Foundation trains 2,800 farmers on sustainable agriculture, others in C’River
2026-03-25
Foundation trains 2,800 farmers on sustainable agriculture, others in C’RiverContinue Reading
Youths seek urgent intervention on Ikom-Boki-Obudu Highway
2026-03-01
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Some youths in Cross River have urged the Federal and state governments to urgently intervene on the collapsed portions of the Ikom-Boki-Obudu Highway. Some of the youths who spoke to newsmen in Calabar on Sunday, said that no fewer than 80 communities in five local government areasContinue Reading
Cross River records high measles–rubella vaccine uptake
2026-02-10
By Abujah Racheal Cross River has recorded high acceptance of the measles–rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, driven by school sensitisation, community mobilisation, and coordinated efforts by health workers, government agencies, and development partners. The campaign, part of Nigeria’s national effort to eliminate measles and rubella, is being implemented across all 18Continue Reading
Thirsty lands across the river: Story of Bekwarra, Cross River
2025-08-12
By Cecilia Odey, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Cross River is unarguably one of the lushest states in the country with its rain forest, rivers and grassland vegetation. Bekwarra Local Government Area (LGA) of the state is rich in agricultural resources; its agri-based population is resilient. However, one thing isContinue Reading
Mid-year: C’River board reports 1 lassa fever death
2025-08-11
Fever By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Cross River Health Management Board has said that one person died of lassa fever in the state between January and July. The Chief Epidemiologist, Dr Inyang Ekpenyong, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. Ekpeyong saidContinue Reading
Gov. Otu injects N18bn into Cross River tourism
2025-07-10
By Akpan Glory Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved the release of N18 billion to boost tourism infrastructure and reposition the state as a leading destination in Nigeria and West Africa. The state government said the fund would be used for the rehabilitation and upgrade of key tourismContinue Reading
FG, partners unveil 20m capacity fish hatchery in Cross River
2024-11-15
By Christian Njoku The Federal Government in collaboration with development partners has established a model fish hatchery in Calabar, Cross River, to accelerate pisciculture and food security in the country. The hatchery is designed with an annual 20 million fingerlings production capacity, a fully functional laboratory, classrooms and a researchContinue Reading
