Cross rivers state news

Here are some recent news updates from Cross River State, Nigeria:

Economy

• The Cross River State Government has announced plans to establish a new industrial park in the state, which is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the economy. (Source: Vanguard)
• The state government has also launched a new initiative to promote local production and consumption of rice, with the aim of reducing the state's reliance on imported rice. (Source: ThisDay)

Infrastructure

• The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new airport in Calabar, the state capital, which is expected to be completed in the next two years. (Source: Leadership)
• The state government has also announced plans to upgrade the Calabar-Itu road, which is one of the busiest roads in the state. (Source: The Nation)

Health

• The Cross River State Government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in the state, with the aim of reducing the disease's mortality rate. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new teaching hospital in the state, which is expected to provide quality healthcare services to residents. (Source: Punch)

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the governorship election in Cross River State, with the party's candidate, Ben Ayade, emerging as the winner. (Source: Premium Times)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new local government area in the state, which is expected to create more jobs and improve governance. (Source: The Guardian)

Education

• The Cross River State Government has launched a new initiative to promote education in the state, with the aim of increasing the state's literacy rate. (Source: ThisDay)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new university in the state, which is expected to provide quality education to residents. (Source: Vanguard)

Security

• The Cross River State Government has launched a new campaign to combat crime in the state, with the aim of reducing the state's crime rate. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new police station in the state, which is expected to improve security in the state. (Source: The Nation)