By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI) through the Office of the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, has hosted the Cotton, Textile, and Garment (CTG) stakeholder engagement. The event held on April 9, 2025 focused on revitalising one of Nigeria’s most strategic sectors to ensure sustainable growth and development,
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has debunked claims that it is among the states yet to implement the N70,000 minimum wage, describing a recent media report as “false, unfounded, and a gross misrepresentation of facts.” The government in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to
By Anthonia Obokoh, Nairametrics The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch Phase One of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program, backed by a significant $538 million investment from the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Sunday, the AfDB announced that groundbreaking ceremonies for the commencement of Phase 1 will be
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has taken steps toward reviving some age-old agro-allied estates and industries in the state, with the opening of technical bids for the privatization of Erei Farm Settlement Oil Palm Estates. The three Oil Palm Estates comprises Ikun, Urugbam, and Egbor Oil Palm Estates, all in Biase Local
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has commended the Nigeria Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Obudu Cattle Ranch into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. The governor who spoke through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, during a courtesy visit by the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Executive Council has moved towards developing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project by ratifying the shareholders’ agreement that governs the port’s ownership and operations. The agreement mandates the restructuring of Bakassi Deep Seaport Ltd., the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for the project. This is part
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In its drive to enhance food security and promote agricultural development, the Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to intentional and strategic agricultural policies. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey made the commitment on Tuesday while receiving a joint delegation from
The road links four government owned cocoa estates established in the 1960’s by the Michael Okpara administration while serving as Premier