UNICAL @50: Prof Obi Flags Off Anniversary Celebrations, Lists Numerous Achievements

Calabar, Cross River State – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has officially inaugurated the activities marking the institution’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event, themed “50 Years of Impactful Knowledge and Service to Humanity,” reflects the University’s journey from its inception in 1975 to its current status as one…

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Research: A Vital Tool For Socio-Economic Recovery – UNICAL VC

Calabar, Cross River State – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has emphasised the importance of research in socio-economic recovery. Prof. Florence Obi made the emphasis at the ASUU Secretariat Complex, University of Calabar (UNICAL), during the 4th Nigerian Conference on Physical Sciences, organised by the Faculty of Physical Sciences…

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IRS threatens legal action against UNICAL over alleged N3.7b worth non-tax compliance

Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has threatened legal action against UNICAL (University of Calabar) if the institution continues refusing to comply with the state tax laws. This was disclosed by Mr Ayi Okon, Director of Compliance in Cross River’s IRS during the official pasting of Non-tax Compliance Stickers at different spots in UNICAL…

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UNICAL HOD suspended for altering exam scores

Calabar, Nigeria – Dr Joseph Akpan, Head of Department (HOD) of Pharmacology, University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been suspended for altering examination scores. CONVERSEER learned that the course Dr Akpan altered the exam scores is “Introduction to General Antimicrobial Pharmacology (PHM 311).” Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University, who revealed the malfeasance on…

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UNICAL VC commended by NYSC for reporting 178 unqualified graduates

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has commended the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, for her uprightness in reporting unqualified graduates to the scheme for demobilisation. The Director-General gave the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Information…

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