By Our Reporter The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has approved the appointment of Prof. Anne E. Asuquo of the Department of Medical Bacteriology, Virology and Mycology and Prof. Eyo Emmanuel Essien of the Department of Marketing as Acting Provost and Acting Deputy Provost for the College of Postgraduate…
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…
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…
He made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, at his country home in Adiabo. By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has pledged zero tolerance for unethical practices in the institution, assuring that…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appointed 14 new directors and three deputy directors to strengthen efficiency and service delivery. According to Negroid Haven, the appointments were approved by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Effanga Offiong, and will take effect from 1 January 2026 to 31…
…commends outgoing VC Prof. Florence Obi By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The newly appointed University of Calabar (UNICAL) Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has pledged loyalty to the 14th Governing Council of the institution. The 12th Substantive VC stated this shortly after receiving his letter of appointment on Friday, declaring his determination to work…
By Frank Ulom, Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong has emerged as the 12th Substantive Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He was elected in the selection process that was concluded on Thursday, 30th October 2025. The rigorous screening process, which started at 10:00 AM, involved a total of…
