NECO BECE results, resit date
NECO has released the 2026 BECE results, covering 186,291 registered candidates across 36 states, the FCT, and five foreign countries. The resit for Mathematics and English Studies is set for July 22 and July 23, 2026, to help learners with conditional deficiencies. Cross River students and schools should note these dates and prepare for possible admission and placement into Senior Secondary School I without repeating a full academic year. The move aims to give affected learners better options for certification.
Türkiye, NiDCOM join migration ties
Nigeria’s Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and Türkiye commit to a stronger bilateral migration partnership, announced on June 24, 2026. The agreement aims to improve legal migration channels, protect Nigerian workers abroad, and expand diaspora engagement. Cross River residents and other Nigerians will benefit through enhanced information, smoother visa processes, and joint programs on return and reintegration. Authorities stress ongoing collaboration and clearer pathways for Nigerians inTürkiye and those seeking work opportunities at home, with monitoring and reporting to ensure compliance and transparency.
Nigeria pledges China governance lessons
Participants at a Belt and Road governance seminar in China have pledged to apply the lessons learned to Nigeria, including Cross River State, to strengthen national unity and public administration. The attendees from Nigeria, including officials and scholars, said the training highlighted governance ethics, anti-corruption measures, and inclusive policy-making. They emphasized sharing practical approaches with Nigerian institutions, with Cross River universities, local governments, and clinics expected to benefit from improved governance practices and cross-border collaborations.
Parking Dispute At Calabar Market
A clash at Watt Market in Calabar on Thursday, June 25, 2026, following a parking dispute involving a commercial driver and street youths, led to a tense scene and some vehicle damage. Police arrived to restore order, but traders intervened to prevent arrests. Market leaders later urged drivers and traders to follow parking rules to prevent future incidents. The incident underscores ongoing traffic management challenges around Calabar markets and the need for clearer enforcement rules.
Calabar Drainage Health Threat
Residents in Ekpo Abasi by Ekeya Street, Calabar South Local Government Area, report blocked drainage channels and widespread waste as a growing public-health risk. Since June 25, 2026, locals say stagnant water and garbage heaps attract mosquitoes, raising malaria and other infections, especially among children and the elderly. They urge Calabar South Council and environmental agencies to clear drains, enforce waste management, and involve residents in cleanup efforts to prevent floods and disease.
Nigeria targets 277GW power capacity
The Federal Government, led by the Power Ministry, has unveiled plans to boost Nigeria’s installed electricity capacity to 277 GW by 2060, with reforms already drawing over $2 billion in investments. The strategy prioritizes renewable energy, expanded transmission, and greater private sector participation to improve access and grid reliability. Cross River residents can expect reduced generator dependence as power supply strengthens, supporting industrial growth and emissions reduction. The Electricity Act guides the reform rollout, and implementation is ongoing nationwide.
Obudu Chairman Aids Fire Victims
The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area, Hon. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, moved swiftly to assess a fire outbreak that razed several shops around the Cyclist Park area of Obudu. Represented by the Council Secretary and the Special Adviser on Revenue, he visited the scene, spoke with affected traders, and promised government support for recovery. The council will collaborate with SEMA and NEMA to identify relief measures as residents recover from fire losses, windstorm effects, and flooding in nearby communities.
CAC: Only 20% POS registered
The CAC Board Chair, Sen. Ibrahim Ida, reports that only about 20 percent of Point of Sale operators in Nigeria are registered, a finding announced during a courtesy visit to the EFCC in Abuja on June 25, 2026. He cites CAMA 2020 and the CBN Agent Banking Regulations 2026, urging closer CAC-EFCC cooperation and public sensitisation. Cross River banks and businesses should ensure full registration to curb financial crime and safeguard the local economy.
FG sustains COVID-19 grants
The Federal Government says it will sustain gains from the COVID-19 health response as the Global Fund intervention ends, with a focus on strengthening health security nationwide. In Abuja, officials outlined plans to institutionalise improvements in disease surveillance, laboratory services, oxygen supply, and frontline health care. The move will affect Cross River State by reinforcing primary health care centers, improving emergency readiness, and ensuring continued access to essential health services for residents and institutions across Calabar and beyond. The program aims to protect hard-won health gains and prepare for future outbreaks, using updated funding and governance structures to maintain momentum.
Otu inaugurates environmental task force
Governor Bassey Otu has launched a Special Environmental Task Force in Calabar to strengthen the enforcement of Cross River State environmental laws. The inauguration, held at the Ministry of Environment, marks the start of a statewide effort to curb waste disposal in drains, illegal roadside structures, and other environmental violations. The task force will operate under due process, guided by the ministry’s legal framework, with oath-taking for members and oversight from senior officials. The move aims to restore environmental sanitation and protect public health across Cross River.
Stakeholders seek community dementia response
Stakeholders gathered in Abuja to push for a community-led approach to dementia across Nigeria, stressing early detection, caregiver support and stronger primary healthcare capacity. The event highlighted gaps in dementia knowledge among frontline health workers and called for a National Dementia Plan to guide action. The discussion, backed by researchers and policymakers, will influence Cross River’s health system as government, civil society and communities collaborate to improve brain health and care for families in Cross River and beyond.
Nigeria’s H2 Outlook Shaped
The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria says Nigeria’s second-half 2026 outlook will be shaped by ongoing reforms, Middle East tensions, deeper African economic integration, and rapid digital transformation. At the Lagos AGM, CIoD President Adetunji Oyebanji noted improving macroeconomic conditions and rising investor confidence. Cross River residents should expect inflation trends to influence prices, while local businesses may access more capital as governance frameworks strengthen. Implementation remains key for lasting gains.
Burial of CRW Editor’s Mother
CrossRiverWatch reports that the family of Nneoma Rosaline Ekenma O. Kalu, mother of the news outlet’s Editor-at-Large, Charles Kalu, has announced her passing. Mama Rosa died peacefully on May 22, 2026, at 85. Burial rites are scheduled in Ohafia, Abia State, with a songs service on August 27 at the Ndia Kalu Compound, and a lying-in-state and funeral service on August 28 at Coronata Primary School Field, Amuke Road. Interment follows at the husband’s residence, with a family thanksgiving service closing the rites on August 30. The family thanks God for her life and asks for peaceful repose.