By CrossRiverWatch Admin South-South governors have resolved to build a stronger regional economic bloc anchored on infrastructure connectivity, investment mobilization, maritime development, industrialization and coordinated engagement with the Federal Government, as they seek to translate the region’s enormous economic potential into tangible prosperity for its people. The resolution formed the thrust of the communiqué issued
The submission of the Federal Government’s Inter-Agency Committee report to the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), listing Cross River State once again as an oil-producing state, is a development of profound and historical significance. For many, it is a welcome and long overdue announcement. For me, it is a deeply personal moment of
By Godwin Ajom The Federal Government has commenced the plotting of the disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells across all Oil and gas producing States. Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, disclosed this on Monday 26th January 2026 while addressing members of the press during the flag
By Patrick Obia “Your invaluable support and collaboration has also encouraged us to invest more in this critical sector to boost the development of our beloved country. For your interventions, and many other milestones in philanthropy and community development, I commend and appreciate you.” The above are the words of congratulations and commendation signed and
By Patrick Obia A one-day capacity building session focused on strengthening accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s methane emissions management, has ended with stakeholders brainstorming on reforms for achieving national and global reduction targets. The event organized by Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI), in collaboration with Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) held at Stratton Hotel, Asokoro
By Patrick Obia An advanced two-day capacity building workshop on “Strengthening Public Accountability of Methane Emissions Reduction Efforts”, has kicked off in Nigeria’s capital of Abuja. The capacity building training session aims to equip Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and media professionals with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively drive the discourse. The
By Ushang Ewa Obol Ubi Itam Ettah, a two term Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area of central Cross River has been kidnapped. Ettah, an oil baron also known as Bomboi, who served as council chairman from 2007 to 2013 was abducted yesterday at his fueling station, Wenwon Muka in Ugep a few days to
By Jonathan Ugbal The House of Representatives on Thursday during plenary resolved to investigate the operations and management of the export free trade zones in Nigeria following a motion sponsored by two term lawmaker, Eta Mbora. The Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Authority (OGFTZA) are the