross River State and Ikok in Cameroon to help revive the fast-dying socio-economic wellbeing of the region. The Executive Secretary of SEBIS, Dr Ifedi Okwenna…
By Kelvin Obambon Stakeholders in Cross River’s revenue sector have unanimously resolved to establish Local Government Revenue Committees (LGRCs) across the 18 councils, a crucial step aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the newly signed Nigerian Tax Administration Act, 2025. The resolution was the highlight of the Joint State Revenue Committee (JOSREC) meeting and…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First philosophy. Presenting the Appropriation Bill before…
By Kelvin Obambon The Research Gateway Professional Institute has commenced the verification process for hundreds of young applicants vying for a spot in the collaborative 2,000 Cross River Youth Empowerment Programme. The initiative is being executed in partnership with the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop (Mrs.) Eyoanwan…
Millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in celebrating the 39th birthday of Dr Betta Edu, describing her as a charismatic, visionary, and selfless leader whose commitment to public service continues to inspire a new generation. From Lagos to Maiduguri, Zamfara to Yenagoa, and Anambra to Calabar, members of the Coalition of Youths…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, led by Cmr. Emmanuel Olayi, has officially launched the “THINK CROSS RIVER YOUTH MOVEMENT” campaign. This new initiative is a youth-focused extension of the broader “Think Cross River” movement and was unveiled following the conclusion of the Central Youth Tour/Sensitization on PVC registration and…