By Odey Ojeka The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has reinstated Master Livinson Arikpo, the Governor-General of Malabor Hostel, who was suspended for his alleged role in a peaceful protest. CONVERSEER reports that the suspension was lifted following appeals from various quarters. Arikpo was initially suspended for his supposed involvement in “acts of…
The Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase, Cross River State, is poised to strengthen basic and foundational literacy education in the State. To achieve this, the Institute has undertaken a 2-day training programme for one hundred and fifty (150) primary school teachers in select schools in the state, to develop their digital literacy skills. The…
An auto crash involving a white minibus (Suzuki Carry 3) has claimed many lives at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, Kwara State. Converseer gathered that the incident happened on Thursday afternoon, with many being injured as well. According to a reliable source, the minibus plummeted into a side pavement due to overloading, killing scores…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Cross River State Office, has commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, for her prompt remittance of taxes without pressure. The State Monitor, FIRS, Mr Joseph Ohiemi, who led a team of officials from the Service showered praises on the Vice-Chancellor during a courtesy…
A suspected armed robber, identified simply as Bob Jay, met his Waterloo on Friday night after he and his gang members raided a student’s hostel at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Okuku campus. According to Vanguard Newspaper, the robbers attacked the students in their hostel at midnight and carted away laptops, phones and…
UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR (UNICAL) CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (CES) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION 2024/2025 SESSION GENERAL INFORMATION Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the Educational Consultancy Programmes as listed below. The candidates applying for admission into Degree programmes must register through JAMB before purchasing the Institution’s e-tranzact pins. All applications are…
By Trinity Jesam The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recently accredited three additional programmes for Arthur Jarvis University, in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. This is contained in a letter addressed to the Proprietor of Arthur Jarvis University with the title “Results of the October/November 2023 Accreditation of Academic Programmes in Nigerian…
Friday, 12th July 2024 marked a special day, as Chigozie Godstime, effectively completed his secondary education with a grand graduation ceremony held at the Good Shepherd Catholic Boys Secondary School, Oyede, Isoko North, Delta State. Excited by the development, the Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has further approved a full university scholarship award…
A remarkable display of innovation and creativity, as Blessing, a final-year Engineering student at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Jos, Plateau State, has built a mini sports car as final-year project. The impressive vehicle was spotted moving around the university’s campus, leaving onlookers in awe. This achievement showcases the ingenuity and resilience of Nigerian students,…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has called on the government at all levels to prioritise the funding of university education in Nigeria. Prof. Obi made the call while speaking at the 7th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors that was jointly hosted by the Vice-Chancellors of Lagos State…
