New Revenue Laws in the Interest of the People – Umahi
The State Governor, Chief David Nweze Umahi, has said that the new revenue law introduced by his administration  was done in the best interest of the people. Governor Umahi, at a press conference in  Abakaliki on Friday, said the taxes were  not intended to punish the people but to... Read more
Catholic Bishops Warn Against Devaluation Of The Naira
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   As the Federal Government contemplates the devaluation of the Naira, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has warned against such suggestions, saying that no responsible government would ever hand over its currency exclusively to market forces.   They spoke under the auspices of Caritas Nigeria... Read more
BOI Inaugurates New Office In Calabar, Approves N6.9 Bn Loan To SMEs In Cross River
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   The Bank of Industry (BOI) has inaugurated its 15th Nigerian office in Calabar and approved a lending facility worth N6.9 billion to Small and Medium Scale enterprises in the state. Speaking at the unveiling of the office, Mr Rasheed Olaoluwa, Managing Director of BOI... Read more
NIMASA says rescue efforts still on for possible survivors from vessel collision
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA) has said it is still on the rescue operation for possible survivors from the vessels collision incident. Ag. Director General of NIMASA, Mr Haruna Baba Jauro, at a news conference in Lagos, said the agency was investigating the cause of the accident... Read more
Union Bank rebrands, unveils new Logo
In line with the change mantra pervading the corporate and political landscape in Nigeria, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (Union Bank) has unveiled a new brand identity. The refreshed brand which was unveiled at a spectacular launch event in Onikan Stadium, Lagos this week, is in line with Union... Read more
100 year old mother of Bayelsa APC Deputy Governorship candidate kidnapped     Mrs Ebifieghe Dikoro, 100 year old Mother of the Chief Wilberforce Agiri, the Deputy Governorship candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, was earlier today kidnapped.     The Centenarian was reportedly abducted by unidentified... Read more
PROFESSOR ANEZI OKORO TO BE CONFERRED WITH THE OLAUDAH EQUIANO LIFE-AWARD, 2015
  The 7th COAL CITY BOOK CONVENTION will hold this year on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November at The Exhibition Hall of The Alliance Francaise (French Cultural Centre), in Enugu. The Olaudah Equiano Life-Award, which will feature at the Opening Ceremony, will be conferred on celebrated Dermatologist and... Read more
  PRESS RELEASE The Delta Book Club, a subsidiary of the Enugu-based Delta Publications (Nigeria) Limited and conveners of the annual Coal City Book Convention, have postponed until March 2016 the announcement of the winning entries for their N250,000.00 Abubakar Gimba Literary Award, which was hatched earlier this year... Read more
Diaspora Group Offers Free Surgeries, Takes Medicare To Rural Communities Of Cross River State
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Efik National Association are currently carrying out a medical outreach programme where free surgeries and medical care are availed needy residents in rural communities in Cross River. The group which is incorporated in the United States of America say they are in the state for... Read more
20 Indigent Students Benefit From Obong Of Calabar Scholarship
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   Twenty indigent students of Efik stock, studying in various tertiary institutions in Nigeria, have benefitted from the Obong of Calabar Scholarship scheme.   Addressing the beneficiaries at the a ceremony in his palace in Calabar, the monarch, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V,... Read more