2 h. ago NCRIB President charts new course to drive inclusive sector growth

THE newly elected President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, has unveiled “One Insurance Industry” as the central thrust of her administration, aimed at fostering unity, deepening market penetration, and repositioning the insurance sector for greater national impact. Mrs. Ezeibe announced this strategic agenda during a press conference in […]

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8 h. ago Learning crisis: C/River partners World Bank on training of primary school teachers

The Cross River State government, in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has commenced intensive training programmes for teachers 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. Cross River State Commissioner for […]

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9 h. ago Cross River, World Bank Empower Primary School Teachers To Bridge Learning Deficit

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

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19 h. ago Cross River students to embrace entrepreneurship with new competition

Senior secondary school students in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State are brimming with business optimism following the read more Cross River students to embrace entrepreneurship with new competition

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42 h. ago Cross River: Prominent PDP leaders set to join our party — APC chairman

He connected the recent defections to the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,..

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5 d. ago Forest reserves are models of sustainable devlopment — C’River govt

Cross River government has urged its citizens, especially communities living around the Oban Biosphere Reserve (OBR) to preserve it and treat it as a model of sustainable development. The Commissioner for International Donor Coordination, Dr Hippolatus Lukpata, said it could also serve as a tool for combating climate change. Lukpata said this in Akamkpa, Cross […]

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5 d. ago Otu proposes N780.6bn fiscal estimates for Cross River in 2026

Bassey Otu, Cross River State Governor, on Tuesday presented a total budget of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year read more Otu proposes N780.6bn fiscal estimates for Cross River in 2026

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5 d. ago 2026: Economy, social services top agenda as Otu presents N780.6bn budget

Bassey Otu, Cross River State Governor, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal read more 2026: Economy, social services top agenda as Otu presents N780.6bn budget

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5 d. ago Cross River: Gov Otu presents N780.59bn 2026 ‘budget of inclusive growth’

The proposed ₦780.59 billion budget marks a 17 percent increase from the 2025 figure, with ₦519.6 billion (67%)

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5 d. ago Anambra tops 2025 State of States fiscal performance rankings

Abia, Edo join Lagos, Kwara in top five, as Cross River exits Anambra State has emerged as the top-performing read more Anambra tops 2025 State of States fiscal performance rankings

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5 d. ago Kwara: Stakeholders urge govt, others to harness investment opportunities in tourism sector

Stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry have urged the government and corporate organisations to leverage the peace and harmony in Kwara State to attract increased financial investment.

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5 d. ago World Bank, NASSCO verify aid list in neglected Cross River community

Officials from the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) and representatives of the World Bank have visited Musaha community in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State to verify ongoing field activities related to the update of the National Social Register (NSR) and the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) into household data.

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5 d. ago Governor Otu Pledges Enhancement To Golf Tourism In Cross River

The governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has expressed his commitment to promoting and enhancing golf in the state, describing it as a sport with significant appeal. Governor Otu made this announcement during an interactive session with journalists shortly after inspecting the Calabar Golf Course ahead of the commencement of the 2025 Golf and […]

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6 d. ago SOAD offers Cross River $500m grant pending cooperation agreement signing

“The agreement will unlock vast development opportunities for the state, ranging from infrastructure to education, health

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9 d. ago Otu inaugurates agriculture council, urges members to drive innovation

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Cross River State College of read more Otu inaugurates agriculture council, urges members to drive innovation

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1 week ago Otu inaugurates agriculture council, charges members on innovation

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Cross River State College of read more Otu inaugurates agriculture council, charges members on innovation

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1 week ago Lawmakers Defecting To APC Are Patriots, Not Opportunists — Akpabio

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has described the recent wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as an act of patriotism and a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Akpabio made the remark on Wednesday night after leading two lawmakers, Senator Agom Jarigbe (Cross River North) and Senator […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Receives Enugu Governor, Bauchi, Cross River Senators After Defecting To APC

President Bola Tinubu has formally received two senators who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s presence in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday evening led Senator Kaila Samaila Dahuwa of Bauchi North and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross […]

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1 week ago Hunter Kills Woman He Mistook For Monkey In Cross River Forest

A hunter in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State has been arrested for allegedly shooting and k!lling a woman he mistook for a monkey while hunting in a forest. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Basam Osokom community, when the hunter, identified as Otu […] The post Hunter Kills Woman He Mistook For Monkey In Cross River Forest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago APC kicks off constitution amendment public hearing in Calabar

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday commenced the first public hearing on the amendment of its constitution in Calabar, Cross River State...

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