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Akwa Ibom Set For Maiden Media Stakeholder Summit

Mr. Ukpong, the Regional Editor of Premium Times, will speak on Ethical and Responsible Journalism in the state.

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Cross River Government Completes Consultative Forum For 2025 Budget

By Beatrice Ori Following the Training on Budget Monitoring, Tracking, and Advocacy organized by Basic Rights  Counsel Initiatives (BRCI), in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria held on July 30, 2024, the Cross River State Government last week completed the Consultative Forum in preparation for the 2025 budget. The process, which took place at Ogoja (Northern Senatorial

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Police Reforms: Stakeholders Identify Gender Balance, Funding, Others

By Godwin Ajom  In a two-day interactive session, brainstorming, training on police reforms, and knowledge enhancement on the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and Law (ACJA/L) in Cross River, Nigeria, stakeholders have called for gender balance and other reforms in police recruitment and other security agencies. Speaking at the event in Calabar,

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Citizen Agba Jalingo Receives Holistic Development To Nigerian Child Award

By Glory Odey And Kate Itam Journalist and Human Rights activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has received an award for recognition of outstanding commitment to the holistic development of the Nigerian child. Awarded by Sweetest Kiddies Empire, an organization at the front foot of nurturing young minds in spelling and overall child development in the area

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BRCI, Others Brainstorm On Development Of Regulations For Alternative Care Program In Calabar, 

By Mercy Ibor And Glory Odey The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and other Stakeholders have brainstormed on the development of Regulations for Alternative Care program in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The event organized by the Center for Citizen’s Rights and Office of the Public Defender with support from UNICEF, focused was

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Beyond The Battlefield: Women And Security BY BENNY ATSUA

Throughout Nigeria, historical narratives emphasize women's contributions to national security

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Improving Feminist Leadership Policy In Mining, Agriculture, And Clean Energy BY NJEMANZE UGOEZE

Women own a disproportionately small amount of agricultural land compared to men. This limits their ability to make decisions about land use and reduces their economic security...

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GEO Bill: GADA, Others Worried On Its Passage As LGA, 2027 Polls Knock

By Godwin Ajom With the Cross River State Local Government and the 2027 elections on sight, Gender and Development Action GADA has declared total support and interest in the passage of the Gender Equality and Opportunity (GEO) Bill. With the primary vision to ensure inclusivity, through women in leadership and a strong desire for inclusive

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