By Aplefe Ojong A communication mast belonging to the Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) Nigeria, located along Ikot Nsisuk, Off Akai Effa Road by MCC, Calabar was on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 burnt down by a raging inferno. CrossRiverWatch reliably gathered at the scene of the incident that the fire which started at about 9:20 am
By Aplefe Ojong The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has ordered that investigation should be immediately carried out, and possible prosecution of the Chairman and members of the State Forestry Commission Board as well as the Anti-deforestation Taskforce. A press release made available to CrossRiverWatch and signed by the Secretary to the
By Our Correspondent In a bid to boost its manpower needs required for the construction of new cities in the three senatorial districts, the Cross River State Government is sponsoring 60 of its citizens for specialized training at the Construction and Fabrication Academy, otherwise known as Builders School in Abu-Dhabi. Disclosing this in a statement
By Our Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has called on the business community in the country to take full advantage of the economic revolution that is about to sweep the entire landscape of the state and key into the signature projects earmarked by his administration. Ayade made the call during the investiture
By Ekemini Raymond The management of the University of Calabar Micro Finance Bank (UMFB), one of the leading micro financial institutions in the state has revealed that they now have new and enticing packages for their customers. This was revealed to the public by the Manager and CEO of the bank, at the head office,
By Our Correspondent In his effort to block leakages and ensuring that ghost workers are fished out, Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has directed all the banks that handled the state salaries account to furnish his office with the details of unclaimed salaries through the office of the Accountant General of the State.
By Our Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has already hit the ground running barely few days after assuming office, as he has unveiled plans to establish a garment industry, cocoa processing plant, rice mill and a modular refinery in the state. Other investments also to be established by the administration, according to
By Our Correspondent In what appears to be a frantic attempt by Aero Contractors to quell undying questions about the whereabouts of an aircraft the Cross River state government purchased from Rivers State since 2013, the management of the company has released a statement assuring Cross Riverians that the aircraft is undergoing repair work in