The National Economic Council, NEC is a body established under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) ; and entrusted with the power of advising the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation, and in particular on measures necessary for the coordination of the economic planning efforts or economic programmes
By Jonathan Ugbal/Peter Inyali Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has enjoined Christian faithfuls to inculcate the virtues of peace, love, sacrifice and forgiveness which he noted are the cardinal planks of Easter. Ayade, in his Easter message, signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita and made
By Jonathan Ugbal/Oto Obong Clement
By CrossRiverWatch admin The remains of late Mama Monica Ungie-Ato Agba, the mother of CrossRiverWatch founder and Editor-in-Chief, Agba Jalingo, was laid to rest on Friday March 18, 2016 in Bedia village of Obudu local government area amidst tears of joy. Mama Agba who passed away on February 12, 2016 was laid to rest following
By Our Reporter The founder of the non governmental organization “The Woman In Me” (TWIM), Onyebuchi Oyeniyi says depression in marriages is a common occurrence amongst women especially in the African setting due to the prominent role they play. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch, Onyebuchi who is based in Calabar says she founded TWIM
By Ushang Ewa The announcement by the Cross River State government that the Odukpani-Calabar road will be rehabilitated this year is generating mixed feelings amongst users of the road. The governor, Ben Ayade and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, John Lebo made this announcement while speaking at an event organized by the member
By Our Correspondent The Federal Government has commended the Cross River State Government for embarking on the 260km superhighway project. Minister of Environment, Hajia Amina Muhammed gave the commendation when she led a team from her Ministry to the project site in Nsan, Akamkpa, recently. She lauded the state government for conceiving the project which
By Our Correspondent Determined to ensure 24-hour power supply in the state, Cross State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SkipperSeil Limited of Dubai, United Arab Emirates to establish a solar farm in the state. The signing of the MoU was the highlight of a three-day Middle East Electricity