52 h. 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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63 h. 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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69 h. ago Cross River govt receives updated navigational charts for Bakassi deep seaport

Tribune Online Cross River govt receives updated navigational charts for Bakassi deep seaport We are replacing maritime charts that date back to 1903. This affirms our coastal status and ends long-standing debates about Cross River as a littoral state, Cross River govt receives updated navigational charts for Bakassi deep seaport Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Otu Receives New Navigational Charts For Bakassi Deep Seaport

The Cross River State government has recorded a breakthrough in its quest to transform the state into a maritime hub with the official presentation of the Hydrographic, Geotechnical, Geophysical Report and New Navigational Chart for the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport project. Speaking at a formal ceremony held in the State Executive Council Chamber, Governor Bassey […]

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2 d. ago Gov Otu receives new navigational charts for Bakassi deep seaport

The Cross River State Government has recorded a major breakthrough in its quest to transform the state into a maritime read more Gov Otu receives new navigational charts for Bakassi deep seaport

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3 d. ago Cross River: Otu inches closer to actualising Bakassi deep seaport project

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has taken another major step towards actualising its Bakassi Deep Seaport Project. This follows the official presentation of the Hydrographic, Geotechnical, and Geophysical Report and New Navigational Chart for the project. Speaking while receiving the document at the State Executive Council Chambers, the Cross River State […] The post Cross River: Otu inches closer to actualising Bakassi deep seaport project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NGE: Gov Otu pledges support for ethical journalism, hails election of Anaba, Ukeh, others

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated Mr. Eze Anaba on his re-election as president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), describing his unopposed victory as a glowing testament to his unyielding integrity, inclusive leadership and unassailable commitment to the ideals of credible journalism. In a message by […] The post NGE: Gov Otu pledges support for ethical journalism, hails election of Anaba, Ukeh, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Gov’t Sec Schl Ekori Wins Girls Engineering Competition In Cross River 

Government Secondary School Ntiton Ekori, Yakurr local government area of Cross River State, has emerged  winner of engineering competition organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN), Calabar chapter. The school won the star prize and received an undisclosed amount after beating 10 other schools in the competition that took place in Ugep  at […]

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5 d. ago Gov’t Sec School Ekori Wins Girls Engineering Competition In Cross River

Government Secondary School Ntiton Ekori, Yakurr local government area of Cross River State, has emerged  winner of engineering competition organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN), Calabar chapter. The school won the star prize and received an undisclosed amount after beating 10 other schools in the competition that took place in Ugep  at […]

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6 d. ago Bayelsa, Edo, Anambra, others to gain from Nigerian Red Cross Flood Resilience Project

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Edo State Branch has said, Bayelsa, Edo, Anambra State are among the 12 states to gain from the Nigerian Red Cross Flood Resilience Project sponsored by the Italian government. The benefiting states are, Edo, Gombe, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Enugu, Bornu, Ogun, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Niger and […] The post Bayelsa, Edo, Anambra, others to gain from Nigerian Red Cross Flood Resilience Project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Cross River: First Lady calls for action to protect child mothers

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has urged urgent action to protect child mothers – girls under 18 raising children, often as survivors of abuse or neglect. Speaking at the South-South Regional Forum on Alternative Care Guidelines, she condemned cultural attitudes that shame girls […] The post Cross River: First Lady calls for action to protect child mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Cross River gov’s wife vows to combat harmful cultural practices against widows

Tribune Online Cross River gov’s wife vows to combat harmful cultural practices against widows Cross River First Lady, Bishop (Mrs) Eyoawan Otu, has pledged to combat harmful cultural practices against widows and orphans, promising... Cross River gov’s wife vows to combat harmful cultural practices against widows Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Cross River Gov Reiterates Commitment To Agricultural Transformation

Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation and environmental sustainability. He called on the Kingdom of the Netherlands to invest in the state’s thriving agriculture sector, particularly in oil palm processing and technology transfer. On Tuesday, Governor Otu described a courtesy visit by the Consul General of […]

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9 d. ago C’River courts Dutch investment in agriculture, pledges support for forest conservation

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation and environmental sustainability, calling on the Kingdom of the Netherlands to invest in the state’s thriving agriculture sector, particularly in oil palm processing and technology transfer. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, […] The post C’River courts Dutch investment in agriculture, pledges support for forest conservation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Cross River, Netherlands forge partnership for sustainable agriculture

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has called on the Kingdom of the Netherlands to invest in the state’s thriving agriculture sector, particularly in oil palm processing and technology transfer. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr Michel Deelen, Governor Otu described […] The post Cross River, Netherlands forge partnership for sustainable agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Cross River govt condemns renewed communal clashes in Boki, orders immediate ceasefire

Tribune Online Cross River govt condemns renewed communal clashes in Boki, orders immediate ceasefire Cross River State Government has condemned in strong terms the renewed outbreak of violent clashes between... Cross River govt condemns renewed communal clashes in Boki, orders immediate ceasefire Tribune Online

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1 week ago Cross River to integrate HIV response with Health Insurance Scheme

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government is planning to integrate its HIV response mechanism with the state’s health insurance scheme.  This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on the less privileged and vulnerable populations, particularly orphans. Dr. Charles Iwara, Director General of the State Agency for the Control of AIDS SACA, […] The post Cross River to integrate HIV response with Health Insurance Scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PDP group blasts Gov Otu over ‘failure’ to deliver democracy dividend

Tribune Online PDP group blasts Gov Otu over ‘failure’ to deliver democracy dividend The Coalition of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Support Groups in Cross River State, has criticised Governor Bassey Otu's administration, claiming that he failed to deliver democracy dividends to the people of the state. PDP group blasts Gov Otu over ‘failure’ to deliver democracy dividend Tribune Online

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1 week ago Cross River: Governor Otu won’t be distracted by opposition rhetoric 

From Ndubuisi Orji     The Cross River State Government has dismissed criticisms from a pro Sandy Onor opposition group describing them as “divisive rhetoric”.   The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, Linus Obogo, who was responding to criticism from the group, said the governor won’t be distracted by what he described as […] The post Cross River: Governor Otu won’t be distracted by opposition rhetoric  -Aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago We’ll harness hydrographic science for to drive growth – Gov Otu

Prince Bsssey Edet Otu, executive governor of Cross River State, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging hydrographic science to read more We’ll harness hydrographic science for to drive growth – Gov Otu

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