2 h. ago UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has unanimously backed Prof. Francisca Bassey, the acting Vice Chancellor, for confirmation as the substantive VC of the institution. Hon. Njang Ndoma, National Secretary of the Association, said their decision follows an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC […] The post UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago TradeDepot launches Amabile in boost for Nigeria’s $420m wine industry

TradeDepot, a leading distribution and data intelligence company for consumer goods in Africa, has launched Amabile di Rosa, a premium read more TradeDepot launches Amabile in boost for Nigeria’s $420m wine industry

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12 h. ago Bakassi Deep Seaport will address Nigeria’s shipping nightmare – Gov Otu

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River state is confident in the ability of the Bakassi Deep Seaport in his state read more Bakassi Deep Seaport will address Nigeria’s shipping nightmare – Gov Otu

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12 h. ago Coffee production in Nigeria gets boost as Cross River, JR Farms to plant 30m seedlings

The Coffee production industry in Nigeria is set for a transformation as the Cross River State government, in partnership with read more Coffee production in Nigeria gets boost as Cross River, JR Farms to plant 30m seedlings

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13 h. ago Cross River, JR Farms  launch initiative to cultivate 30m coffee seedlings

The Cross River State government, in partnership with a multinational agribusiness company, JR Farms, is set to lead Nigeria’s coffee revolution with the launching of an initiative to cultivate 30 million coffee seedlings across the state, marking a bold step toward reviving and expanding coffee production in the country. The flag-off of the project which […] The post Cross River, JR Farms  launch initiative to cultivate 30m coffee seedlings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Insecurity: IGP Redeploys CPs In Borno, Jigawa, Osun, C/River, Ondo

The inspector general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetukun has redeployed and posted new commissioners of police to Borno, Jigawa, Cross River, Ondo and Osun states, respectively. The newly posted commissioners of police include CP Naziru D. Abdulmajid to Borno State Command; CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua to Cross-River State Command; CP Dahiru Mohammed to Jigawa State […]

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36 h. ago Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport

Tribune Online Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed profound excitement following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a new strategic framework that prioritises the completion of the Bakassi Deep Seaport.  The roadmap, encapsulated in the newly launched National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, identifies Bakassi among nine key deep seaports marked for accelerated […] Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign MoU to boost tourism, creative industries

Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster robust partnerships in tourism, the Orange read more Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign MoU to boost tourism, creative industries

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42 h. ago Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, weekend declared the South-South geopolitical zone to be on a firm trajectory of read more Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

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46 h. ago Abia Community Joins Protest Against Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate

Barely two days after farmers in Etomi community in Etung local government area of Cross River State protested the planned privatisation of Government Cocoa Estate, Abia community has also joined Etomi community in protesting against Privatisation policy. The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Our estate isn’t for sale, “Give us our land […]

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59 h. ago Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation

Tribune Online Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have vowed to stage a naked protest if the state government proceeds with the planned privatisation of a government-owned cocoa estate in their area. Cross River: Women, youths threaten protest over planned Cocoa estate privatisation Tribune Online

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3 d. ago C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt

Tribune Online C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Abia community protests cocoa estate privatization in Cross River, demanding land rights and job protection. C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Tribune Online

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3 d. ago MTN, 9mobile partner on national roaming to boost seamless connectivity

Tribune Online MTN, 9mobile partner on national roaming to boost seamless connectivity In a deliberate approach to strategically redefine Nigeria's telecom landscape for seamless customer experience, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) have officially announced a landmark rollout of... MTN, 9mobile partner on national roaming to boost seamless connectivity Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign historic MoU to boost tourism, creative industries

Tribune Online Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign historic MoU to boost tourism, creative industries Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen partnerships in tourism, the Orange Economy, and investment in the creative industries. Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign historic MoU to boost tourism, creative industries Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has officially commenced the deployment of skilled professionals to Saint Lucia following the signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement between the two countries. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the agreement, signed on Wednesday in Castries by […] The post Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC

• Party not for sale, Nwosu scammed them –Kachikwu From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja The much-anticipated coalition masterminded by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, erstwhile Senate president David Mark, former governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Sam Egwu (Ebonyi), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Liyel Imoke (Cross River), former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Smallholder cocoa farmers in Etomi community,  Etung Local Government Area of  Cross River State, have protested against the planned privatisation of cocoa estates in the area by the state government. The farmers carried placards with different inscriptions including: ‘Our cocoa estate is not for sale,’ ‘We say no to planned privatisation […] The post C’River: Etomi community kicks against planned privatisation of cocoa estate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Farmers Protest Planned Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate In Cross River

Hundreds of smallholder farmers in Etomi community of Etung local government area of Cross River State trooped to the streets on Wednesday to protest the plan by the state government to privatise cocoa estate located in the community. The protesters, including youths, aged men and women involved in the cocoa value chain rejected the reported […]

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5 d. ago FG unveils N19.5bn pilot scheme to empower 50,000 farmers with subsidised inputs

Tribune Online FG unveils N19.5bn pilot scheme to empower 50,000 farmers with subsidised inputs The platform will also support digital extension services, helping farmers adopt best practices in land preparation, seed selection, plant genetics, nutrition, and soil-specific crop blends. FG unveils N19.5bn pilot scheme to empower 50,000 farmers with subsidised inputs Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tranos Begins Construction Of 800MW Solar Panel Plant To Boost Nigeria’s Energy Industry

Tranos, an indigenous engineering and manufacturing company, has begun laying the foundation for an 800-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing line, signalling a major advancement in the localisation of renewable energy production in Nigeria. The new manufacturing campus measuring about 157,440 square metres will include an 800-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing factory, signalling a […]

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