By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has said it will partner with the Nigeria Gas Marketing Company, a subsidiary of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation in its gas to energy program that may see an uptake of up to 100mmscf of gas. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade stated this Thursday in
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By CrossRiverWatch Admin The World Health Organisation estimates that nearly 2 million people die in developing countries due to health issues that arise from inadequate housing (WHO, 2010). Similarly, the United Nations International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, states that adequate housing is fundamental to improving living standards among poor and low-income households.
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of energy firms led by the African Discovery Group to deliver a 750MW power plant in 18 months through the deployment of a ‘unique’ Siemens technology. An additional 40 megawatts is to be delivered within
By Ogar Monday A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Calabar, Second Chance Initiative has launched its Clean, Comfortable and Confident Girl-Child (3CG) campaign in Calabar the Cross River State capital. The campaign which is held to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child was held at Government Primary School, Ikot Awentin, Calabar. Speaking at
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a transaction adviser for the Bakassi deep seaport says Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade. Mr. Ayade stated this moments ago while receiving investors in the power sector from a consortium of companies led by Mr. Alan Kessler of the African
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Efik Leadership Foundation has begun a crowd funding campaign on ‘gofundme’ to raise 5,000 Pounds for Cross River born ex Olympian, Etim ‘Ironbar’ Bassey. CrossRiverWatch had reported that Mr. Bassey now fills potholes in Ajah, Lagos with the hope that motorists will gift him some cash. Now, the ELF in a
