By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has released a comprehensive list of First Class graduates ahead of the 38th convocation. In a press briefing on April 2, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, disclosed that a total of 10,820 students would graduate during the convocation. This includes 152 diploma holders,…
By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Alpha Morgan Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to education and institutional development through its support for the commissioning of the Redeemer’s University Business School. The Business School was officially inaugurated by Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, at the commissioning ceremony attended by distinguished guests including Her Excellency, Mrs Bola Obasanjo;…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, has announced the promotion of 50 academic staff to the professorial cadre. The announcement was made during an Emergency Meeting of the Senate held on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the University’s Senate Chamber. The meeting was…
Below is the full list of federal universities in Nigeria as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), including the year they were founded, vice-chancellors and websites. Full list of state universities in Nigeria S/N STATE UNIVERSITIES VICE CHANCELLOR WEBSITE ADDRESS YEAR EST. 1 Rivers State University Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule https://www.rsu.edu.ng 1979 2 Ambrose…
UNICAL Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Efanga Offiong. By Anietie Akpan The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof Offiong Efanga Offiong, has pledged to strengthen ties with the Host Communities of the institution. A release from the Public Relations Unit of the University said, Prof Offiong gave the pledge during a recent maiden…
Today, we bring to you a full list of federal universities in Nigeria, including year founded, vice-chancellors, and websites. Converseer reports that all universities in Nigeria must be approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) before they can operate, and the commission must approve each course offered. Full list of federal universities in Nigeria S/N…
Professors from University of Oxford, Harvard University, and University of Cambridge have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Nations. The academics, in separate reactions, described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Ibrahim’s academic excellence, global exposure, and leadership credentials. Churchill College,…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) will commence activities for its 38th convocation from April 7 to April 12, 2026. The events include a convocation lecture, to be delivered by Maj. Gen. Garba Wahab on the topic, “Redefining National Security in an Era of Endemic Insecurity: The Role of the…
From L-R: Prof. Anthony Eneji, Deputy VC Research Linkages and Collaboration; Prof. Ekaette Enang, Deputy VC. Academic; Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar; Prof. Anthony Afam, Deputy VC. Administration; Mr. Joseph Odum, Bursar and Prof. Aniebiet Ntui, UNICAL Liberian at the briefing on Thursday. By Ita Williams, Calabar In his first major…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has commenced activities for its 38th Convocation Ceremony, with Vice Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, outlining a week-long programme and a reform-driven agenda aimed at repositioning the institution. Addressing journalists on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the university, Offiong described the convocation as a…
