there are several initiatives promoting women's inclusive economic growth in Nigeria. However, the lack of implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up involving vulnerable women and women at the grassroots who should be beneficiaries is a challenge that needs to be addressed.
By Godwin Ajom A tragic fatal accident has claimed two lives of young ladies and left two young men critically injured in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The incident occurred at Mobil by MCC junction, Calabar Municipality LGA, in the wee hours of Monday 19th August, 2024, leaving two ladies identified as Wofai
Idleness is a pervasive problem that affects individuals, communities, and societies as a whole. It is a state of being inactive, lazy, or unwilling to work, which can lead to a range of negative consequences. When succumb to idleness, we tend to miss out on opportunities for growth, development, and progress. The consequences of idleness
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Her Voice Foundation, a non-profit making organization dedicated to empowering teenage mothers and at-risk girls has launched its “Girls to Women: Stronger, Bolder Project,” in Cross River State. The launch ceremony which took place over the weekend in Calabar, is a response to the pervasive challenges faced by teenage mothers and at-risk
By Fortune Erim The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has announced a three-day warning strike to press home their demands. The committee made up of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), said the
By Favour Adinya Nine Police officers – Victor Reuben, Turkey Odozi, Kingsley Usanga, Familola Ojo, Emega Ero, Adi Ayapere, Chollon Yohanna, Theresa Afolabi, and Micheal Eni, have been prompted and decorated. The promotion followed a recommendation by the Inspector-General of Police through the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM), and was applauded by Governor Otu as a
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Chairman of the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission, Hon. Ntufam Victor Okon has applauded Governor Otu for lifting the ban on employment into the State Civil Service. Ntufam Okon, made the commendation during an inaugural meeting of the Assembly Service Commission with staff
By Favour Adinya And Joy Ushie One could imagine if the Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) was a soothsayer when they warned graduating final year students to avoid wild celebration, reckless driving and flying of colors within and outside the school premises in order to avert avoidable occurrence, The said directive was however,