UNICROSS ASUU Suspends Strike
ASUU UNICROSS branch has suspended the strike at the University of Cross River State, Calabar campuses, ending about eight weeks of disruption. The decision was made at an emergency Congress on July 21, 2026, after sustained talks with the Cross River State Government and university leadership. Governor Bassey Otu and UNICROSS management participated in meetings with student representatives to address the impact on lectures and the academic calendar. Lectures are set to resume in the coming days, with further schedules to be released.
ELRA-Heifer Expand Leasing
The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and Heifer International Nigeria announce on July 21, 2026, in Abuja a plan to expand equipment leasing for young agripreneurs, including Cross River farmers. The partnership will enable youth-owned farms to access tractors, irrigation systems, agro-processing gear, cold storage, and ICT equipment with flexible payments over time. The initiative, under the AYuTe Nigeria Challenge framework, seeks to boost productivity, create jobs, and strengthen agricultural value chains nationwide.
Odey Reaffirms Cross River-NEMA Partnership
Cross River State officials, led by Odey, reaffirm their commitment to a strong partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on disaster management. The announcement, made in Calabar, emphasizes renewed collaboration to improve disaster preparedness, early warning, and coordinated response across Cross River communities facing floods and other hazards. The plan outlines state-led implementation with national support, aiming to boost resilience, training, and joint drills for residents and institutions in Cross River.
Cross River 2025/26 Results
Cross River State has released the 2025/2026 Primary School Placement Examination results, with 95.9 percent of candidates meeting the pass mark. The announcement, approved by the Commissioner for Education, confirms timely processing and online access for families and schools. The Ministry of Education notes that 4.1 percent did not meet the pass mark, and encourages students to check results on the official portal. The administration attributes the success to prompt funding and ongoing education sector reforms.
Cross River Police Celebrate Afegbua
The Cross River State Police Command congratulates Rashid Bello Afegbua on his promotion and decoration as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG). The ceremony was held at the Inspector-General of Police Conference Hall, Abuja, with IGP Disu performing the decoration and Cross River Governor’s deputy representing the state. The command notes Afegbua’s leadership since becoming the 48th Cross River CP on July 7, 2025, for strengthening security through intelligence-led policing and community engagement.
Cross River Media Convergence Week
The Forum of Students’ Union Government Directors of Information across Cross River State’s tertiary institutions has organized the maiden Information, Press/PRO & Media Convergence Week 2026. The event, scheduled for the end of July and hosted by CyanahPEN, gathers student information officers, campus journalists, and media professionals for workshops on ethical reporting, fact-checking, AI in media, digital storytelling, and leadership. Participants will gain practical skills to improve responsible storytelling across campus and beyond.
Cross River Advocacy Summit 2026
The Cross River Political Advocacy Summit 2026 heads to Calabar on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Pearl Ball Room, Transcorp Hotel, starting at 11:00 a.m. The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Content Development and Archiving coordinates the event, which seeks to deepen citizen participation, strengthen governance, and improve accountability through feedback between government and the people. Governor Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu will attend as Special Guest of Honour, with policymakers, civil society groups, and residents invited to contribute to practical recommendations.
Cross River Oversees Federal Roads
Cross River’s official supervision team has begun monitoring ongoing federal road projects, including the Calabar-Itu highway and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The inspection, led by the Federal Ministry of Works’ Yinka Onafuye, with state supervisor Oja Johnson, assessed progress from gravel to asphalt, noted sections ready for paving, and highlighted weather and compensation challenges. Contractors aim to boost delivery and regional connectivity.
Digital Banking Growth and Cybersecurity
Cross River residents should note that Uwalake hails Nigeria’s digital banking expansion while urging stronger cybersecurity and digital literacy. The Nigerian academic leader spoke in an interview with NAN in Abuja on July 22, 2026, highlighting progress in fintech, smartphone access, and inclusion, alongside gaps in service reliability and rural connectivity. He calls for regulatory balance, investment in security, and consumer education to sustain growth across banks and FinTechs nationwide, benefiting Cross River communities through improved financial access.
NNPP Meets INEC Deadline
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has uploaded details of its 2027 presidential placeholder candidate and 355 National Assembly candidates onto the INEC portal, announced by NNPP National Chairman Dr Agbo Major at a news conference in Abuja. Major said the effort came despite tight deadlines and covers placeholders across all states and the FCT. Submissions for governorship and State Houses of Assembly are to be completed by August 8, ahead of the candidate substitution window.
British envoy backs Tinubu reforms
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, praises President Tinubu’s economic reforms during a recent Abuja engagement. He says the bold policies are strengthening Nigeria’s economy and investor confidence, with early positive signals in public finance and the business environment. Cross River residents should observe improvements in macroeconomic stability and public service delivery as reforms roll out nationwide, including inflation management and job creation efforts in the coming months.
NDIC Hosts African Deposit Insurers
NDIC, led by Managing Director Thompson Sunday, hosts deposit insurers from across Africa at an event in Abuja on July 21, 2026, to boost financial crisis preparedness through knowledge sharing and regional collaboration. The workshop, organized with IADI Africa and supported by Nigeria’s Finance Ministry, aims to strengthen depositor protection and financial stability as digital finance expands. Nigerian officials emphasize coordinated responses, information sharing, and capacity building to safeguard Cross River and national financial systems.
Cross River elevates three AIGs
Cross River indigenes Nnanghe Itam, Obono Bassey Samuel Ewa, and Akaninyene Ezima Ifebem are celebrated after being promoted from Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police. The ceremony took place in Abuja on July 21, 2026, with family and community leaders in attendance. The elevation, at the Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja, strengthens national security leadership and mirrors Cross River’s growing representation within the Nigeria Police Force.
Cross River LG Pension Partnership
The Cross River State Local Government Pensions Board and the Office of the Auditor-General for Local Government in Calabar have agreed to strengthen collaboration to improve pension administration for local government workers. The courtesy visit by Board members to Auditor-General Bassey Abam Eko on July 22, 2026, signals a joint effort to streamline retirement documentation, ensure accurate computations, and speed up benefit payments while safeguarding pensioners’ interests. The two bodies will formalize steps, share data, and implement annual retirement projections to guide budgeting and service delivery.