BREAKING: Applications Open For Phase 2 Of Owan-Enoh MSMEs Support Program
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Cross River Government Flags Off World Bank-Backed Maritime Program
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- December 12, 2025
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Government has, flagged off World Bank-Backed Maritime program as part of the administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling program designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the
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Return Of Tinapa Marks Economic Rebirth – Governor Otu
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- November 10, 2025
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has hailed the formal return of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort to the state government as “a battle fought and won for all Cross Riverians,” marking what he called a new dawn for the state’s economy. Speaking at the
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Governor Otu Signs N104 Billion Supplementary Budget, 3 Others Into Law
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- August 15, 2025
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has signed into law the Cross River State Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025, injecting an additional ₦104 billion into the state’s budget and raising the total 2025 fiscal outlay from ₦538 billion to ₦642 billion. Speaking during the signing ceremony at
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June12 Protest: Residents Slam Government Policies, Lament Hardship
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- June 12, 2025
By Frank Ulom, Converseer Residents of Cross River State have taken to the streets to strongly criticized the state of Nigeria’s democracy and economic policies, describing the situation as a “renewed shege” rather than the “renewed hope” promised by the current administration. Some of the residents who took to the streets were carrying placards with
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Governor Otu, 16 Others To Receive Prestigious Independent Award
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- March 11, 2025
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, and 16 other personalities including governors have been selected to receive an Independent Award. The award organized by Independent Newspaper said the 17 outstanding individuals and organizations were recognized for their contributions to various fields. The awardees will be honored
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In 2025, Savings Won’t Make You Rich…BY AGBA JALINGO
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- January 20, 2025
The first month of 2025, is almost coming to an end. How are your finances doing? Are you saving them or are you investing them? I have tried to research and it has been difficult for me to find many credible examples of people who became rich by saving their money. Is that to say
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Staff Hail Tinubu As Enoh Resumes As Industry Minister
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- October 30, 2024
The former federal and state lawmaker will be operating from the premises of the Bank of Industry, BOI, until the office at the ministry is put in order. However, he says his presence will be at the ministry as the Permanent Secretary will always be there.