Calabar, Nigeria – The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the renaming of its former Registry Building in honour of the Late Elder (Dr) Onofiok Andrew Ufot, mni, the institution’s pioneer Registrar. This decision acknowledges his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the university and his distinguished legacy in education…
By Joseph Abasi-Abasi Calabar, Nigeria – The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has recognised 50 alumni from the Hope Waddell Training Institution, who are celebrating the institution’s 130th anniversary, as senior citizens of Nigeria. The ceremony for the investiture of these 50 distinguished individuals, focused on intergenerational learning and youth mentoring, occurred on Saturday at…
Yenagoa, Nigeria – Hensard University, the first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The approved programmes are: 1. MBBS. Medicine and Surgery 2 B.NSc. Nursing Science 3 B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering 4. B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering…
By Onigah Joseph Calabar, Nigeria – Following the recent stampede that occurred on Tuesday, 25th February 2025, involving students who were scheduled to write the examination in the Department of Chemistry, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi has confirmed that contrary to the information in circulation by some news…
Bamako, Mali – Dr Yibala Akpama Edimek, a distinguished medical professional from Cross River State, has made history by emerging as the overall best candidate in the prestigious West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Fellowship Examination—a feat she achieved on her first attempt. In addition to this remarkable accomplishment, she was also awarded Best Female…
By Emem Julius Calabar, Nigeria – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has inaugurated five shuttle buses for easier commuting of students and staff on campus and within the university community. The mini-buses purchased by the Student Union Government (SUG) of the institution are one of the projects executed…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on Nigerian parents to break the kitchen stereotypes among their female children. This was disclosed by Dr Adebisi Osim, President of APWEN, on Monday in Calabar during a one-day engagement with pupils of Duke Town and Edgerly Primary Schools. The engagement,…
Applications Open for 2025 Oden Ewa Foundation Scholarship Programme By Frank Ulom Applications are opened for the 2025 Oden Ewa Foundation scholarship programme for eligible students. Converseer reports that the scholarship, which is a pet project of Hon. Oden Ewa, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations and CEO and Chairman of the Cross River…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has awarded scholarship grant to 68 students of the institution who have so far scored 4.0 and above in their CGPA. The colourful event took place on Friday at the Senate Chambers of the institution. Speaking while presenting the award to the beneficiaries, the…
By Kelvin Obambon After 50 years of existence, the University of Calabar (UNICAL), one of the premier tertiary institutions in Nigeria, has consistently demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, infrastructural revolution and community service. This was the view of the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, at a colloquium held Wednesday as part of…
