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...
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has expressed its readiness to meet the counter-funding requirements of the Federal Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to provide a mini-grid power supply in rural communities. Governor Bassey Otu expressed his administration’s willingness to meet the 30 percent counterpart funding, which is necessary for
In a landmark move for the nation’s energy sector, President Bola Tinubu recently assented to the Electricity Bill which is now known as The Electricity Act (2023). Essentially, the Act aims at revolutionising the power industry in Nigeria. Now, the spotlight shifts to individual states and their governors to leverage this transformative legislation for the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In its determined effort to fight energy theft to a stand- still in the network, the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc has accosted seven suspected energy thieves who are in the habit of extending the network illegally. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) were alerted by the officials of PHED
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross Riverians have been assured that the 26 MegaWatts Tinapa Power plant proposed by Governor Ben Ayade will be ready in 18 months and will boost electricity supply to investors who are coming into the state. The assurance was given during the signing of an agreement between the state government and a
By CrossRiverWatch admin Improving access to renewable and clean energy around the world is the driving force behind the work of Obudu, Cross River State born Surrey graduate Ugbizi Ogar, who has been commended in the Industry category of the Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Awards for 2015. Ugbizi, who completed his MSc in Energy and Economics Policy
By Jonathan Ugbal Residents in Ogoja and Obudu local government areas of northern Cross River have continuously paid electricity bills for a duration of over two months with no power supplied to them findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal. This comes barely 6 months after governor Ben Ayade had promised Obudu people that they will enjoy electricity
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State Commissioner for Power, Thomas Udam, has expressed optimism in renewed efforts by the Governor Ben Ayade led administration to ensure steady supply of electricity in the state. He said the state government was determined to explore all viable alternatives available to enable it achieve its goal. The Commissioner stated