By Lawrence Mpama The formal and informal businesses subsector in Cross River State are to receive the needed boost as the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan-Enoh, launches a N500 million Micro, Small and Medium…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has made a case for a forensic audit of expenditure incurred on the nation’s refineries from 2000 to 2023.It also dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that successive…
By Kingsley Agim In a bid to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance, the Cross River State Government has presented its approved 2025 budget to civil society organizations, media representatives, and other non-state actors. The event, facilitated by the Department…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has solicited stronger partnership and cooperation with the Nigeria Customs Service to drive economic growth and bolster security in the state.Governor Otu made the call, Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to make the naira-for-crude policy permanent, describing it as a sustainable solution to the cost of living crisis in the country. The group made this…
By Lawrence Mpama Ayip Eku Oil Palm Estate in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State, had been a veritable source of employment to the youths of the area, and revenue generation to the host communities and the state…
** describes Gov. Otu as “action- driven, accountable leader” The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged substantial investment support for Cross River State’s health and agriculture sectors. Speaking during a state banquet organized in…
By Dianabasi Effiong Popular Think Tank, The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said that President Tinubu took a big political gamble by initiating economic reforms that usually take long to manifest in positive benefits. The group made this…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the remarkable progress in Nigeria’s oil sector, particularly in the significant increase in rig count from 19 to 40, with projections reaching 50. In a…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described Nigeria’s 2024 Gross Domestic Product GDP figure as a fair reflection of the success of the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement signed by…