Gov. Bassey Otu (left) in a handshake with the Vice President of Holcim Cement, Mr. Xu Gang (right) while the Group MD/CEO of Lafarge Africa PLC, Mr. Lolu Alade Akinyemi looks on. By Anietie Akpan The ownership of Lafarge Cement Company in Mfamosing, Akamkpa Local Government Atea ((LGA) of Cross River State has changed hands….
By Princewill Kingston Hosting the African Sub-Sovereign Government Network (AfSNET) summit in Cross River state in which about 40 to 70 sub-sovereign leaders across Africa will converge with their business delegations, investors, and policy experts, would bring enormous economic benefits to the State, Governor Bassey Otu has stated. PillarToday learnt that AfSNET Conference is Africa’s…
The Delta Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme (centre), assisted by others during the commissioning on Thursday. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged Local Government Council Chairmen to ensure the execution of landmark projects before they end their tenure. Oborevwori made the call at the unveiling of projects, including the inauguration of…
Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. By Anietie Akpan Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has lauded Cross River State’s vast agricultural potential, pledging to commit more investment into the sector as a way of fostering national development and inspiring younger generations. Kwankwaso made the remarks during a courtesy…
By Magnus Effiong The Management of the University of Calabar has approved a two-step salary increment for the Managing Director/CEO of Unical Printing and Publishing Press Ltd Dr Mathias Sunday. A commendation letter dated August 13, 2025, signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha, and made available to PillarToday by the Public Relation…
L-R: Cross River State Gov. Senator Bassey Edet Otu, outgone AFREXIMBANK Chairman/CEO, Benedict Okey Orama and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of the Intra-African Trade Bank By Anietie Akpan Cross River State has secured the hosting rights for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2026, positioning Calabar as the next continental hub for trade, culture, and…