From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Ikang Gov.Ben Ayade of Cross River has reassured that his ministration desired that the peaceful and calm nature of the state be maintained for business to thrive instead of criminality.Ayade stated this at the Ikang water front in Bakassi Local Government Area Thursday shortly after inspecting... Read more
Alcatel-Lucent achieves distance record for undersea data transmission over more than 10,000 km using unique 300G technology in Africa
Africa July 16, 2015
Lab trial leverages SOFTNODE platform and unique real-time processing 300G 8QAM technology to demonstrate cost-effective high capacity increase on subsea cable systems PARIS, France, 14th July 2015,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Telecom and cable Television operators in Africa are set to improve on quality and increase their clientele reach, thanks... Read more
A total of 27 partnerships have been agreed by Nigerian and British companies under the auspices of the annual Nigeria-UK engagement programme sponsored by the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). The partnerships cover a wide range of oil and gas activities including engineering, maintenance, fabrication and... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The National and State Legislative Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Calabar, Cross River, is insisting that the use of Forensic Analysis to ascertain the veracity of votes cast is relevant as it will assist in disposing electoral disputes before it. The three-member Tribunal led... Read more
From: Arodiegwu Eziukwu. Mrs Martha Nestor Binabo wife of the Former Acting Governor of Bayelsa abducted on June 30, on Sunday regained her freedom after her relations parted with N8.2 million. . A family source who wished to be anonymous said on Sunday that the woman was handed... Read more
Female Entrepreneur Kidnapped In Bayelsa
News July 7, 2015
From: Arodiegwu Eziukwu, Yenogoa. Barely one week after the kidnap of two expatriates in Ogbia area of Bayelsa, the Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of a female company executive in Yenagoa, sending distress signals to the business and investment community. The kidnappers of the 2... Read more
From: Arodiegwu Eziukwu, Yenogoa. An Economist Mr Friday Udoh has advised President Muhamed Buhari to adopt new economic models to revamp the ailing economy. Udoh, South-South Zonal Cordinator, Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) gave the advice in an interview in Yenagoa on Tuesday. The economist... Read more
I Inherited Great Potentials, Not Empty Treasury in Cross River, Says Gov. Ayade
Politics July 7, 2015
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River says his administration inherited what he termed great potentials rather than an empty treasury from out-gone governor Liyel Imoke’s administration. He made the clarification in Calabar at a maiden meeting with the media at Government House, Calabar on the... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar. Cross River State Governo,r Prof Ben Ayade, has called on leaders in West Africa sub-region to look outside the box and embrace the abundance tourism potentials which he described as a gold mine to improve on their economies and well being of their citizenry. Ayade... Read more
Healthcare delivery in six Niger Delta states looks set for the upswing with the training of 300 midwives that will support government’s effort in getting more skilled health workers to rural communities. The 18-month midwifery certification training which commenced in 2014 aims to produce skilled and motivated change... Read more
