ByJanefrances Chibundu, The Cable Nigeria has taken a long-overdue step toward climate accountability by attempting to document oil and gas emissions. But while this marks some progress, alarming gaps in compliance and transparency threaten to undermine the effort. In 2024, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) — the agency tasked with promoting good governance
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to agricultural transformation and environmental sustainability, calling on the Kingdom of the Netherlands to invest in the state’s thriving agriculture sector, particularly in oil palm processing and technology transfer. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Consul General of the Kingdom
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Reaffirming its unwavering dedication to education and youth empowerment, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, OPay, has announced the inclusion of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the eighth beneficiary of its landmark ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship scheme. The MOU signing ceremony, held at the University of Calabar, was attended by representatives
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has signed nine bills into law and received a unanimous endorsement from the Cross River State House of Assembly for his sterling performance during his two years in office. The nine bills signed into law by the Governor span critical
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In an international cooperation and agricultural development, the Government of Cross River State, has hosted the Malaysian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Aiyub Bin Omar, and his delegation in Calabar. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Bassey Otu, Gill Nsa disclosed this, noting that the visit was
By Kelvin Ololo A Cross River based Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) investors, Stridevest Company Limited, has set up a scheme to help business owners pitch, nurture, grow and gain financial support to reduce unemployment in the state. Unveiling the financial empowerment program in Calabar, the Chief Executive Officer, Stridevest Company limited, Wilson Obidi, explained
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has solicited stronger partnership and cooperation with the Nigeria Customs Service to drive economic growth and bolster security in the state. Governor Otu made the call on Wednesday May 21, 2025 when he paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service,
By Kelvin Ololo It was an atmosphere of joy as about five hundred (500) Cross River women have benefited from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) program of the Office of the Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in Calabar. The flag off and empowerment exercise held at Calabar