Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River state government is set to empower the vulnerable and less privileged with 150 mini buses. Accordingly the State Executive Council has approved the direct procurement of 150 units of Daihatsu Hijet mini buses as part of a new empowerment initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable and less-privileged…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government is set to host the 6th African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference 2026. Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, inaugurated the Planning Committee with the task of steering Cross River’s engagement with AfSNET, an influential platform that promotes intra-African trade, investment partnerships, and economic cooperation among sub-national governments across…
By Itam Offor As part of the budget process, the Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has interfaced with the State Economic Team. The meeting which took place in the Assembly Complex in Calabar, had in attendance members of the Finance and Appropriation Committee as well as the State Economic…
Dr Sylvanus Eferebo, the National Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA), By Dianabasi Effiong Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Blue Economy have been urged to evolve a clear national maritime vision to ensure a sustainable blue economy for the country. Dr Sylvanus Eferebo, the National Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval…
By Magnus Effiong Property owners and farmers affected by the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway have commended the federal government for the transparent manner in which it is carrying out the compensation exercise. Beneficiaries and community leaders in Odukpani and Akamkpa local government areas of Cross River state, which is the Section 3A of…
From left: Head of Civil Service of Federation, Didi-Esther Walson-Jack Mni, Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Galaxy Backbone Executive Director,Marketing and Centricity Hon Olusegun Olulade, during the flag off of the 1Government Cloud Digitalisation Programme in Abuja,Thursday. By Anietie Akpan The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu…