Two States, Two Fiscal Realities: Inside Cross River’s Austerity & Akwa Ibom’s Heavy Spending
A Study in Contrasts: South-South States on Different Fiscal Paths TWO South-South Nigerian states—Cross River and Akwa Ibom—have released contrasting early 2026 fiscal reports that highlight sharply different approaches to governance, priorities, and capital spending. While Cross River State is drawing attention for allocating zero capital releases to key social sectors, Akwa Ibom State is […]
