Cross River, others to witness rains, thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several states, including Cross River, from Monday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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Climate change hits women farmers hard in Cross River
Women farmers in Cross River State, particularly in the communities of Apiapum and Agwagune in Obubra and Biase Local Government Areas, are facing increased hardship due to the escalating effects of climate change, mainly flooding.
Antarctica gains ice for the first time in decades
ANTARCTICA – Antarctica has reversed it trend, gaining ice for the first time in decades, according to a new study published by Science China Earth Sciences. Researchers say from 2021-2023, the Antarctic Ice Sheet saw a record-breaking mass gain. Tongji University researchers say satellite gravimetry data shows that from 2011 to 2020, the Antarctic Ice…
Customs Foils Attempt to Smuggle Endangered Species into Nigeria at Calabar Border
CALABAR – Officers and Men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, have intercepted a large consignment of illegal wildlife products at Calabar’s Mfum/Ekok Joint Border Station. Speaking at a press briefing in Calabar on Monday, 24 March 2025, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Chukwudi Ogbonna, disclosed…
Clocks going forward by 1 hour as much of Europe moves to summer time
Clocks across the majority of European countries sprang forward by one hour on Sunday morning as the continent moves to daylight saving time. Clocks in most European nations including Germany were advanced by one hour at 0100 GMT to 0200 GMT, heralding longer evenings and brighter days. This means that for the coming months parts of…
EU approves German €5 billion scheme to cut industry CO2 emissions
The European Commission on Monday approved a €5 billion ($5.4 billion) German government initiative to assist businesses in decarbonizing their production processes. “The scheme approved today will support ambitious projects that will significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of industrial production processes in Germany,” said Teresa Ribera, the commission’s vice president for a clear, just and…