ICRC Pushes PPPs for WA
The Director-General of Nigeria’s Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission has urged West African governments to adopt Public-Private Partnerships to close the region’s infrastructure gap. Speaking at the ECOWAS Infrastructure Forum in Abidjan, he emphasized that PPPs enable private sector finance and expertise for roads, rail, housing, and water. He also highlighted bankable unsolicited proposals as a supplementary path and called for stronger regional coordination and transparent regulatory frameworks to benefit Cross River State residents through improved infrastructure and services.
Calabar Landslide Kills Five
At least five people, including four children and one adult, died after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. The disaster also left two others injured and receiving treatment. Cross River State Emergency Management Agency, led by Director-General Efa Nyong, and the Nigerian Red Cross inspected the site, promised relief, and urged residents in erosion-prone areas to heed evacuation warnings.
NUJ Leaders Visit Cross River
The NUJ Zone F (South-South) leadership visited the recovering Cross River State Council Secretary, Comrade Mike Abang, at his Calabar home to offer prayers and encouragement as he recovers from stroke. The three-man delegation, led by Comrade Opaka Dokubo, reassured Abang of continued union support and urged regular medical check-ups and adherence to treatment to aid his full recovery. The visit underscored solidarity among journalists during his health challenge.
Bridge Leadership Foundation at 15
Governor Bassey Edet Otu at Calabar on July 13, 2026, celebrates the Bridge Leadership Foundation’s 15th anniversary and 16th Career Day Conference at the University of Calabar International Conference Centre. The event highlights the Foundation’s work in youth development, mentorship and employability, noting leadership training has transformed over 200,000 young people. Senator Imoke’s legacy is praised for sustaining youth empowerment and cross‑sector partnerships driving Cross River State’s human capital growth.
Education Summit Reviews Tinubu’s Reforms
The Federal Government, led by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, will chair discussions in Abuja on July 15 to assess Tinubu administration reforms in Nigeria’s education sector. The summit, organized by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN), gathers policymakers, academics, and sector stakeholders to review progress, identify practical solutions, and recognise leaders advancing education and human capital development in Cross River and beyond. It aims to benefit Cross River students, schools, and institutions through informed policy decisions.
FG halts exam fees review
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of WAEC and NECO registration fees for 2027, citing extensive stakeholder consultations. A statement from the Ministry of Education’s Director of Public Relations says the June 18, 2026 letter proposing the fee rise has been withdrawn to allow a wider, transparent review. Cross River students, parents and schools should expect a new consultative process before any final decision, with the welfare of learners central to policy.
Clerics urge unity against insecurity
Clergymen from various Christian denominations call on Nigerians to embrace unity and intensify prayers as the way forward for peace and security. The appeal was made during the 2nd Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Abuja on July 13, 2026, with leaders urging citizens and government to pair spiritual efforts with actions that promote national recovery. The event highlighted prayers for national peace, economic stability, and leadership guidance, stressing unity across regions as essential for progress.
Lions urge FG on hunger
The District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 404B4, Patience Ngene, announced in Lagos on July 13, 2026, that the federal government must tackle grassroots hunger as a driver of rising diabetes across Nigeria. The initiative aims to screen and refer 10,000 people for diabetes, deliver nutrition education, and set up screening centres for both adults and children. The program seeks government collaboration with communities to ensure two square meals daily and improved access to food for vulnerable Nigerians, including Cross River residents who could be affected by nationwide policy actions and health interventions.
Odukpani–Calabar road reconstruction inspected
Cross River residents will see urgent repairs as the Odukpani–Calabar road undergoes immediate reconstruction of failed sections. The inspection, led by Gov. Otu and involving NDDC and state officials, focuses on emergency works to restore the 71-kilometre corridor linking Odukpani to Calabar. The review aims to accelerate progress, ensure quality, and minimize disruption for travelers, traders, and commuters while contractors address bottlenecks and deliver a safer, more reliable route for Cross River communities.
PFSOFN-NDMSA Elects New Exco
The Port Facility Security Officers Forum of Nigeria, Niger Delta Maritime Sector (PFSOFN-NDMSA), has elected a new Executive Committee for the 2026 administrative year. The election held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Julius Berger Services Nigeria Limited, Warri Port Complex, Delta State, selected Festus George as Chairman and Bryan Robert as Vice Chairman, with officers named for key roles. The group pledges to deepen professional standards, boost inter-agency cooperation, and advance maritime security across the Niger Delta, including Cross River ports, in line with ISPS Code commitments.