By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 First Choice Admission Screening Exercise for prospective candidates seeking admission into the institution. According to the official notice released by the university registry and made available to CrossRiverWatch newsroom, the screening exercise is open to both UTME and
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS’s) international partnerships and expand opportunities for academic and research collaboration, the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Francisca Bassey, undertook a strategic engagement visit to Cyprus International University (CIU) in April 2026. During the visit, Prof. Bassey was
By Sylvia Akpan The Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) has directed principals of public secondary schools across Cross River State to converge in Calabar for an endorsement rally in support of Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The directive was contained in SSEB Circular No. 08 of 2026, dated
By Kelvin Ololo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the university management, governing council, and government to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was announced rising from a Congress held
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of the Governor’s renewed commitment to education, human capital development and the future of the state, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, announced the resumption of bursary payments to Cross River students in tertiary institutions, alongside the introduction of
By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State, has held a solemn assembly and prayer session at its Calabar campus in honour of three students and a staff member who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victims were involved
Prof. Timothy Ashibel Anake, a trailblazing academic, mathematician, and visionary leader, hails from Ketting-Bendi in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. His journey began in the modest classrooms of Ketting Primary School and Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo. His passion for mathematics led him to the University of Uyo for
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to commit to academic excellence and institutional growth, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has promoted nine members of its academic staff to higher professorial ranks. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, during an emergency Senate meeting held on Thursday, April 23,