Author: Anietie Akpan
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Cross River To Use AI, Other Cutting-Edge Technology Fight Insecurity
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu in a handshake with Evelyn Kwasau FSI, the Team leader of Syndicate 4 from the National Institute of Security Studies’ Executive Intelligence Management Course 17. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government is to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technology to fight insecurity in the state. The…
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Managing Political Disappointments: Lessons From Akwa Ibom State
OPINION By Etim Etim An impressive collection of dignitaries gathered at the Worship Center, Uyo, on Wednesday for a thanksgiving service to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno. There were songs, prayers and speeches from many, but it was Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Senate President,…
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Governor Otu Inaugurates 50,000-Hectare Rice Farming Initiative Revolution
Gov. Bassey Otu during the inauguration of the 50,000 hectares rice initiative at Ndek, Ogoja LGA. By Anietie Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has initiated a large-scale rice cultivation revolution project that can feed Nigeria and export for foreign exchange earnings. The project which was inaugurated at weekend in Ndok…
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Residents Groan Over Rising Cost Of Food Items, Others In Uyo Metropolis
By Emediong Dianabasi Okon, Uyo Food items are getting costlier for residents of Uyo metropolis in Akwa Ibom State as prices of goods climb higher, fuelling hunger and taking a big bite out of consumers’ wallets. According to a survey across major markets in Uyo, prices of food items have surged by more than 70 percent since…
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CAN S’South Zone Commends Otu, Prays For C’River
Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan The South-south zone of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commended Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River for his visionary leadership and strides recorded barely 10 months in office. In his address, the Zone’s Chairman, His Grace, Archbishop Ege Enivekenimi, described Otu’s emergence as the will of God…
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NSCC Takes Bold Step To Secure Funding For Programmes, Services
Director General of NSCC, Emem Omokaro, and the Executive Director of Policy House International, Taiwo Akerele at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has signed agreement with a Nigerian firm, Policy House International for donor and multi-lateral funding of its flagship initiatives and projects. The Head, Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications, Omini…
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Calabar Port Manager Refutes Alleged Drought Of Container Vessels
Calabar Port Manager, Mr. Olumati Festus, By Tina Ezin Calabar Port Manager, Mr. Olumati Festus, has debunked an allegation of drought of container vessels in Calabar Port for the past 25 years. Some publications in the media had recently credited the Port Manager with reports that that the Calabar Port has not received container vessels…
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Governor Otu Sets Target To Produce Healthier People In Cross River By 2027
Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State’s policy on food and nutrition as well as its strategic multi-sector plan of action, has been formally launched with a set target to produce healthier people by 2027. A press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill said that the event…
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Cross River Govt Approves Infrastructural Intervention Across Senatorial Districts
Gov. Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan The Cross River state government has granted approvals for development initiatives, including infrastructural interventions and construction of some key roads in the three senatorial districts of the state. A press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill said Governor Otu, who opened the meeting with…
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Cocoa Farmers In Nigeria Raise Concerns On Implementation Of EUDR Policy In Producing Countries
By Anietie Akpan Cocoa farmers in Nigeria have raised concerns on cocoa production in certain countries as regards the implementation of the European Union Deforestation (EUDR) policy. Smarting from the just concluded World Cocoa Conference (April 21 to 24), in Brussels, Belgium, the National President, Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Comrade Adeola Adeoke in…
