These developments have far-reaching impacts on the people and the nation at large as they will contribute to addressing the skills gap in critical sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has appointed eleven into various positions. The appointment contained in a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, Professor Susan Etim is appointed as Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa,
By Favour Adinya The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have clarified that no life was lost in the recent stampede that occurred during the school’s examination. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, on Thursday February 27th, 2025 debunked claims that there were casualties as alleged in some quarters. She noted this in
By Favour Adinya The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has said the proposed examination for her students will go ahead despite the date and time clashing with the state monthly clean-up. In an announcement, Prof. Tony Eyang, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), confirmed that all examinations scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, will proceed
By Favour Adinya The National Industrial Court sitting in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Austin Angba as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) after months of sack. In Suit No. NICN/CA/34/2024, the court held that Professor Angba’s suspension by the university’s governing
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent In a plenary held Wednesday 12th February, 2025, a motion adopted and sponsored by the Member representing Calabar Municipality State Constituency, Honorable Stanley Nsemo calls for establishment of alternative girl school in Cross River State. Presenting the motion, the Lawmaker stated it’s the Federal Government of Nigeria’s initiative
By Alaba Adeyemi, Map News Africa Everywhere in the world, public schools are either cheaper than privately owned schools or completely tuition-free. This is so because public schools are built and maintained with public funds or are grant-aided by the government. Therefore, public schools are almost the only options available to the lower class of
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Alumni of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has applauded the Executive Governor of the state, Senator Bassey Otu for appointing Barr. Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo as the Pro-Chancellor and Professor Francisca Bassey as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, respectively. In a letter of appreciation signed