Gov. Umo Eno By Etim Etim The core investor of Ibom Deep Sea Port, Bollore Consortium, will operate the port for 50 years to recoup its investment, according to the approval granted by the federal government. The port is currently owned 60% by the private investor and 40% by the Akwa Ibom State government. But…
Founder, WLCA, Amanda Archibong-Doukouré during her presentation at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria risks missing out on key economic opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if urgent steps are not taken to support women-led climate businesses, stakeholders have warned. The warning was stated by the Founder of Women Leading Climate Action…
Irom Emmanuel James has emerged as a notable figure in Nigeria’s microfinance banking, agriculture and grassroots empowerment, with a career defined by institutional reforms, capital mobilisation and sustained community interventions. From his entry into the banking sector in 2014 as an Information Technology specialist, Irom rose through the ranks to become a Managing Director, leading…
By Magnus Effiong Residents of Calabar metropolis and indeed people of Cross River State have expressed excitement over Gov Bassey Otu’s decision to once again float free transport services to cushion the high transportation cost as Christians prepare to celebrate Easter this week. PillarToday reports that the Governor embarks on this gesture every festive peeiod….
By Magnus Effiong As disagreement between the Cross River State government and cocoa farmers over the issues surrounding the government-owned cocoa estate in Etung local government area of the State continues, a Calabar-based human rights lawyer, Ntufam Mba Ukweni (SAN), has given a one-week ultimatum to the State Attorney General, Mr. Ededem Ani Esq. to…
Former Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside By Dianabasi Effiong A former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, says institutions are not defined by walls or rankings, but by the courage of their questions and the values of their graduates. Dr Peterside stated this at the…