By Prompt News The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI) declared Mary-Brenda Akoda as the winner of its 2026 Prize for her groundbreaking innovation, GenScan AI (GenMRI/C-MORE), an artificial-intelligence-powered solution that accelerates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Akoda who hails from Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, becomes the first millennial and
By Sylvia Akpan And Paschal Okwor The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, visited the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) on Friday, September 4, 2026, and commission the newly established Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) ICT Experience Center. The Center said to cost one (1,000,000,000) billion Naira, provides students with free access to
By Godwin Ajom A new doctoral study by Cross River-born researcher and science communicator, Emmanuel George Ndoma, has identified measurable respiratory and digestive health risks associated with welding activities, particularly where workers do not use appropriate protective equipment. The research, conducted at Akwa Ibom State University, found the presence of naturally occurring radioactive materials in
Technology has transformed the way students learn across the world, and Cross River State is no exception. Today, smartphones, laptops and the internet have become important learning tools, making it easier for students to carry out research, attend virtual classes, access e-books and complete assignments. Educational materials that once required hours in the library can
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has commenced a comprehensive digital literacy and capacity-building program designed to transform its civil service into a fully paperless, technology-driven workforce by the end of next year. The initiative, known as the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) program, was
By Kelvin Ololo The New Thoughts Media Support Foundation (NTMSF), also known as the Civic Innovation Center (CIC), has launched a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence application named ToriAI, designed to help media practitioners and newsrooms tell stories from a distinctly Nigerian perspective. The innovative tool, unveiled alongside others including Kohort, Connected Newsrooms, Falasa, and Citizens College
By Beatrice Ori And Favour Effiong Three teenage girls, Ofem Obasse-Ota Komomoh 14, Akingbade Olamide Felicia 15, and Bassey Theresa Okey 16 years, respectively, have emerged winners at a technology enhancement skill innovation program, Shenovate, co-founded by Mr. Elisha Agbama and Miss Joy Ofere. The program is a platform that encourages females to participate in
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has launched drones/ Unmanned Aviation Vehicles (UAVs) aerial surveillance operations training to beef up security in the State. The Command said the initiative aims to enhance the State’s security apparatus by integrating cutting-edge technology into its surveillance efforts. With not less than