Tanzania has successfully completed the construction of a 3.2-kilometre bridge over Lake Victoria, an ambitious infrastructure project costing $300 million. The newly completed bridge, which spans the Mwanza Gulf, is set to significantly enhance trade connectivity between Tanzania and its East African neighbours, including Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Located near the city of Mwanza, the…
In a bid to promote a more sustainable and affordable transportation system as well as support a sustainable energy future in the state, the Cross River State Government has officially commissioned a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG conversion and training centre for vehicles in Calabar. The facility, located at the Construction and Fabrication Academy in Calabar,…
In this news story, we’re going to look at the highlights of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s visit to Sweden, including Gluwa and Ericsson, and others willing to put their money in Nigeria. Some of the highlights: Gluwa to invest $100m, others commit to multi-million dollar tech hubs, MSMEs, agriculture Ericsson to build $19m tech hub…
The member representing Yakurr 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Mercy Akpama, has empowered two constituents with business grants, including two Point of Service (POS) machines. The empowerment which was held during the Female Legislators Outreach at Nko on 12th October 2024, had Mr Solomon Onen Ofem (from Nko…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has revealed that he used local government funds to purchase four aircraft for the state-owned Cally Air. Governor Otu stated this on Monday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting in Calabar, where consensus candidates were selected for the party for the 18 Chairmanship and 196 Councillorship positions….
