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
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a significant stride towards reigniting academic fervor and fostering intellectual pursuits among its youth, the Cross River State Government, through the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Students Advocacy, has launched the inaugural edition of the Cross River State Students Academic-thon Challenge (CRISSAC). The groundbreaking quiz competition is
By Kelvin Ololo The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Federal College of Education (FCE) Obudu, Justin Odama Egba is dead. The Management of the FCE announced his demise on their official social media platform, stating he was called yonder on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The school describe him as a dedicated and passionate communicator who
By Favour Adinya Teachers of Cross River State’s Teachers Continuous Training Institutes (TCTI), have cried out months of unpaid new minimum wage. The teachers expressed their grievance in a congress held by the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), TCTI branch, where the meeting addressed issues affecting staff welfare and ended with resolutions. During the congress, members
By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar (UNICAL), has expelled student – Chukwuemeka Victory with Reg No 2024402053132F from the Department of public health, over alleged phone stealing. The university Management said the expulsion became necessary following serious violation of the institution regulations. In a memo with UC/REG/DISC/45A and signed by the Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.)
By Kelvin Ololo Stepping into the premises of Immaculate Conception Primary School, Ikot Ansa in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State, one might quickly adjudge the school classroom structure to be uncompleted buildings a carpenter just started roofing. Its open roofs, cracked walls, hanging two-by-two planks ready to yank off and scanty