By SaharaReporters A review by SaharaReporters of the Cross River State budget performance document for the first half of 2025 shows that N8 billion was allocated for the construction of a new Assembly complex. This figure exceeds the budgetary provisions for several critical sectors. For example, water facilities are projected to cost N5.7 billion, while
By Ogar Monday The Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Calabar (UNICAL) has encouraged individuals to pursue education, describing it as the key to unlocking opportunities. The charge came during an event organized by the Department to mark the 2026 International Literacy Day. Speaking at the event, the Head of Department, Prof. Love
By Godwin Ajom Books warning against abortion, religious and tribal bigotry and other social vices have been launched in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The five new literatures; “Verses of Mbube Prince”, “My Poems and I”, “Poetic Calling of Free Verses”, “Tales of Love”, and “Spiritual Musing” are authored by Dr. Michael Nku Abuo,
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