By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Cross River State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra, with a charge to the members to drive innovation, research, and ethical governance in advancing agricultural education and food security in the State. Speaking during…
By Nsan Neji ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike following renewed commitments by the Federal Government and the National Assembly to address the union’s long-standing demands. ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the suspension on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, stating that the…
By Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has closed 36 schools deemed illegal to operate due to their inability to meet basic educational standards, and unapproval by the government. The enforcement exercise is being carried out by a Taskforce set up by the State Ministry of Education. The Taskforce, inaugurated…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed into law two pivotal bills passed by the State House of Assembly, namely, the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Cross River State Office of the Surveyor-General Bill, 2025, marking another milestone in his…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – A new era has emerged as the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has elected Professor Boniface Odey as its new president. Converseer learned that Prof. Odey, former Cross River State NAPTAN Chairman, was elected by majority votes during the election held at the Senior Secondary Schools Commission…
By Nsan Neji ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Assembly has waded into the ongoing industrial dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government, as tension mounts over the union’s two-week warning strike that has paralysed academic activities across the country. During Tuesday’s plenary, the House of Representatives urged both parties…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – “Where are we going to put our things and keep our wards this rainy season and pressing economy?” That’s the crying of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) senior staff after they were evicted from the institution’s Boys’ Quarters (BQs). The staff alleged abuse of power by management, while the…
…flags off ₦20 million Yakurr students’ education scheme By Sylvia Okoi CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has disbursed the sum of ₦10 million to over 60 successful candidates under his 2025 Abi Students Scholarship Programme. Presenting the scholarship funds of ₦150,000 each to the beneficiaries on SATURDAY,…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that the “no work, no pay” policy will be applied if the Union proceeds with its planned two-week warning strike across public universities, set to begin on 13 October 2025. This was contained in a joint statement…
By Emem Julius CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Virtuous College Calabar, Cross River State has applauded the decision of the Federal Government for reinstating History in the school curriculum, adding that this decisive move would promote patriotism and national unity among students, providing them with a deeper understanding of the country’s history and struggles. This follows the…
