By Ovat Abeng The 2025 edition of the Day of the African Child was marked in grand style at Irene Menakaya Schools, Onitsha, with the unveiling of the Rt. Hon. Prof. Philip Phinn African Cultural Day Initiative, a platform designed to spotlight the education and welfare of the Igbo child through global engagement and…
By Frank Ulom The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has paid a courtesy call on the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. Speaking during the visit, Prof. Obi recalled the roles played by the former president in uplifting the standard of education…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) mourns Professor Bassey Okon Asuquo, the 8th Vice-Chancellor of the University who was called into glory on the 17th of March, 2021. Funeral obsequies Friday, 28th May 2021 Valedictory Service at the University Senate Chamber by 10am. Followed by Commendation service at the University International Conference Centre by 12noon. Saturday,…
In line with its commitment to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by aligning its operations to support the reduction of poverty in Nigeria through quality Education as well as Gender Equality, reduced inequalities and through alliances and partnerships, Lafarge Africa Plc has launched a “Back to School” campaign to support school enrolment…
Cross River State governor, Sir Ben Ayade, yesterday hinted that the combination of ambience and learning at the Teachers Continuous Training Institute located in Biase Local Government Area is to create an atmosphere that is academic but yet very inspiring and welcoming. Ayade who spoke while inspecting ongoing furnishing work at the institute commended the…
Ass. Prof. Sunny Ewah has emerged as winner of the just concluded deanship elections in the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Cross River (UNICROSS). The election was conducted on Monday, May 17, 2021, by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) Prof. (Mrs) Joy Etiowo and the Registrar, Mr. Victor Ene on behalf of the management…
The Faculty of Communication Technology, University of Cross River (UNICROSS) has elected Prof. (Mrs) Mercy Ugot as the new Dean. The election which took place on Monday, April 17, 2021, was conducted by the university’s management team led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. (Mrs) Mary Eyo. Prof. (Mrs) Ugot got a total of 31…
The Millennial Class of 2001/2002 medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Calabar, has donated renovated facilities to the institution as part of their kind initiative in giving back to the university. The set renovated and furnished a lecture hall for medical students fitted with a smart learning interactive board, renovated and upgraded…
Prof. Atamgba Asuk has been elected as the Dean of Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Cross River (UNICROSS). Prof. Asuk was elected during the Deanship election for the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, which held on May 17, 2021, at the Okuku campus in Yala Local Government Ares of Cross River State. THE…
By Uchino Amatey As part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and in line with the global trend, the staff of the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CR-SUBEB) Calabar have received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine against the deadly Covid-19 virus. The vaccination exercise held recently at SUBEB, Calabar, after…