The Government of Cross River State has announced its ambitious goal to elevate the state to the top tier of educationally developed states in Nigeria and shed its current status as an educationally disadvantaged state. Mr Esu Esu, the Executive Chairman of the Cross River Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), disclosed this on Tuesday during…
With A-Level results on Thursday this week (August 15), tips on how to get through the Clearing process have been shared by a student at the University of Chester. Ahmet Andic who is heading into his third year at the University secured his place using the Clearing system. He said: “Two years ago, I was…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has announced the promotion of four Academic Staff to the Professorial Cadre. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Linkages and Collaboration, Prof. Peter Okafor, who presided over the Special Senate Session of the University of Calabar on behalf of the Vice Chancellor disclosed that one…
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Peter O. Okafor, has stated that the availability of constant and sustainable power is the lifeline of research in academia. Prof. Peter Okafor stated this while fielding in questions during an interview with Officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in his office. Speaking on…
The first female president of the student union government (SUG) at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Blessing Alims, has explained why she appointed 50 persons as aides. Recall that Alims, a student of political science, was elected as SUG president on 14th June 2024. Speaking through her media aide, Madueke Chinenye, Alims said appointing 50…
Cross River State Government has begun the implementation of promotions for all secondary school staff. This was contained in a letter titled “PROMOTION IMPLEMENTATION” and directed to all principals of secondary schools in the state. The letter, which was signed by Raphael Bankong Ojie, Board Recorder for Director of Administration/Ag. Chairman, Secondary Education Board on…
By Cynthia Maduekwe and Ofonmbuk Jackson James Agbajie, who was a former president of UNICAL Theatre Arts Students’ Association, actively involved in unionism in the institution, mobilised, organised and coordinated a band of protesters to the mainland (Ikeja axis) Like the #EndSARS Brutality protest that transpired in 2020, Nigerians had waited with bated breath to…
A team of four Law Students with A Staff from the University of Calabar (UNICAL), led by Greatness Eyonsa, 400-Level Student, accompanied by other notable personalities such as; Ignatius Ogabor(400 Level), Glenn Bassey (400 Level), Hannangel Samuel(100 Level) and Dr Paul Ebiala (Law Lecturer) arrived in Port Harcourt on Sunday, 4th August 2024. They are…
The forms for admission into the College Of Postgraduate Studies, University of Calabar Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Ph.D degrees programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session are now on sale. The authorities of the College Of Postgraduate Studies, University of Calabar (UNICAL) invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into their graduate programmes that lead…
The Executive President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) H.E. Comr. Blessing Alims Iripia, has appointed 50 into her office. The appointment letter, which contains some key positions, was signed by the SUG President herself on Thursday, 1st August 2024. Some of the key positions include Chief of Staff,…
