Cross River Surveyors General hosts UNICROSS VC
The Cross River State Surveyor General welcomed Prof. Francisca Bassey, the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, to his Calabar office as part of an ongoing effort to boost collaboration between the university and the state surveying authority. Officials discussed strengthening ties in areas such as academic collaboration, campus development, land administration, and infrastructure planning. A reciprocal visit to the UNICROSS campus is scheduled for August 4, 2026, to formalize partnership frameworks and drive spatial development across Cross River.
Cross River Deepens PHC Reforms
The Cross River State government, through its health agencies, is advancing primary healthcare reforms under the BHCPF 2.0 framework to strengthen service delivery at PHCs across the state. Officials say the initiative focuses on capacity-building for healthcare workers, improved funding flows, and expanded coverage for enrollees, targeting thousands of residents this year. The programme, supported by federal partners, aims to boost maternal and child health, ensure essential medicines, and improve data management at local clinics to serve Cross River communities more effectively.
FG Supports Cross River Response
The Federal Government has moved to support Cross River State as federal and state disaster agencies carry out a joint assessment of flood and landslide damage in Calabar. NEMA and CR-SEMA, alongside the Nigerian Red Cross and local emergency committees, are surveying affected communities to quantify losses and identify urgent relief and reconstruction needs. The exercise aims to accelerate government intervention, coordinate relief materials, and plan long-term resilience for residents in riverine and hillside areas of Calabar and its environs.
Cross River Climate Education Launch
The Federal initiative by UBEC and the Cross River SUBEB has begun the Greening Schools and Climate Change Education Intervention in Cross River, with a one-day state-level step-down training in Calabar for education managers, school administrators and LGEA officials. The program, announced on August 6, 2026, aims to integrate climate change awareness, waste management and environmental sustainability into basic teaching, supported by ACEARD as technical partner and UBEC oversight.
WAEC withholds 167 results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld a portion of 2026 CB-WASSCE results in Nigeria over alleged examination malpractice. The move affects private candidates nationwide, including students from Cross River State who sat the First Series this year. WAEC is carrying out investigations and will release further guidance on the status of affected subjects and overall results. Candidates with withheld results are advised to follow WAEC’s official procedures to address the issues and await updated notices.
NAICOM revokes Nigeria Reinsurance licence
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation for failing to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement. Dr Muiz Banire (SAN) was appointed as receiver and provisional liquidator, with the appointment taking effect on August 3, 2026 under NIIRA 2025 provisions. Banks, policyholders, and the public are urged not to accept instructions from any party other than the receiver. Cross River banks, insurers, and policyholders should watch for further updates on the company’s winding up and asset recovery.
Santuscom exports to UK
Santuscom Foods Ltd has begun exporting its processed Nigerian foods to the United Kingdom, with products such as Ogoja Yam Poundo, Ogoja Garri, Ogoja Plantain Flour, Ogoja Palm Oil and Santuscom Honey Beans now available in major UK department stores. CEO Paul Ofana announced the move on August 6, 2026, noting the England entry first, then distribution across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The company says product packaging meets international standards and aims to expand Nigeria’s non-oil exports and value addition in agriculture.
SURWASH trains officers’ storytelling
The Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme, funded by the World Bank, has trained communication officers in Abuja on strategic communication, impact storytelling, ethical reporting and digital publishing. The two-day workshop focused on story development, humanising data, digital content creation and managing the programme’s Blog CMS. Participants will develop human-interest stories that highlight SURWASH interventions and their impact on communities, strengthening documentation of progress in urban, small-town and rural areas across Nigeria.
Sporting CP signs Nestory Irankunda
Nestory Irankunda, the Australian winger from Watford, has reached a five-year deal with Sporting CP for about €15 million plus performance add-ons, with total value potentially surpassing €18 million. The clubs have arranged a transfer that includes a sell-on clause for Bayern Munich, and Irankunda is slated to travel to Portugal for medical tests before finalising the contract. Sporting CP aims to strengthen its attack ahead of the upcoming season as the young winger prepares to continue his development in Europe.
NCAA engineers reject aviation funding
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) rejects the national leadership’s comments on the proposed review of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) sharing formula. In a Thursday communiqué, the NCAA chapter says it was not consulted and that any position must reflect the collective view of relevant stakeholders. The dispute centers on how ticket revenue will be allocated to oversight and airport operations, a policy that could influence Cross River airports and related aviation services nationwide.
Cocoa Farm Attack Cross River
Cross River residents are told that on August 5, 2026, an attack on a cocoa farm in Isibendeghe Community, Boki Local Government Area, left one worker dead. Three men from Boje Community – Patrick Otu Debang, James Osa G, and a suspect known as Pepsi – stormed the farm and fired at laborers, injuring two others who escaped. Police say investigators recovered the body and are pursuing the suspects; autopsy is planned to determine the exact cause of death.
PDP Candidate Criticizes Governor Otu
Professor Sandy Onor, the PDP presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, criticizes Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu over the handling of landslides and floods in Calabar. He spoke during interviews about the Anansa Road landslide that began on July 27 and extended into early August, noting ongoing building collapses and power disconnections. Residents report slow government intervention; Onor calls for concrete disaster response and collaboration with federal agencies to protect communities in Ikot Awatim, Anansa Road, and surrounding areas.
ICPC uncovers fresh twist
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission reveals two additional fake government agencies tied to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, widening the probe into PFIPC’s operations. ICPC Chair Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu says investigators found a broader network creating entities to mislead the public and imply official backing. The update was presented to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with a pledge that culprits will face the law. Cross River residents should note ongoing investigations and official agencies distancing themselves from PFIPC.