Beirut, Lebanon – German Development Minister Svenja Schulze made a brief but impactful visit to Lebanon on Monday, aiming to extend support to the millions of refugees and displaced persons affected by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon, already grappling with longstanding crises, has seen further strain as violence escalates across the border,…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, successfully held a landmark event addressing the challenges that multiple taxation and illegal levies impose on small businesses in the Niger Delta. Hosted on October 24, the convening drew together representatives…
Calabar, Nigeria – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has officially inaugurated 18 local government chairmen and vice chairmen, all of whom were elected during the November 2 local government elections in the state. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday at the Governor’s temporary office at Dan Archibong Lodge in Calabar, marking a…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a statement rejecting the results of the local government elections held on Saturday, November 2, 2024. In a strongly worded press release, the PDP condemned the election process, alleging widespread irregularities and accusing the ruling All Progressives…
Bakassi, Cross River State – As part of ongoing efforts to revitalise tourism in Cross River State, the third edition of the Bakassi International Fish Festival is set to take place from December 4th to 6th, 2024, on the scenic waterfront of Bakassi Local Government Area. Organised by a dynamic group of young people led…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a move to strengthen educational infrastructure in Cross River State, Governor Sen. Bassey Otu visited the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday for a strategic engagement aimed at advancing the state’s higher education sector. Governor Otu appealed to TETFund to provide special support for the newly established…
