By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a move aimed at strengthening its commitment to addressing Climate Change and the Green Economy Commission law of Cross River State, the Government of Cross River State, has constituted two statutory bodies – the state council on climate change and the state Green Economy Commission. A press release
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Green Economy Commission Bill 2024 into law. The bill an Executive initiative, was presented by a special committee led by Rt. Honorable Francis Bassey Asuquo, who represents the Odukpani State Constituency and the leader of the House. The newly
By Glory Odey And Fortune Erim The Government of Cross River State, says there will be movement restrictions on Saturday, 31 August, 2024 for the monthly statewide Environmental Sanitation exercise. In a public service announcement signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Moses Osogi, advised business owners and residents to partake in the cleaning and evacuation
By Patrick Obia In the face of scorching temperatures across Nigeria, there are growing concerns that 2024 might set a new record as the hottest year in history. Much like the economy, the persistent heat has become a central topic of public discourse, underscoring the severe impact of climate change on the nation. According to
By Godwin Otang, Sylvia Akpan, And Etido Okon Following the current heat waves being witnessed across the country, the first drop of rain has greeted the city of Calabar, the capital city of Cross River, Nigeria, leaving residents with a leap of excitement. Residents in divergent views say the downpour witnessed on Wednesday (last night)
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Bill to establish the State Forest Research Institute has been read for the second time on the floor of the Cross River State House of Assembly. The motion for the second reading was moved by the sponsor of the Bill and member representing Boki 1 State Constituency,
REDD+ is perhaps one of the most celebrated and promising climate change mitigation programs under the UNFCCC frameworks. Touted as a ‘nature-based solution’, REDD+ has been widely propagated as a safe and prudent strategy to curb carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. However, the implementation of REDD+ in Nigeria proved counter-productive, with adverse implications for
By Able Winnard The Government of Cross River State has announced Saturday, January 27, 2024, as a statewide general environmental sanitation day. In a public service announcement signed by the State Commissioner for Environment Honorable Moses Osogi, said the exercise is statewide and compulsory for every resident in the State. He appealed to business owners