By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government (CRSG) has commissioned the Commercial Transportation Regulatory Agency (CTRA) office in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state. The office was commissioned on 7th August 2025 by Hon. Efa Nyong, Chairman of CTRA, to regulate the transport system in the Northern Senatorial District of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned two newly acquired Cally Air aircraft, commending Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu for what he described as forward-looking investments in aviation and other critical sectors. The commissioning, which took place at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, was part…
…as ECN targets nationwide solarisation, boosts renewable push amid power challenges By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says it is intensifying efforts to drive a nationwide shift towards renewable energy, with solar power identified as a key strategy for addressing Nigeria’s electricity deficit – despite criticism of exporting power…
ABIDJAN (CONVERSEER) – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a grant of $5.3 million to implement the Project to Strengthen the Public-Private Partnership Environment for the Promotion of Private Investment in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Togo. The project, approved in Abidjan on 27 June 2025, will be…
JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Luis Felipe Avellar will become president of the Africa operating unit effective from 1st Septempber. Avellar currently serves as president of the company’s Mexico operations, which are part of the Latin America operating unit. Avellar will succeed Luisa Ortega, who, as previously announced, is taking a…
By Soji Adenuga LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, a leading institution in the mortgage sector has strengthened its Executive Management team with the appointment of John Okonkwo as Executive Director, Finance, Risk, and Operations. Okonkwo is an accomplished and experienced Finance and Operations Professional, Auditor, Risk Management Practitioner, Board and Corporate Governance Advisor,…
As African countries scale up collaboration with international mining companies to meet surging demand for minerals, African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will provide a strategic platform to highlight the role of global players in advancing the continent’s mineral production goals.
Governor Bassey Otu has revamped the Cross River State Garment Factory, turning it into a modern commercial industry.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved $19.93 million grant funding for the Resilience Building – Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project, designed to improve access to basic social services for underserved communities in The Gambia.
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai convened the full spectrum of his government leadership to hear from African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, whom he lauded for a transformative decade at the helm of Africa’s premier development finance institution.
