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
By Able Winnard Climate Sustainable Development Network, a non-profit organization has trained some climate defenders on climate justice in the State. Organized by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to enlighten Cross Riverians on agricultural adaptation, green economy and also to seek climate justice on how to maintain and sustain the grassroots movement for
By Patrick Obia The Government of Cross River State Government has announced general sanitation in all markets in Calabar. The announcement is contained in a press release signed by the State Commissioner for Environment, Honorable Moses Osogi, notifying all market leaders, traders, and the general public of the cleanup. He said the sanitation in all
By Jonathan Ugbal An 11-year-old Lehwehtu James Ibor has emerged third in a worldwide painting competition organized for relatives of staff of Halliburton. Miss. Ibor, a student of Lourdes Academy is said to have spent just a night and submitted her painting on the last day. She utilized crayons on cardboard paper with the painting