Udoedehe Tasks Gov Eno On 76 Oil Wells’ Dispute as Cross River Economic Intelligence Team Kicks

Udoedehe Tasks Gov Eno On 76 Oil Wells’ Dispute as Cross River Economic Intelligence Team Kicks

Sen. John Udoedehe By Dianabasi Effiong Sen. John Udoedehe, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former interim national Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday tasked Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom to resist alleged moves to cede the long-settled 76 disputed oil wells to Cross River. The former Minister…

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Uyo Airport Starts International Flights First Week April as Two Passenger Boarding Bridges Arrive

Uyo Airport Starts International Flights First Week April as Two Passenger Boarding Bridges Arrive

By Anietie Akpan Victor Attah International Airport has gone a step further towards achieving its international flights operations goal with the delivery of two Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs), at the new smart terminal building. It is expected that the airport will commence international flights operations first week of April. A statement the Governor’s Office MtwoMedia…

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Digital Mapping of Farms Begins in Cross River in Bid to Secure Premium Global Market

Digital Mapping of Farms Begins in Cross River in Bid to Secure Premium Global Market

Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Cross River state, Hon. Johnson Ebokpo  Jnr. By Ita Williams, Calabar In a significant move to future-proof its agricultural economy, Cross River State has officially commenced a statewide digital traceability programme for its vital cocoa, coffee, and oil palm sectors. The initiative, announced by the Commissioner for Agriculture and…

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AU Summit: Nigeria Gets Permanent Seat On African Central Bank Board – Minister

AU Summit: Nigeria Gets Permanent Seat On African Central Bank Board – Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria recorded significant diplomatic and institutional achievements at the just-concluded 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union following the Council’s agreement to grant it a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank. This was made known in a statement…

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Akwa Ibom Votes ₦31 billion for SMEs, to Stimulate Grassroots Economy

Akwa Ibom Votes ₦31 billion for SMEs, to Stimulate Grassroots Economy

By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved a ₦31 billion small-business support (SMS) fund for 2026. With this development, ₦1 billion is allocated to each of the state’s 31 local government areas in a major push to expand access to finance, stimulate grassroots enterprise and strengthen women-led businesses. Gov. Umo Eno announced…

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