CSOs demand urgent Cross River Forestry Law review as state loses 60% forest cover

CSOs demand urgent Cross River Forestry Law review as state loses 60% forest cover

By Victoria Omini CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – “Cross River State has lost over 60 per cent of its original forest cover. Large areas that were once dense rainforest have become degraded lands and grasslands. Thousands of logs are extracted daily, both legally and illegally, while wildlife hunting and trafficking continue to threaten biodiversity. Agricultural expansion, infrastructure…

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A’Ibom Targets Fishing Cooperatives to Unlock N31bn Fund for Women in A’Ibom

A’Ibom Targets Fishing Cooperatives to Unlock N31bn Fund for Women in A’Ibom

Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi speaking at the ceremony. By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government on Wednesday stepped up efforts to integrate women in fishing and fish processing into formal cooperatives, positioning Uruan’s vast aquatic economy as a launchpad for broader agricultural ecosystem development. Speaking at a women’s mobilisation and sensitisation programme in…

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Oil Wells Tussle: Cross River Laying No Claim on Akwa Ibom Territory, Clarifies Littoral Status Pursuit

Oil Wells Tussle: Cross River Laying No Claim on Akwa Ibom Territory, Clarifies Littoral Status Pursuit

Governor Bassey Otu (left), being presented with the hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical survey by the Naval Chief. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State is emphasizing that its efforts to regain littoral status should not be interpreted as a claim on any territory belonging to Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Nsa Gill, Special Adviser on Public Affairs…

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