By Christian Njoku CALABAR (NAN, CONVERSEER) – The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has moved to ensure quality compliance for products produced by investors in the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ). This was the case when a team from SON commenced sensitisation of operators within the CFTZ on its new Special Economic Zone Conformity Assessment…
By Christian Njoku BAKASSI (NAN, CONVERSEER) – A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has disclosed that introducing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) was no solution to Nigeria’s food insecurity. This was disclosed by Ms Joyce Brown, HOMEF’s Director of Programmes, on Thursday during a one-day practical agroecology training for farmers, with the…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – In a significant cultural event, Ofem Ebri Eteng a.k.a Kunta from Ugom Ijiman Ugep has been identified as the new Ebinyang or Opalapala, the chief priest of Ugep. This follows the passing of the former Ebinyang, who hailed from Ijom Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State….
By Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has closed 36 schools deemed illegal to operate due to their inability to meet basic educational standards, and unapproval by the government. The enforcement exercise is being carried out by a Taskforce set up by the State Ministry of Education. The Taskforce, inaugurated…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled the Cross River Social Investment Programme (CRSIP) to deepen his People-Oriented administration across the state. The unveiling was made during the 12th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council, which took place on Monday, 20th October 2025, at the State Executive Council Chambers,…
