By Archibong Jeremiah Green Planet Initiative International (GPII), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has planted six hundred (600) red mangrove trees in Edik Idem, Esuk Okon and Akwa Esuk Iyamba (UNREDD+ Pilot Communities) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. The three communities have over the years been exposed to unprecedented environmental challenges
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Prof. Zana Akpagu in such a short time as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar has shown that he is not just a quintessential leader but also a good manager of resources. Having become the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar only in December, 2015, this leader of the
By Our Correspondent In continuation of his investment drive, governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state yesterday signed a partnership agreement with his counterpart in Shaanxi Province in China, Hu Heping, to bolster the injection of capital by Chinese business men into the Calabar Carnival, the Power and Solid Minerals sectors in Cross River state.
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By CrossRiverWatch Admin Business owners in Ogoja under the auspices of Ogoja Amalgamated Traders Association have stated that they will “Fight all illegal and arbitrarily increase in revenue” from the Cross River State Government. The traders said they were being harassed by Government revenue agents and contractors who seem to be increasing by the day
By Archibong Jeremiah The Coordinator of the Social Responsibility Program (SIP) in Cross River State, Hon. Nkoyo Toyo has disclosed that from 13th June, 2017 the N-Power portal will be opened for new applicants. She made the disclosure in Calabar while speaking to journalists at the sideline of the Acting President’s working visit to Calabar.
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Mr. Asu Okang has replied Mr. Jessi Esu Ejemot, the Special Adviser, Job Placement to Governor Ben Ayade. CrossRiverWatch had earlier reported that the SA Job Placement accused the Commissioner of desperation, alleging that the commissioner hijacked the Job Creation Center which was
By Grace Orok Second Chance Initiative in collaboration with Medical Women Association and Aurora Loreli is advocating for subsidy on sanitary pads by the Government to enable the girl child stay in school and have safe menstrual periods. This initiative which was taken at Holy Child College Ikom, where the event took place, was to