Cross River State News

A 3-Day CRSG-World Bank Workshop for Teachers of Mathematics, English: Bridging the Yearning Gap

The Cross River State Government in collaboration with the World Bank's Project Hope Education, has concluded a three-day intensive training workshop aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the State. The initiative reflects the administration's commitment to professional development

Prof. Odey Reaffirms Commitment to Collaborate with Local Government Education Supervisors

Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Supervisors of Education across the 18 local government areas of the state. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the supervisors to the Ministry of Education

C’ River gov signs two bills on education, land management

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed into law two bills passed by the State House of Assembly marking another milestone in his administration’s commitment to institutional reforms and sustainable development. The bills are namely, the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and

C’River teachers demand better welfare to boost productivity

The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Cross River State has urged the state government to increase funding for the education sector from 15% to 26% of the annual budget to boost productivity. The union’s chairman, Comrade Gregory Olayi, appealed for the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration at the U.

Cross River bans workbook-embedded textbooks in schools

Cross River State Government has abolished the use of textbooks embedding workbooks in all government and private schools across the state. The ban is part of a comprehensive package of education policy reforms designed to standardize practices in public and private schools, safeguard pupils’ welfare, and improve data management across

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