The Cross River State Government has initiated construction on a N4 billion entertainment centre at Tortugal Island, Marina Resort, Calabar, aimed at enhancing the state's tourism sector and revenue streams.
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of construction on section three of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, starting from Calabar in Cross Rivers State, and section four from Akwa Ibom, pending the completion of the procurement process.
On Tuesday, the Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, inaugurated a ferry service linking the state's capital, Calabar, with Limbe in the Republic of Cameroon.