by crossriverwatch admin The Government of Cross River State has restated its commitment to youth development by dedicating 1% of every income that comes into the State to the Youth Enterprise Fund domiciled under the State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency. This was made known by the Governor of Cross River State and Founder of
by crossriverwatch admin Senator Ben Ayade, the Senator representing the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State has called on the second batch of beneficiaries of the Nigeria Maritime and Safety Agency, NIMASA, scholarship scheduled to proceed for foreign studies in foreign universities to be good ambassadors of Cross River State, their home state. Senator
by crossriverwatch admin In View of the dire security situation in parts of the country, security experts have emphasised the need for vigilance, conscious observation and collaboration with security agencies by operators of hotels and hospitality outfits In Calabar during the 32 day annual Festival. Speaking at a talk shop organised for operators of hotels,
by crossriverwatch admin Internal hostility is brewing in Ofodua Clan in Obubra Council Area of Cross River over chieftaincy tussle prompting the drafting of armed mobile policemen to the area. A police DSP who spoke with our reporter confirmed the death of three persons and the destruction of property including houses, lives stock, and farm
by crossriverwatch admin CrossRiverWatch has received information on the demise of Utum Etowa, Personal Assistant, Media and Research to Senator Liyel Imoke, the Cross River State Governor. Utum Etowa who served as the shadow Chief Press Secretary to the Governor since 2007 took ill early 2013 and was flown to India by Governor Imoke for
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government will be spending N1. 015 billion to implement the community and social development projects in 2014, according to the General Manager of Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency (CRSCSDA), Mr Victor Ovat. The projects in a partnership between the World Bank, Federal Government and state
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River has been honored by the Bankers Committee for the State’s tremendous hospitality which has contributed to its determination to strengthen and reform the banking industry. According to Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman Retreat Sub Committee, they have found Calabar to be the appropriate and proper place because of
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State at last week in Ilorin retained its title at the Sterling Bank-sponsored 6th National School Sports Festival after coming top on the overall medals’ table, thereby winning the trophy for keeps after winning it for three consecutive times. The state finished with 115 gold, 78 silver and 61 bronze