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We need more TETFUND Projects – UNICAL VC

Prof. Florence Obi, The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, has made the case for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to increase its...

Man sentenced to 22 years in prison for raping step daughter

A family court sitting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has today, Tuesday 12th January 2020, sentenced 47-year-old Emmanuel Thompson Udo to prison...

Cross River Govenor’s aide accused of burning ‘witches’, embroiled in alleged assassination attempt

An aide to the Senator Ben Ayade, the Governor of Cross River State on Forestry, Thomas Obi Tawo, who was last year, alleged to...

Cross River gets $20.4 Million World Bank grant

The Cross River State governement has secured a grant of Twenty million, four hundred thousand US Dollars ($20.4M) as a result it performance in...

Indecent Dressing, Truancy: Cross River to introduce dress code and install CCTV cameras to monitor civil servants

The Cross River State Government has stated that it will introduce dress codes for civil servants and install CCTV cameras in offices to monitor...

“I can barely feed my family”-Magistrate stage one-woman protest over 2 years unpaid salaries

A Magistrate in the Cross River State Judiciary this morning, staged a 'one-man' protest to the Cross River State Government House over two years...

1 week after being sworn-in, Stephen Odey removed from Senate as INEC issues certificate of return to Jarigbe

Barely a week after the President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan swore in  Dr. Stephen Odey as the member representing Cross River...

Cross River State Commissioner of Police is dead

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police Abdulkadir Jimoh is dead, NewswireNGR can authoritatively report. Mr. Jimoh was rushed to the University of Calabar Teaching...

7 not 19 suspected criminals escaped from our cell- Cross River Police Command

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed that 7 suspected criminals escaped from it holding facility at the State Police Headquarters, Diamond, Calabar. This...

Police arrest four for armed robbery in Calabar

The Cross River State Police announced it has arrested four armed robbery suspects in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The robbery suspects, police say...

3 Kidnapped in Calabar, as security operatives arrest suspected kingpin

Three persons were this week kidnapped in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, barely a week after the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben...

Cross River State set to vaccinate over 693,000 children against meningitis

The Cross River State Government has kicked off a statewide campaign to vaccinate at least 693,000 children against meningitis in the 18 LGA's of...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

Opening Remarks by Ms. Toyin Akinniyi, Regional Portfolio Director, Luminate at the Bold Action Session on Education: "Building Blocks of the Future: Education Financing for Sustainable Outcomes"  (A Day Zero event of the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit) on 21 July 2026. Protocols. Good morning distinguished guests, the board and CEO...

Cheta Nwanze: The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Cheta Nwanze The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke at Southwark Crown Court, London, on 17 June 2026 has brought up an uncomfortable question that has long shadowed international anti-corruption efforts: is justice truly universal, or is it reserved for the powerless? After a nearly six-month trial...

Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

BUILDING NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY Mobilizing Private Capital to Build the Foundation of National Prosperity Keynote Address by Dr. Lazarus AngbazoChief Executive Officer, InfraCorpNACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) — July 14, 2026 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on established protocol. Let me begin with a simple observation. Every...

Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...