Cross River State is rich in solid minerals, which is presently largely unexploited. Of note are limestones, barytes, clay, salt, tin, granite basalt, quartzite, kaolin, feldspar to mention a few. In spite of the rich mineral endowments, mining activities at a commercial level have been restricted only to limestone. The solid mineral sector has the
By Kanjal Godshield As part of the strategy for the increase in productivity and labor, the United Cement Company of Nigeria Limited, UNICEM is spending over N9billion in the construction of a 20-kilometre concrete and asphalt paved road to link two federal roads for easy evacuation of cement in its’ line II cement plant in
There is no doubt about the passion and determination of the incoming government to transform the fortunes of Cross River State. The governor elect has ceased every opportunity since the elections, to reassure every citizen of the state of the need to remain confident in the capacity of the state and her people to consolidate
By CrossRiverWatch admin Calabar ICC has registered yet another success by winning the right to host the African Public Relations Association, APRA 2016 confirming the project is already a success story even before opening later this year. APRA 2016 Conferences are flagship events organized by African Public Relations Association (APRA) – the umbrella body of
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State in Nigeria boasts of one of the fascinating tourist centres in the country, and it is a great place to go for your next family vacation and also a place to retire due to the friendliness of the local people and the natural vistas of the state. Cross River
By Christiana Ukung Alawa The Chief Executive Officer of Toja Fashion Alternative, Tochukwu Onwutao, a traditional fashion outfit in Calabar, Cross River State has called on the state government to ameliorate the sufferings of private businesses with respect to high taxation. He made the call in a chart with CrossRiverWatch recently where he stated that:
By CrossRiverWatch admin A former PDP governorship aspirant, Prince Goddy Jedy Agba is set to open the first ever private Frequency Modulation, FM Radio Station in Cross River’s capital city, Calabar, CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. Information obtained by our sources indicate that the former GGM, Crude Oil Marketing, NNPC, has completed the initial processes and
By Jonathan Ugbal and Elijah Ugani The task force for the Computer Business Union, CBU in Obudu on Monday faced stiff resistance from the public and non-members as they commenced picketing and lock up of non-member shops over the refusal of some shop owners to join the union. The task force members wielding giant padlocks,