The Organised Labour unions have shut down the National Grid as they begin their indefinite strike. Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had embarked on a nationwide strike at midnight on Sunday, 2nd June 2024. The workers are demanding an increased minimum which the Federal Government offered N48,000, then…
OPINION By Effiong Bassey Permit me to have a say, hoping and praying that I can convince my few friends and Colleagues (names withheld) who are fixed on one viewpoint against the decision of Governor Bassey Otu to redesign the Zone Six roundabout with a different sculpture. The new design is that of a Good…
Journalists across Nigeria have joined the Organised Labour to embark on a nationwide strike. This was disclosed by a circular signed on Sunday by Achike Chude, National Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) – an umbrella body for journalists in the country. According to the circular, the strike is in solidarity with the Nigeria Labour…
A leading non-governmental organisation (NGO) reputable for adolescent and teenage reproductive health, Wingspan Women and Girls Initiative, has taken the campaign against sex-for-marks to rural schools in Cross River State. Marking the 2024 World Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28th May, the NGO held two-hour seminars with students from schools in rural communities, lecturing them on…
Cross River community decries abandonment of ₦297.7m NDDC road project By Archibong Jeremiah Residents of Ayeabam community in Akamkpa local government area in Southern Cross River State, are suffering due to an unfinished road project awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2014 and the Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA) in 2021….
Earlier this week, I shared a story about how expensive ginger has become, showing what I bought for N200. Most people requested I share the step-by-step guide on how ginger can be planted at home. So here is a very simple guide to plant your ginger, whether on a sack or the regular farm. Step…
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has flagged off land clearing and developing of 12,000 hectares of farmland for on boarding out-growers. The out-growers are expected to cultivate rice, maize, cassava, wheat, coffee and cowpea. Speaking at the flagging off event held at Efeidem community in Odukpani Local Government Area at…
The Government of Cross River State has flagged off land clearing and developing 12,000 hectares of farmland for onboarding out-growers. The out-growers are expected to cultivate rice, maize, cassava, wheat, coffee and cowpea. Speaking at the flagging off event held at Efeidem community in Odukpani Local Government Area, Governor Bassey Otu disclosed that the project…
Chairman of Abitto Global Service, Chief Akinaka Richard By Ita Williams, Calabar In a grand ceremony held in Calabar at weekend, a maiden Calabar To Uyo water transportation service courtesy, Abitto Ferry Service has been launched. This launch, marks a historic milestone in the advancement of water transportation between Cross River and Akwa Ibom states….
Meet female UNICAL graduate who drives keke napep for a living After 9 years of graduating from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) without a job, Miss Joy Amara Ihezie has ventured into Keke driving work (tricycle driver), operating in Delta State. The CONVERSEER learned that the female graduate operates around PTI Road and Jakpa Road…
