December 24, 2024

Cross River State Unveils 2025 Budget Of N538 Billion, Emphasizes Sustainable Growth

188 In his address, Governor Otu stated, “Together, we will build a State that is inclusive, resilient, and prosperous for generations to come.” By TheInvestigator  Governor Bassey Edet Otu Cross River has given assent to the State’s 2025 budget of N538 billion. The budget, themed “Sustainable Growth,” underscores the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development. Governor […]

BREAKING: Governor Otu Proposes N498 Billion Budget For Cross River State In 2025

314 More details on specific allocations and targeted projects are expected to be released soon as the budget proposal moves through legislative review. By TheInvestigator  Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has presented a proposed budget of N498 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget, titled the “Budget of Sustainable Growth,” […]

August 26, 2024

Cross River State Government To Hold Consultative Forums For 2025 Budget Preparation

407 These forums provide a platform for citizens, community leaders, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to the budget planning process.  By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government, through its Department of Budget, Monitoring, and Evaluation, is set to hold a series of one-day consultative forums as part of the preparation for […]

August 2, 2024

Budget Monitoring, Tracking, And Advocacy Town Hall Meeting Held In Cross River State

433 The town hall meeting is part of ongoing efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance through effective budget monitoring and advocacy in Cross River State. By Christiana Ofem A significant town hall meeting focused on budget monitoring, tracking, and advocacy was convened in Cross River, drawing key stakeholders and participants to […]

INVESTIGATION: Akwa Ibom State Government Spends N114.5bn On Ghost Emergencies

1,157 Also, the position of the Commissioner that pension and gratuities are sometimes covered by a margin of increase as emergencies are questionable.  By Ekemini Simon The scrutiny of the financial statements of Akwa Ibom State between 2008 and 2023 has revealed questionable spending by the Government. A careful examination of the financial reports from […]

December 29, 2023

JUST IN: Gov Otu Signs N296bn Budget Into Law

410 The new budget bucket has a capital expenditure of N180 billion and a recurrent expenditure of N116 billion.  By The Converseer Governor Bassey Otu has signed the ‘Peoples First’ Budget of N296,985 631,978, 1k into law. The event, which happened on Friday in the temporary office of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, has the […]