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   The Cross River State Government has issued a call to action while urging residents to join the fight against illegal mining activities that are threatening the state's environment, economy and public safety in mining communities in Cross River State. In a statement released on Friday  by Comrade Joseph Ekemoti Agbor, Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals expressed deep concern over the rise of unregulated mining operations across the state. Comrade Joseph Ekemoti Agbor, Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals  According to the governor's aide, these illegal activities are causing severe environmental degradation, polluting rivers, destroying farmlands and jeopardizing the livelihoods of extractive communities across the state. “Illegal mining is not just a crime against the state it’s a direct assault on our people, our economy, and our future. We must come together to protect our land from this exploitation.” Comrade Agbor described how a t...

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) operations play a crucial role in various fields, including environmental monitoring, pharmaceuticals, and food safety. Demonstrating AAS  This analytical technique is used to determine the concentration of specific elements in a sample, making it an essential tool for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals. The accuracy and reliability of AAS results are critical in making informed decisions, and therefore, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the technique and its applications. It is in recognition of the importance of AAS that the University of Calabar staged a comprehensive workshop on AAS operations, focusing on calibration, analyses, and heavy metal interpretations. The training brought together participants from various industries, government agencies, and academic institutions, highlighting the university's commitment to promoting collaboration and innovation. The workshop covered essential topics such as indu...

 Cross River State House of Assembly member, Honourable Dr Martins Achadu has congratulated the Chief of Staff (COS) to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon Emmanuel Ironbar on the occasion of his birthday as he eulogised him for providing a smooth drive in the actualisation of the People First agenda of His Excellency. Hon Emmanuel Ironbar With Dr Martins Achadu, Yala 11 State Assembly Representative  Dr Achadu, Yala 11 State Assembly Representative said this in a congratulatory message issued on Friday in Calabar. "Hon Ironbar has consistently exhibited outstanding capacity, efficiency and professionalism in the execution of his responsibilities as Chief of Staff in about two years of this administration". He described the Chief of Staff  as a trusted ally and a pillar of grassroots support to His Excellency given that he is known for  hard work, loyalty and sincerity to the people. He also praised honourable Ironbar's integrity and commitment as he addressed h...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has called on stakeholders in the academic and industrial sectors to embrace technology with urgency saying technology is dynamic and everyone must rise to meet it.     Prof. Obi made this call during the opening session of a one-week Physical and Virtual Training workshop on "Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) Operation, Result and Analysis", organized by the Unical Research and Central Laboratory in collaboration with the Directorate of Equipment Maintenance and Development Centre held at the PDTF Chemistry Laboratory, University of Calabar. Prof Joseph Ebigwai Coordinator of the Training  Represented by the Director, Equipment Maintenance and Development Center (EMDC), Prof. Rufus Okoro, the Vice Chancellor warmly welcomed both physical and virtual participants to the training.  She stated that the concept of virtual participation itself reflects the power and reach of techno...