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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Adim People

April 19, 2022

Adim is a cultural community that refers to a set of people that occupy a certain quarter in Biase Local Government area in Cross River State, Nigeria. The Adim people speak Adim and Efik language.  The Adim community is administered by clan heads and are assisted by chiefs. Historical Background of the Adim People From … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Adim People

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Helpful Little Articles: Top 10 Affordable Salons In Calabar

April 19, 2022

If you are in Calabar, you might want to check out our list of salons. Rest assured, it will be worth your while. 1. Styleplus Salon and Spa “We pamper you from head to toe” is what the salon’s official website says. They seem to make good on that promise if the array of services … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: Top 10 Affordable Salons In Calabar

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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Yakurr People

April 19, 2022

A People that were formally known as Umor, Ekoli, Ilomi, Nkoibolokom and Yakurr be Ibe, The Yakurr (also Yakö and Yakạạ) live in five compact towns in Cross River State, Nigeria. They are found in the present-day Yakurr Local Government Area and constitute the largest ethnic group in the state. They share their northern and … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Yakurr People

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Tourism Travel

Amazing Cross River Christmas Tour Deals

April 19, 2022

Some people lose the beauty of Christmas sitting at home, eating rice with salad and chicken. We recommend a travel trip. No, not to see your grandmother in the village or your relatives in another town. We mean to visit an unfamiliar city to experience tourism during the Yuletide. Since June, we have been sharing … Continue reading Amazing Cross River Christmas Tour Deals

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Food

Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods of the Efik-Ibibio

April 19, 2022

In the land of the Efik-Ibibio, from a time beyond human memory, a sacred gift resides. That gift is the gift of cooking. It is the pride of the people, the envy of other ethnic groups most of whom have adopted delicacies that originated from the kitchen of this special people. Traditional events of the … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods of the Efik-Ibibio

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Tourism Travel

Crazy About the South-South: 3 Things to do in Cross River State

April 19, 2022

When you talk about tourism in Nigeria, Cross River State is usually among the top three recommended states to visit. The people’s paradise is synonymous with tourism because of its vast natural resources and historical relevance. If you ever get to visit Cross River, here are three things you should do: Spend time with Nature … Continue reading Crazy About the South-South: 3 Things to do in Cross River State

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News

Cross-River State discovers new hot, cold water site

April 19, 2022

Another tourist center has been discovered in Cross-river State. This will hopefully cause people from all walks of life to go there in amass. Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, the Obol Opol of Ugepa and paramount ruler of Yakurr, annouced that a hunter in Cross-River has discovered a hot-cold-water stream in Ugep as the newest tourist … Continue reading Cross-River State discovers new hot, cold water site

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Calabar Festival and What to Expect

April 19, 2022

Over the years, I have watched the Calabar festival on television without understanding it perfectly. I had to look closely and study and now I believe I know enough to prepare your hearts for the 2016 event. The month of December is usually a fun one in Cross River State because of the numerous tourist … Continue reading Calabar Festival and What to Expect

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TECH

Calabar Could Become Nigeria’s First Smart City

April 19, 2022

The Cross River State Government has clinched a deal with Chinese technology company Huawei to transform Calabar, the state capital, into a smart city. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by the parties provides the basis for a project that would avail the city’s residents of a cloud-based data service which could set Cross River State … Continue reading Calabar Could Become Nigeria’s First Smart City

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BUSINESS News

Samsung Electronics Set to Launch First Solar-Powered Digital Village in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Samsung Electronics West Africa is set to launch its first solar-powered digital village in Nigeria. The digital village will be located in Oban, Cross River State. The project will provide access to innovative healthcare and educational needs for the community; improve health outcomes; strengthen education delivery and increase the economic potential of Oban. The Managing … Continue reading Samsung Electronics Set to Launch First Solar-Powered Digital Village in Nigeria

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#ThrowbackThursday: 5 Facts You Should Know About the Efik People

April 19, 2022

Have you ever visited Cross River State in Nigeria? If not, you should do so soon because the state is filled with diverse ethnic groups, beautiful places and amazing people. Today, we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to understand one of the ethnic groups in this beautiful state, the Efiks. The Efiks are one of … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: 5 Facts You Should Know About the Efik People

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BUSINESS

Sino-Arab Energy in partnership to build $7.5 billion refinery in Cross River

April 19, 2022

Agreements have been concluded between China-based Sino-Arab Energy and Nigeria’s Osabo Refining and Petrochemical Industry Limited, to build a refinery in Akpabuyo, in Cross River State. The refinery will cost $7.5 billion and will have production capacity for 107,000 barrel of crude oil per day. The refinery is expected to grow government’s objective to refine … Continue reading Sino-Arab Energy in partnership to build $7.5 billion refinery in Cross River

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TECH

Cross River Goes Digital; Introduces MYSMARTCITYCARD.

April 19, 2022

Cross River State Government is committed to improving the quality of life for its citizens, that is why it is introducing the MYSMARTCITYCARD. MYSMARTCITYCARD is a biometric based bank grade identity card that carries your personal information in a secure manner giving you unique identification as a Cross Riverian. It is also an EMV certified … Continue reading Cross River Goes Digital; Introduces MYSMARTCITYCARD.

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