By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to reintroduce the scholarship and bursary scheme for indigenous students. The House in a motion moved during plenary on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Honorable Mercy Mbang Akpama, Member representing Yakurr II State Constituency, decried the prolonged absence of
Only natives of Bekwarra, Obanliku, Obudu, Ogoja, and Yala Local Government Areas across the 11 tertiary institutions are encouraged to apply.
Her emergence reflects the administration's abiding faith in meritocracy and the empowerment of capable Cross Riverians to drive institutional growth and excellence
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Ministry of Education has issued a directive banning the illegal collection of fees by secondary school and technical college principals for the issuance of WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB certificates. This was contained in an announcement made available by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Sen. Stephen Odey, stating that
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The sudden increase, according to students, has placed a heavy financial burden on them, especially as no student leadership currently exists in the faculty to challenge the development. Students of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Cross River State have expressed outrage over a sharp increase in their faculty dues, which
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Reaffirming its unwavering dedication to education and youth empowerment, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, OPay, has announced the inclusion of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the eighth beneficiary of its landmark ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship scheme. The MOU signing ceremony, held at the University of Calabar, was attended by representatives
Upon arrival, some Union leaders were invited inside to wait for the Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, while other members continued protesting at the gate with security officials instructing them not to obstruct traffic flow into the office.
By Favour Adinya The University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE) has celebrated its first matriculation ceremony, welcoming four thousand (4,000) new students across five faculties. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Patrick N. Asuquo, addressing the new matriculants at the ceremony held in the school campus, Akamkpa Local Government Area, on Wednesday June 11, 2025, urged them