Cross River Education Investments
The Cross River State government is investing ₦617 billion in basic education and has delivered 149 classrooms, 30 boreholes, and additional facilities across the state in June 2026. The initiative targets improved learning environments for pupils in Calabar and other Cross River communities, helping to expand access to schooling and safe water. Education officials say the projects, funded by state allocations and development partners, will support teachers, boost enrollment, and raise learning outcomes while work continues in multiple local government areas.
Galaxy Backbone shapes Nigeria’s tech
The Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has told a Abuja press conference on Monday, June 15, 2026, that Nigeria must actively shape future technologies. Led by Managing Director Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, the agency marks its 20th anniversary with plans to expand data centres, cloud services, and cybersecurity, ensuring national data stays in-country. The move will influence Cross River state offices, businesses, and universities by improving digital governance and local tech capacity.
NRCS Flood Resilience Aid
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and funded by the Italian government, is delivering its Flood Response, Recovery and Resilience Project across 12 states, including Cross River. As of June 15, 2026, about 200,000 households displaced by the 2024 floods are receiving support for emergency response, recovery, and long-term resilience. The program deploys around 600 community-based volunteers, establishes warehouses and prepositioned relief centres, and trains residents in disaster risk reduction, first aid, and early action to flood warnings to ensure faster, coordinated responses.
FG pilots CBT for tech colleges
The Federal Government has begun a pilot Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination admissions into Federal and State Technical Colleges nationwide, coordinated by NABTEB. The exercise, conducted across designated centres including Abuja, tests readiness for a broader shift to computer-based exams and to strengthen exam credibility and efficiency. Cross River institutions and students should prepare for updates to admission procedures, while officials highlight skills, self-reliance, and improved job readiness through enhanced technical education.
Digital postcode rollout begins nationwide
The federal government has launched a digital alphanumeric postcode initiative to boost national security and public safety across Nigeria, including Cross River State. Officials say the system will assign unique codes to every street and property, improving emergency response, mail delivery, and crime prevention. Residents and businesses in Cross River are advised to register with local authorities as the rollout continues, ensuring accurate addresses and faster services for communities and institutions.
NBSA launches digital blood system
The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) inaugurates the National Blood Management System (NBMS) in Abuja, linking licensing, screening, quality assurance and logistics for Nigeria’s blood services. The platform, announced during World Blood Donor Day, is designed to tighten regulatory oversight, improve transparency and support data-driven decisions. Hospitals across Cross River State will register, obtain licenses, and track blood products online, ensuring safer, steadier supplies for maternal health, trauma care and chronic illnesses in the region.
Obubra LG Chairman Renews Health
The Obubra Local Government Chairman, Hon. Kingsley Arikpo, has kicked off a healthcare renovation drive across Cross River’s Obubra LGA, starting with Apiapum Health Centre along a major roadside. The project aims to upgrade primary healthcare facilities to improve access to quality care and reassure residents of the administration’s commitment. Health supervisors are surveying facilities to map renovation scope, with plans to extend work to other centres in Obubra and regular progress updates.
Cross River Health Sector Reforms
Governor Otu’s administration announces sweeping changes to Cross River’s health sector, including a 100% salary increase for doctors and the recruitment of 2,000 additional healthcare workers. The measures, announced from the state capital and rolling out across urban and rural facilities, aim to boost morale, improve service delivery and expand access. Renovations are funded for General Hospital Ukem, Cottage Hospital Oban, and the Akpabuyo complex, while a new Cross River State Hospital Management Board sets up accountability and efficiency in the sector.
COREN trains on forensic investigation
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has intensified efforts to tackle building collapse and infrastructure failure by conducting a three-day Training and Certification Workshop on Engineering Failure and Forensic Investigation for licensed engineers in academia, industry and government agencies. The Abuja event, organized with NBRRI and CIFCFIN, gathers engineers from across the country to learn forensic methods, tools, and procedures aimed at preventing future structural failures, with Cross River State benefiting through improved local safety and construction standards.
Ugep-Idomi Peace Talks Path
Diplomacy and negotiation will settle the Ugep and Idomi dispute in Cross River State, Nigeria, the Calitown report explains. The piece, posted June 16, 2026, details how elders, traditional rulers, and community leaders advocate talks over conflict to protect farms, families, and futures. It cites past successful peacemaking in other states and emphasizes joint benefits such as shared markets and coordinated festivals. Government backing and written accords are highlighted as essential to sustaining peace beyond short-term truces.
Litigation, not war, secures Ugep
Cross River communities around Ugep have chosen a legal route to define and protect their boundary lines. Officials say a sustained, law-based approach will yield clear borders and reduce clashes with neighboring communities. The process involves local councils, state agencies, and community leaders working together to present documented claims, maps, and land records. Residents should stay informed of progress and participate in public consultations as timelines for court rulings unfold, ensuring long‑term stability for Ugep residents.
Cross River NDA Date Updated
The Cross River State Government announces a new date for the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 78 Regular Course Screening Test for state applicants, now set for Saturday, June 20, 2026, commencing at 7:00 AM. The adjustment avoids a clash with the JAMB mop-up exam and allows candidates to participate in both tests without inconvenience. Venue details remain the same as previously communicated via NDA portals and official notices. Affected candidates should prepare accordingly and contact the Office of the Secretary to the State Government for inquiries.