Education
Breaking News Education

How Technology Is Affecting Students’ Reading Habits In Universities BY CHRISTIANA UKA 

Technology has transformed the way students learn across the world, and Cross River State is no exception. Today, smartphones, laptops and the internet have become important learning tools, making it easier for students to carry out research, attend virtual classes, access e-books and complete assignments. Educational materials that once required hours in the library can

Read More
Breaking News Education

UNICROSS ASUU Suspends Strike

By Sylvia Akpan The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) branch, has suspended the industrial action it embarked on May 19, 2026, bringing to an end about 8 weeks of academic disruption. The decision to suspend the strike was reached on Tuesday 21 July, 2026, during an emergency Congress

Read More
Breaking News Education

Why UNICROSS Students Should Invest In Meaningful Skills During ASUU Strike BY PASCHAL OKWOR

For about eight weeks, lecture halls at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have remained silent following now a norm indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). As academic activities remain suspended and uncertainty surrounds the university calendar, students are faced with an important choice: remain idle or use this period

Read More
Breaking News Education National News

Why Nigeria Should Unite For A Greater Future By LOUIZA OBI

Every family, school, and community thrives when people set aside their differences to pursue a common purpose. The same principle applies to a nation. Nigeria’s greatest strength lies not in our diversity – tribes, or religion alone but in our ability to unite despite them. Nigeria is blessed with immense human and natural resources. We

Read More
Breaking News Education

UNICAL Sacks 8 Staff, Sanction 1 Over Misconduct

By Patrick Obia The Governing Council of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has dismissed eight members of staff and sanctioned another following various cases of alleged misconduct. The decisions were contained in a memo issued by the Office of the Registrar on July 17, 2026, detailing disciplinary actions approved at the university’s 174th Governing Council

Read More
Breaking News Education

Governor Otu Meets UNICROSS Management, ASUU Leadership In Push To End Strike

By Sylvia Akpan As part of ongoing efforts to resolve the industrial dispute at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, held a closed-door meeting with the University’s management and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)

Read More
Breaking News Education

UNICROSS: Governor Otu Pledges Greater Support, Sets To Meet Striking Lecturers

By Sylvia Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the continued growth and development of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), promising improved infrastructure and sustained engagement with stakeholders to address the institution’s current challenges. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, July 14, 2026,

Read More
Breaking News Civic Space Education

A Woman’s Education Shouldn’t End Only In The Kitchen BY MARYANN ABUNIMYE

My heart broke the day I saw yet another young girl being married off at a tender age. I could not hold back my tears as I wondered how many dreams had been cut short before they even had a chance to blossom. Too often, society measures a woman’s worth by her ability to marry

Read More
Share this now