Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Cross River , Governance
February 25, 2026

As Forest Loss And Crime Escalate, CSOs Demand Urgent Overhaul Of Cross River Forestry Law

Stakeholders argue that without urgent legislative reform, stronger enforcement architecture, and community-driven forest governance … By TheInvestigator Civil society organisations and environmental experts have intensified calls for a comprehensive review of the Cross River State Forestry Law, 2010, warning that weak sanctions, enforcement gaps, and outdated legal provisions are accelerating deforestation and forest-related crimes in […]

Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Cross River , Governance
July 24, 2025

Urgent Call To Action: Deforestation Crisis Escalates In Cross River

Dr Nnimmo Bassey, the keynote speaker, delved into the historical roots of deforestation, exposing the exploitative tactics employed during colonial times. By TheInvestigator  The ecological catastrophe unfolding in Cross River, home to West Africa’s largest remaining pristine rainforest, has reached alarming proportions. Experts and activists warn that without immediate and decisive intervention, these vital rainforests […]

Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Governance
June 7, 2024

Superhighway Was A Smokescreen To Take Wood Out Of The State – Forestry Commission

He noted that “no one can enter a community and mine without the help of the community,” reiterating the failure of the REDD+ project. By Archibong Jeremiah The Chairman of Cross River State Forestry Commission, Hon George O’Ben Etchi has revealed that “the 260-kilometer Calabar-Katsina-Ala Superhighway project of the Ben Ayade administration was a smokescreen […]

Breaking News , Climate Change & Environment , Cross River
March 21, 2024

We The People Launch CopMaRP In Cross River State

The launching was part of activities marking the 2024 International Day of Forest held at Idundu Beach, Akpabuyo local government area of the State. By Archibong Jeremiah Center for Social Studies and Development – We The People launched the Community Participatory Mangrove Restoration Project (CopMaRP).  The launching was part of activities marking the 2024 International […]