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Calabar news in brief for January 18: Sunday’s top headlines

Civil Servants to Receive Housing Scheme
NSE Inaugurates Solar Borehole for School
Tinubu Praises AFRIMA Success
Health Training Reforms Underway
FG Inaugurates IP Policy Committees
NNMDA, NITR to Develop Indigenous Medicine

Calabar news in brief for January 15: Thursday’s top headlines

Stakeholders Ready for Measles Vaccination
Senator Ekpenyong Announces Educational Support Initiative
MOLiy Named Spotify Equal Africa Artiste
Senator Ekpenyong Eases Education Burden
NELFund Disburses N161.97bn to Students
WHO Urges Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks

Calabar news in brief for January 13: Tuesday’s top headlines

New DCP for Finance Administration
FG Pledges Housing Project Priority
PCN Charges Foreign Pharmacists
FG Orders April Completion of Road
NARD Suspends Strike Indefinitely

Calabar news in brief for January 11: Sunday’s top headlines

Duke's Son Weds January 10
Joseph Ogogo Foundation Aids Pupils
Armed Forces Remembrance Week Celebrated
Efik Monument Restoration Planned

Calabar news in brief for January 9: Friday’s top headlines

Cross River Ends Cash Tax Payments
FG Assures Scholarship Students
Obudu Council Approves 2026 Budget
Gov. Otu Wins Sun Governor Award
Universal Insurance Targets Digital Expansion
Otu Named Sun Governor of Year
Cross River Leads Flood Sensitisation

Calabar news in brief for January 8: Thursday’s top headlines

Eric Anderson Leads Carnival Calabar Bands
Etung Stakeholders Endorse Governor Otu
Rep. Akpanke Empowers Obo Constituents
FirstBank MD Projects Stability
Discos Collect N570bn Revenue

Calabar news in brief for January 7: Wednesday’s top headlines

Governor Otu Honors Peacekeepers
Naira Gains Against Dollar
FG Curbs Examination Malpractices
New Police Spokesman Appointed
Pension Reforms Boost Confidence
Yakurr LG Chairman Hails Governor's Leadership

Calabar news in brief for January 3: Saturday’s top headlines

Governor Otu Preaches Unity for 2026
Rep Presents Midterm Scorecard
Senator Eteng Distributes Rice
Calabar Municipal Chairman Dissolves Revenue Committees
First On Call Initiative Brings Hope
Policy Stability for MSMEs Urged
FG Accelerates AfCFTA Implementation

Calabar news in brief for January 1: Thursday’s top headlines

Calas Vegas Band Achieves Hat-Trick
NIMET Boosts Weather Forecast
New Tax Laws Begin January 1
Nigeria Records BOP Surplus
Obudu LG Presents N13.78bn Budget
FG, IFAD-LIFE-ND Boost Value Chain

Calabar news in brief for December 31: Wednesday’s top headlines

Dangote Cement Triples Bursary
Ambassador Advocates Global Calabar Carnival Campaign
Aerodrome Certification Boosts Confidence
Nationwide Power Supply Restored
Calas Vegas Wins Carnival Calabar Thrice