Cross River on track for Sustainable Growth – Finance Commissioner

Cross River on track for Sustainable Growth – Finance Commissioner

By Anthony Uwadiegwu CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In this interview with Anthony Uwadiegwu, Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Mike Odere, speaks on his transition from the private sector to public service, the state’s economic direction under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting growth, investment, and transparency. Excerpts: Q:…

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Extinction hits Community where men and women speak different languages in Cross River

Extinction hits Community where men and women speak different languages in Cross River

THE VILLAGE IN NIGERIA WHERE MEN AND WOMEN SPEAK DIFFERENT LANGUAGES By Daniel Ochui OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – Deep in the hills of Obudu of Cross River State, Nigeria, there’s a large farming community called Ubang, but what makes it special isn’t the crops or climate. In Ubang, men and women speak completely different words for…

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From endangered to accused: The rising conflict between elephants and farmers in Cross River

From endangered to accused: The rising conflict between elephants and farmers in Cross River

By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In the heart of Nigeria’s last remaining rainforests, a growing crisis is unfolding. Once symbols of nature’s Majesty’s, elephants in the Mbe Mountains of Cross River are now seen as threats by local farmers. The reason is their devastating crop raids that are pushing already struggling communities to the…

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