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Late-night fire razes Cross River timber market

A late-night fire has gutted the Akim Timber Market in Calabar, destroying goods and property worth millions of Naira and raising fresh concerns over fire safety and emergency response in Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. The blaze, which broke out near the Akim Police Area Command, spread rapidly through the market’s timber structures, leaving traders […]

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Otu attributes Cross River gains to sealed IGR leakages

Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has credited the successes of his administration to the effective sealing of leakages in the state’s Internally Generated Revenue. He stated that once all ongoing efforts come to full fruition, the state will achieve self-sufficiency and reduce its dependence on federal allocations. The governor made these remarks during […]

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Cross River disburses ₦500m loans to entrepreneurs

The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening businesses and improving household livelihoods with the disbursement of N500 million in loans to entrepreneurs across the state. Represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, the governor said the intervention forms part of deliberate efforts to […]

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Cross River groups demand forestry law review to curb deforestation

Civil Society Organisations and relevant stakeholders in the forestry sector have called for the review of Cross River Forestry Commission Laws to address crimes, deforestation and promote reforestation. Addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, the Executive Director of “We The People,” Ken Henshaw, while highlighting the importance of upgrading the […]

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A’Ibom rejects claims of returning 76 oil wells to C’River

Akwa Ibom State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom SAN, has faulted media reports suggesting that the 76 wells legally owned by the state following two Supreme Court judgments may be returned to Cross River State. He insisted that nothing has been ceded. According to the reports, the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission […]

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Cross River launches traceability programme for cocoa, coffee, oil palm

The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has flagged off a statewide traceability programme for cocoa, coffee and oil palm. Otu was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Johnson Ebokpo, at the event held on Saturday in Calabar. The commissioner disclosed that the traceability system is a structured digital framework designed to […]

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Chinese geologists discover massive mineral deposits in C’River

A new geological exploration exercise jointly conducted by the Cross River State government and a team of Chinese geologists has revealed extensive deposits of solid minerals across the state, positioning Cross River as an emerging hub in Nigeria’s mining sector. According to Tribune, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Mr. George Oben-Etchi, who confirmed the development […]

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Cross River, World Bank partner to train teachers

The Cross River State government, in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has commenced an intensive training programme for teachers aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state. The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Professor Stephen Odey, while addressing trainees at a three-day workshop, […]

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Cross River proposes ₦780.59bn budget for inclusive growth

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has proposed a total budget size of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. According to him, the budget, christened “Budget of Inclusive Growth,” is designed to consolidate the gains of his administration’s “People First” philosophy. Presenting the Appropriation Bill before the House of Assembly on Tuesday, […]

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Power outage hits Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed a forced power outage on the Aba/Itu 132 kilovolt transmission line, which occurred on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 1:03 am due to a line trip. According to TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, the incident interrupted bulk power supply to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company and Akwa […]

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AFG Aviation leases two aircraft to C’River’s Cally Air

The state-owned airline of Cross River, Cally Air, has expanded its fleet with the lease of two aircraft from AFG Aviation, in a move aimed at boosting regional connectivity and tourism. Governor Bassey Otu, accompanied by senior state officials and aviation suppliers, formally received the aircraft at a ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday. The governor […]

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Cross River launches 50,000 hectare rice plantation

Cross River state has launched has officially launched a 50,000-hectares rice plantation in the state, starting with Ogoja. This was disclosed by the Governor, Bassey Edet Otu via his official X handle on Saturday. According to the Governor, it’s a giant step forward in the effort of the state to bolster agriculture in Cross River […]

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