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  In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s transition to a paperless civil service and enhance communication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Galaxy Backbone has launched the 1Government Cloud Academy. This academy is designed to train selected civil servants and public sector stakeholders on key technical tools essential for successful digital transformation. The initiative was highlighted during the 2025 International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja, which had in attendance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, the diplomatic community, industry leaders, and civil servants from across the country. Speaking on a panel session during the event, Mr. Wumi Oghoetuoma, Programme Director of the 1Government Cloud initiative, emphasized the critical role of trust and understanding in the adoption of digital tools. “Many digital solutions have failed not because they were ineffective, but because users didn’t trust or fully under...

  The Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to the Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Gifted Nelson, has fired back at Dan Obo Jr., a former State Youth Chairman, over what he described as a “callous and insignificant” statement calling for the Senator’s removal ahead of the 2027 election cycle. In a press statement made available to the media and also published in his Facebook wall, Nelson described Dan Obo’s remarks as lacking substance and driven by misinformation.  He insisted that the Senator’s performance within less than two years in office has proven his capability and commitment to grassroots development, especially when compared to previous representatives who collectively spent 24 years without delivering critical infrastructure or sustainable leadership. “The attempt by Obo to compare the Senator’s two-year accomplishments with that of his predecessors who served for a combined 24 years — yet failed to provide hospitals, youth centers, and o...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has strongly endorsed Prof. Francisca Bassey, the Acting Vice Chancellor, for confirmation as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution. National Secretary of the Association, Hon. Njang Ndoma, in a statement said that during an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC), the association unanimously resolved to support Prof. Bassey, citing her exceptional performance over the past five months.  He said that the NEC considered her ability to secure government support for critical reforms in the institution and drive significant progress as key factors that have earned the trust and confidence of the alumni. While appealing to Governor Bassey Otu, the Visitor to the University, to back Prof. Bassey, the association noted that “for years, UNICROSS has sought a Vice Chancellor with the ability to engage effectively with the government. Prof. Bassey has proven she possesses this unique abili...

  Government Secondary School, Ntiton Ekori, in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, has emerged winner of an engineering competition organized by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Calabar chapter. The competition, held over the weekend at the Ugep Community Town Hall, saw GSS Ntiton Ekori outshine 10 other participating schools to clinch the star prize. The school also received an undisclosed cash reward for their outstanding performance. Teacher of the winning team, Mr. Esu Offor, expressed pride in the school's victory, commending the three female students—Miss Delight Egwu, Joy Usani, and Ire Okoi—who represented the school. He attributed their success to dedication and hard work, and thanked them for bringing pride to the school and their community. Sponsored by SERMATECH Construction Company, the competition was themed "Together We Engineer" and provided a platform for female students to engage in practical, skill-base...

  The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Calabar Chapter, has commended Governor Sen. (Apostle) Prince Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State for what it described as a revolutionary stride in civil infrastructure delivery, particularly in the ongoing construction of roads across the state. In a landmark endorsement, the professional body passed a vote of confidence on the governor for his administration’s commitment to quality and adherence to standard engineering designs, especially in the construction of the Adiabo-Eseku Road and Bridges project in Odukpani Local Government Area. Leading the high-powered delegation was the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, who facilitated a spot assessment of the 8.25 km project. The road, which includes over 3 km of construction across swampy terrain, is being executed by Messrs Zenith Construction Limited. It is strategically designed to link Adiabo to the Creek Town Road junction, thereby connecting C...

  President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law the four new tax bills recently passed by the National Assembly, describing the new laws as pivotal to the success of the administration’s reforms and the country’s prosperity. The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), which aims to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented tax laws into a harmonized statute; the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, which will establish a uniform legal and operational framework for tax administration across federal, state, and local governments. Others are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, which repeals the current Federal Inland Revenue Service Act and creates a more autonomous and performance-driven national revenue agency— the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS); and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, which provides for a formal governance structure to facilitate cooperation between revenue authorities at all levels of government. At the signing ceremony at the State ...

In commemoration of the annual International Women’s Day marked on June 11, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has organized a one-day empowerment workshop aimed at celebrating and uplifting women in Cross River State. The event, which took place on Thursday in Calabar, brought together women from various sectors to engage, learn, and build leadership capacity. In his address, the NDDC State Director, Dr. Daniel Ajunwa, emphasized the critical role women play in shaping society, describing them as “mothers of the nation,” “captains of industry,” and trailblazers in academia and other fields. Dr. Ajunwa praised the inclusive leadership of the NDDC Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, highlighting his commitment to gender equity and women’s empowerment. “Our MD, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, is a man who believes in inclusion, regardless of gender,” he said. “Today, we join the world in celebrating our women, our mothers, and the pillars of our communities.” He explained that th...