By Jake-Mary Achigbe OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – The word Obubra is derived from Ubibira or Ubira, the name of the main Obubra village located at the bank of the Cross River. Obubra, however, was later adopted to represent an administrative unit under the British colonial empire in the late 19th century. Though the exact history of…
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 Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A new generation church, Grace Network Evangelical Outreach (Grace Consulate), has fed over 100,000 people through its Free Food Centre programme in Calabar, Cross River State. This was disclosed by the church’s senior pastor, Lawrence Agbata Esq., during Sunday service at 39 Chamley Street by Calabar Road, Calabar South….
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The security personnel attached to Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu have allegedly killed a 23-year-old man, Moses Onyekachi Mba, who went to preach to him at his residence in Calabar. The incident which happened on 1st August 2025 was alleged to have been swept under the carpet until…
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…
