By Anita Otu The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Monday, September 16th, 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-al-Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. Tunji-Ojo encouraged Muslims to embrace the values
By Glory Odey The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the launch of the livelihood improvement family enterprises – Niger Delta (Life-ND) initiative in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, and River States. The project, a collaborative effort with the federal government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to improve the livelihoods
By Marvellous Nkanu The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has embarked on tertiary institutions students loan sensitization, in Cross River, Akwa Ibom and other States. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr led his team on the sensitization tour to the University of Calabar and the Akwa Ibom state Polytechnic,
By Favour Adinya And Victory Anty The Office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has dispelled the recent rumors regarding the purported sacking of Prof. Florence Banku Obi. The Head of Media, Office of the Vice Chancellor, John Ogar in an E-signed rebuttal states that the speculations are baseless, unfounded and orchestrated
If you are still entangled in that hogwash about how names determine destinies and the Jabez and Jacob fable, then let us have a conversation. Bush is a shrub or clump of shrubs. But two Bushes (father and son), became Presidents of the US and their two sons became governors, and their mother became the
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has called on the State government to declare a state of emergency on erosion sites in the state. The House seeks the state government, through the Ministry of Works and other relevant agencies to conduct an immediate assessment of affected
By Favour William Afri-net Limited, in collaboration with the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the Acquisition Systems Protection Program (ASPP), has launched a skill acquisition and micro-credit empowerment initiative for eight communities in the Calabar Municipality Local Government Area. Some areas to cover in the skill acquisition training include cosmetology with over 30 different types
By Beatrice Ori And Joy Ushie The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has launched online verification of school fees scheduled for the next academic session, with specific dates allocated to each faculty. The exercise, which is mandatory for all students, aims to ensure accurate reconciliation of school fees payments and update of student records. Students are