Some of the upgraded facilities. By Akanimo Kufre The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has completed significant upgrades on sporting facilities in Benin City, Edo State in preparation for the 2nd Niger Delta Games. This is in line with its promise to improve facilities in host states. The NDDC, in collaboration with the organizers, Dunamis-Icon…
Some of benefiting women at one of the commissioned Mills in Esit Eket. By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned five new women-focused agro-processing mills in Esit Eket Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. This brings the total number of functional facilities to 65 benefiting more than 73,000 women across the…
By Tina Ezin Lafarge Africa Plc has announced plans to expand its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State, as part of efforts to strengthen local cement production, boost capacity and improve operational sustainability across its facilities. The company disclosed that the new production lines will deploy modern dry-process…
Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency. By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assemby has urged the state government, through its relevant agencies, to urgently enforce drug laws to curb the rising menace of drug abuse across the State. The House adopted this resolution following a matter of urgent…
A cross section of beneficiaries of the sanitary pads at WAPI on Thursday. By Asuquo Cletus A non-governmental initiative, PadBank Mobile Outreach, has intensified efforts to promote access to affordable sanitary pads for women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, as part of its menstrual hygiene advocacy in Cross River State. The group made…
Hon Kingsley Ntui, Member representing Etung State Constituency and Sponsor of the Bill By Itam Offor Hard times now await defaulters, as the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) is processing a law prohibiting open defection in the state. This is a decisive step by the Assembly towards eliminating environmental and public health hazards….