By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A Professor of Physical and Materials Chemistry in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Peter Chukwuma Okafor, has revealed that his research efforts are focused on understanding the mechanism, inhibition and modelling of corrosion processes and environmental pollution as it relates to corrosion….
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years imprisonment for sexually harassing his female students. According to Vanguard Newspapers, the court, in a judgment that was delivered by Justice James…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Solemn Assembly marks the beginning of the 2025/2026 Academic Session and welcomes the New students into the institution. It was also the last Solemn Assembly under Prof. Obi’s administration. Dignitaries at the event include the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, Deputy Vice Chancellors of Academics and Administration, Profs…
…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…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Calabar (UNICAL) are currently sitting on cold seats over the lack of accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN). The students, some of whom are in 600-level courses, accused the management of frustrating…
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…
By Edem Ekpo, Weekenders CALABAR (WEEKENDERS, CONVERSEER) – The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the establishment of a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, a milestone aimed at advancing academic training and research in media-related fields. The faculty, which received Senate approval on Thursday, will begin operations with seven pioneer…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chief Hilary Bisong, Ph.D, has celebrated his mother, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Banku Obi, on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and passion…
By Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – An erudite scholar of Theatre and Media Scenography at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Esekong Andrew-Essien has urged the Federal Government to harness the power of visual and performing arts to advance development communication, boost economic growth, and promote social transformation. Speaking while delivering UNICAL’s 143rd Inaugural Lecture…
