By Dianabasi Effiong The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of the Faculty of Law at Akwa Ibom State University. The decision followed a resource verification visit conducted by the regulatory body’s panel of experts to assess the University’s readiness for the programme and the availability of human and material resources. A letter…
By Anietie Akpan Poised to empower women to become stronger advocates, watchdogs, and decision-makers in environmental governance, a Civil Society Organization (CSO), the Uyo Iban Amplifier Initiative (UIAI) has trained women in Obung community in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State on women’s capacity building for inclusive environmental justice accountability. The Obung…
By Ita Williams The government of Cross River State and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have advised students across the state to resist peer pressure and abstain from drug abuse. They warned that substance use poses a serious threat to their education and future. The advice was given during an educational orientation summit,…
Member representing Bakassi State Constituency in the CRHA, Hon Eyo Bassey Edet. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has summoned Assembly Summons Education Officials and other stakeholders to appear before the Assembly over the non-implementation of teachers’ promotion and some fraudulent activities in the education sector in the state. In view…
The Head of Service of Cross River State, Orok Okon, Esq. during the flag of ceremony. The Cross River State Government has commenced a comprehensive digital literacy and capacity-building programme designed to transform its civil service into a fully paperless, technology-driven workforce by the end of next year. The initiative, known as the Civil Service…
Lady Helen Eno Obareki (right) and Lady Edna Udeme presenting an item to one of the graduates. By Anietie Akpan 200 trainees of the Female Youth Association (Purple Girls), initiative in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state have graduated. Accordingly, the graduating trainees were presentatied with empowerment materials which included sewing machines, hairdressing and wig making kits,…