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 Our Reporter The Board of the University of Calabar Printing and Publishing Press Limited has reappointed Dr. Mathias Sunday as Managing Director (MD) for a second term of four years, effective December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2028. According to a letter signed by the Chairman of the Board and Vice Chancellor of UniCal,…
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…
By Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Concerned Members of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have raised the alarm over N138 million alleged fraud that has rocked the branch. The alleged fraud, which dates back to 2019, follows the non-remittance of check-off dues amounting to one…
By Magnus Effiong The Management of the University of Calabar has approved a two-step salary increment for the Managing Director/CEO of Unical Printing and Publishing Press Ltd Dr Mathias Sunday. A commendation letter dated August 13, 2025, signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha, and made available to PillarToday by the Public Relation…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The university is a crucial part of the higher education system with the primary purposes of teaching, research and community service. It is generally considered a place of excellence with the aim of promoting high standards in education, research and intellectual pursuit. As a key player in national development, the university system…
