4 h. ago Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Chief Chris Agara, the Chairman of AA Universal, an agro-based firm, says the cocoa industry in the state needs policy intervention. Chief Chris Agara, whose firm is the concessionaire of the Cross River State Cocoa Processing Plant in Ikom, spoke in an interview. He disclosed that most cocoa produced in the […] The post Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years

The Cross River Government has put plans in motion to restructure the annual Calabar Carnival after 20 years of existence. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that the Governor Bassey Otu-led government had set up a 13-member carnival review committee headed by Chief Edem Duke, a former Minister of […] The post C’River moves to restructure Calabar Carnival after 20 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Calabar South Chairman set to empower constituents with social amenities

The Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Patrick Archibong recently promised Ward 10 citizens/residents a market read more Calabar South Chairman set to empower constituents with social amenities

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33 h. ago C’River Assembly condemns petition seeking Bakassi’s delisting from LGAs

The Cross River State House of Assembly has strongly condemned a petition sent to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a read more C’River Assembly condemns petition seeking Bakassi’s delisting from LGAs

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47 h. ago After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South

Tribune Online After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South-South — Wike Hon Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, has said that there would be no further People’s Democratic Party zonal congress in South-South. He emphasised that the Party’s constitution mandates zonal congresses to occur every four years. Consequently, the South-South zonal congress conducted in Cross River State on February 22, 2025, is definitive. Wike […] After this, there will be no further PDP zonal congress in South-South — Wike Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia

Tribune Online Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia “Our commitment to women’s economic empowerment is evident in our clean stove initiative, which has benefited 600 women in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Bayelsa States Regional Devt Ministry executes N460m agric project in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Abia Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Ebonyi: Ndibe beach crossing construction to commence soon — Umahi

Tribune Online Ebonyi: Ndibe beach crossing construction to commence soon — Umahi Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has disclosed that the construction of work at Ndibe Beach, Afikpo in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi to link Cross River, will soon commence. Umahi made this known when he visited the beach alongside other officials of his Ministry to conduct last inspection of the beach for crossing […] Ebonyi: Ndibe beach crossing construction to commence soon — Umahi Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Cross River gov debunks rift with NASS members, party leaders

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has debunked the claims of being at loggerheads with some National Assembly members, specifically, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong representing Cross River South. The governor stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Calabar on Wednesday and disclosed that the re-election of members of the National Assembly in 2027 will be Read More

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4 d. ago FG eyes $6.8m revenue, 5,000 jobs from C’River cocoa factory

The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, John Uwan-Enoh, has called for the revival of the moribund Cross River Cocoa Processing Factory in Ikom. He stressed that if revived, the industry has the potential to create 5,000 jobs and generate approximately $6.8m annually for Nigeria’s economy. The minister stated this, on Tuesday when Read More

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5 d. ago Otu mourns N’Delta leader Edwin Clark, promises befitting burial

Senator Bassey Otu, Cross River Governor has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the former Federal Commissioner for Information, Edwin Clark, extending heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire nation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, made available to newsmen on Tuesday, the governor conveyed his shock at the Read More

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry

Targets 30,000mt annually From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a boost for Nigeria’s agricultural sector, especially the cocoa industry, Johnvents Group has announced a partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, to invest $40.5 million in the country’s cocoa industry. The signing, which was done in Abuja on Tuesday, is a […] The post Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago UK Signs $40.5m Investment Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Cocoa Sector

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution has inked an investment deal of $40.5 million with Johnvents Group, an agribusiness industry to enhance Nigeria’s cocoa production. The investment is expected to grow the cocoa sector, improve its global export competitiveness and create economic opportunities for Nigerian farmers. The partnership will enable Premium Cocoa […]

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5 d. ago Edwin Clark: Buhari, Govs, Kalu, Ohanaeze, INC, others react

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF), the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP), Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Bassey Otu of Cross River,  Afenifere, Ijaw National Congress (INC), Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known Tompolo, Tanko Yakasai and others have condoled with the families of two prominent Nigerians […] The post Edwin Clark: Buhari, Govs, Kalu, Ohanaeze, INC, others react appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Bakassi was constitutionally created, nothing can hinder its progress — Gov Otu

Tribune Online Bakassi was constitutionally created, nothing can hinder its progress — Gov Otu Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, stated that Bakassi, like other local government areas, was created by law and cannot be removed from the list. He made this remark on Monday during a media briefing at his temporary office, the Dan Archibong Lodge. Otu emphasized that he has always prioritized Bakassi’s development, dating […] Bakassi was constitutionally created, nothing can hinder its progress — Gov Otu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Gov. Otu vows to revive TINAPA Resort, other inherited projects

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Senator Bassey Otu, the Cross River State governor says he will not allow TINAPA Resort and other projects inherited from previous administrations to die. The governor disclosed this at the Dan Archibong Lodge in Calabar during a media parley. The governor insisted that any project where government funds were committed into […] The post Gov. Otu vows to revive TINAPA Resort, other inherited projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago $3.5bn Bakassi deep seaport will be funded without loan – C’River gov

The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu has said that the Bakassi Deep Seaport project will be funded without the state taking any loan facility. Otu noted that the project a flagship of his administration, though not conceptualised by his government, would change the economic landscape of the state and that of the country Read More

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6 d. ago Cross River approves purchase of electric vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles to boost green economy

The Cross River State government has affirmed its lead role in the pursuit of green economy and climate change initiatives read more Cross River approves purchase of electric vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles to boost green economy

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