By Joe Udo OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – In a historic Pan-African move, Burkina Faso’s transitional government announced on 11th September 2025, that it would waive all visa fees for citizens of African countries. The Council of Ministers approved a law amending the 2025 budget to make tourist and business visas free of charge for all 54…
The Delta Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme (centre), assisted by others during the commissioning on Thursday. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged Local Government Council Chairmen to ensure the execution of landmark projects before they end their tenure. Oborevwori made the call at the unveiling of projects, including the inauguration of…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Prominent Industrialist and politician, James Alicha Okpamu, has extended his warmest congratulations to Governor Bassey Otu and the entire Cross River State on securing the hosting rights for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2026. In a congratulatory message, Alicha praised Governor Otu’s exceptional leadership and vision for the state,…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has asserted that manufacturers were not satisfied with the current naira to dollar exchange rate, but were happy with the stability. This was disclosed by Dr Adoga Inalegwu, Chairman, MAN, Cross River and Akwa Ibom chapter of the association during an interaction with…
Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. By Anietie Akpan Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has lauded Cross River State’s vast agricultural potential, pledging to commit more investment into the sector as a way of fostering national development and inspiring younger generations. Kwankwaso made the remarks during a courtesy…
By Magnus Effiong The Management of the University of Calabar has approved a two-step salary increment for the Managing Director/CEO of Unical Printing and Publishing Press Ltd Dr Mathias Sunday. A commendation letter dated August 13, 2025, signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha, and made available to PillarToday by the Public Relation…
