38 h. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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57 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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66 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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67 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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68 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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8 d. 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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