By Godwin Otang New tertiary institutions in Nigeria often take off from existing infrastructure, usually donated by the federal, or state government or the local government. However, in the case of the Federal Polytechnic Ugep in Cross River State, there was no already-made temporary site provided for takeoff. The newly appointed rector of the polytechnic
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The management of Thomas McGettrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja has revealed plans to upgrade the institution into a full-fledged University. The Institute located in Moniaya, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, is set to be changed to Thomas McGattrick University, Ogoja this year, 2024. This was revealed recently to CrossRiverWatch
By Bolanle Olabintan, The Cable A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Cyril Ndifon, the suspended dean of the faculty of law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). Ndifon, a professor, was suspended in August for allegedly sexually harassing some female students at the university. Following protests by the students of
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Ministry of Education has reminded all public and proprietors of private schools that the earlier January 8, 2024 resumption date stands. In a statement dated 2nd January 2024 with Reference number: MOE/SEC/544/Nol.1/20, and signed by Mrs. Amos Okama Ubi, Director of Schools for the Commissioner for Education –
By Able Winnard Lecturers in the State-owned tertiary institution, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) are lamenting four months of unpaid salaries, saying the “season of sweetness” has turned bitter for them. Governor Bassey Otu in his ‘People’s First’ mantra themed his administration as “Season of Sweetness” including the theme of the 2023 Carnival Calabar.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The University of Cross River State (Unicross) Alumni Association has donated fifty bags of rice (10kg) to ex-students working in the University. Speaking during the presentation at the main campus of the University in Calabar, the National President of the Association, Dr. Inyali Peter said the National Executive Council approved the donation
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has elected a new national executive council for a period of four years. At the 5th national convention of the association held at the U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Dr. Inyali Peter was declared President unopposed by the electoral committee Chairman, Comrade Victor Agor
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The board of trustees of Teacher Essien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund has offered scholarships to fifty (50) benefiting students in the State. The Foundation disclosed this in a letter signed by its Chairman, Ekpenyong Essien Ita. The Trust Fund was set up in 2014 by the late Barrister Temitope Ekpenyong Ita