By Jonathan Ugbal The member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the National Assembly, Honorable Peter Akpanke on Tuesday continued his projects commissioning tour while handing over a six classroom block complete with a library and offices to the Community Secondary School at Ukpada, in Utugwang South Ward of Obudu Local Government Area. The projects were
By Kelvin Ololo The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong, has empowered 1,032 undergraduate and postgraduate students with ₦110,000 each, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to education as a tool for social mobility and regional development. The education support scheme was delivered through the 4th edition of the Asuquo Ekpenyong Foundation (AEF)
Twenty-five years is long enough to build a legacy. For the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), that legacy is one of systematic starvation. In a quarter-century of existence, successive state governments have failed to construct a single significant physical structure on its campuses. Walk through UNICROSS today and you will find classrooms, laboratories, and
By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Catherine Osai as its new Registrar and Mr. Wilson Aniyom as the new varsity Bursar, following a competitive selection process conducted by the institution’s Governing Council. The appointments were formally announced by the Chairman of the Governing Council,
By Kelvin Ololo Students across the Cross River South Senatorial District are set to receive major financial relief following the launch of the 2026 edition of Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong’s Education Support Initiative (ESI), a ₦100 million intervention designed to ease the cost of tertiary education. Under the program, 1,000 qualified students are believed to benefit
BY Godwin Ajom The University of Calabar (UNICAL ) has threatened to sanction any Head of Department (HOD), who intentionally delay students’ results, or violates the laws guiding the institution. The warning was conveyed in a release signed by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, urging lecturers and head of departments
Functional and sustainable agribusiness units that will combine classroom instructions with hands-on learning will be established in the schools in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Board and other stakeholders, thereby positioning the council as a model for rural transformation, especially in the areas of youth empowerment through the provision of a new generation of
By Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially conferred the rank of Professor on Patrick Ukim Ineji, recognizing his outstanding contributions in Development and Political Communications. The promotion was approved during the school’s Senate meeting at UNICROSS on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, elevating Professor Ineji from his previous position as Senior