The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning as temperature continues to rise across several states, raising concerns over heat stress and related health complications. In an advisory posted on its X page, NiMet said residents of Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun and other…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has kicked off a high-level two-day strategy session aimed at reviewing its operational framework and leveraging a newly signed tax law to drive the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) toward a target of N10 billion monthly. The session, which brought together key government stakeholders and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), Otuekong Otu Okor, FCAI, has been formally inducted as a Doctoral Fellow of the Institute of Management and Advanced Leadership Excellence (IMALE). The induction took place during a ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, drawing a distinguished gathering of professionals and leaders…
By Ovat Abeng The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FPEDL), in charge of Anambra State, has clarified a report making the round that a drop in electricity supply in the state is intentional. FPEDL argued that the drop is not peculiar to Anambra State but a nationwide situation. The clarification was contained in…
In its commitment to strengthening sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed at improving sanitation and public health. It seeks to outlaw open defecation in public places and promote the use of proper toilet facilities…
By Ovat Abeng The newly appointed Federal Commissioner representing Anambra State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr. Nkechi Gloria Nnoli, has assured staff of major reforms aimed at strengthening the commission’s operations and ensuring fairness in federal representation. Dr. Nnoli gave the assurance during a familiarization visit to the Anambra State office of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday said Nigeria has begun to overcome the economic challenges that confronted his administration, declaring that state governors are no longer relying on bank loans to pay workers’ salaries. Tinubu made the remark while hosting religious and traditional leaders at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa in…
Nigeria has suspended gasoline import licenses, favouring reliance on local production from Dangote’s refinery. The Dangote refinery supplied almost all of Nigeria’s gasoline in February and currently covers about 64% of demand. Major oil marketers like TotalEnergies SE, Conoil Plc, and MRS Nigeria Plc have had their import licenses revoked. Import permits will now only…
By Ovat Abeng The 2026 NIPR Anambra AGM and Summit has secured a strategic partnership with Indomie Instantaneous Noodles, one of Nigeria’s most beloved food brands. “As part of the exciting side attractions at the Summit, Indomie will be on ground to serve freshly prepared meals to participants, giving members and guests the opportunity to…
By Ovat Abeng The convener of the Electricity Consumers Rights Initiative and Electricity Consumers Rights Network, Comrade Osita Obi, on Tuesday said that the poor supply of electricity to Ndi Anambra would certainly harm Governor Charles Soludo’s dream of building a smart city in the state. Obi, who spoke with Journalists in Awka, on Tuesday,…
