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

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

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

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

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

  The Ijaw Youth Council IYC has called on the Federal Government to have an economic plan as an alternative for the people of the Niger Delta region who are involve in the oil bunkering activities and illegal refinery before stopping them from accessing their only means of livelihood... Read more

From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has proposed a budget of N350 billion for the 2016 fiscal year.   Christened “Budget of Deep Vision”, the 2016, which is Ayade’s first budget as governor represents 273.7% increase over the 2015 appropriation bill of the immediate... Read more

  The Nigerian Army  on Thursday  sought to partner with the  Ebonyi State Government in area of agriculture  to achieve collective gains. The Chief Transformation/Innovation Officer of  the  Army, Maj.  Gen.  Edward Nze,  disclosed this when he led a delegation from the Army headquarters in Abuja  on  a courtesy  visit ... Read more

The Lagos State Government has urged citizens in the state to remain calm but very vigilant as the Police and other security agencies intensify their efforts to rid the state of hoodlums, armed robbers and suspected terrorists. Speaking against the background of the arrest by the Department of State... Read more

  From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   Aggrieved youths in Cross River have questioned the integrity of the National/State Assemblies Election Petition Tribunal in Cross River State and demanded for the probe and suspension of the current President, Court of Appeal in Nigeria.   They voiced their grievances in Calabar... Read more