L-R: Cross River State Gov. Senator Bassey Edet Otu, outgone AFREXIMBANK Chairman/CEO, Benedict Okey Orama and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of the Intra-African Trade Bank By Anietie Akpan Cross River State has secured the hosting rights for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2026, positioning Calabar as the next continental hub for trade, culture, and…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme (grant) is a strategic initiative aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria by improving access to finance, business development services, and market opportunities. The grassroots programme launched on Thursday, 29th August 2025, supports entrepreneurs with funds, capacity building, and formalisation support….
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has met with his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca GalÃpolo, to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries. The engagement took place during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil and was part of a broader working mission by the Central…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has unveiled a N500 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) intervention fund targeted at entrepreneurs and artisans in Cross River State. The Minister made the announcement on Friday, during an interactive session with journalists at the…
Chairman of Akpabuyo LGA, Hon. Effiom Bassey (right) and the former PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr. Emana Duke Ambrose-Amawhe at the ceremony. By Anietie Akpan C’River Barter Market at Ikot Esuk Mba in Akpabuyo Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State has bounced back to business as all is set to make it an…
The CRIDCOM Chairman, Prince Otu Okor (2nd left), and NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (centre) and others at the courtesy visit By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) has announced a robust lineup of programmes aimed at promoting investment, cultural reconnection, and educational exchange between the state and its diaspora communities. The…
