By Elijah Akoji, WikkiTimes Three years ago, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) released the sum of N97 million to three companies for the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms in the federal constituency represented by Yakubu Dogara in Bauchi State. The money was part of a N1 billion consistency project of the former Speaker of
By Patrick Obia The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has reopened for academic activities after the Calabar campus of the varsity was temporarily shutdown two weeks ago. The institution went haywire after a student, Ford Moses Nkasi was stabbed to death by robbers in the school premises, which led to peaceful protest then, untamed thereafter.
By Patrick Obia University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has been temporarily shutdown by the State Government over insecurity. This was contained in a statement from the Governor’s office, signed by the Permanent Secretary in charge of security, Sir Alfred Mboto stating the closure is to checkmate alleged plan destruction by hoodlums; to restore normalcy
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In line with its commitment to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by aligning its operations to support the reduction of poverty in Nigeria through quality education as well as gender equality, reduced inequalities and through alliances and partnerships, Lafarge Africa Plc has launched “Back to School” campaign. The campaign is to
By Archibong Jeremiah Mr. Donald Duke, former Cross River State Governor has visited the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Banku Obi. The visit which took place in her office yesterday (Monday) seeks to create partnership and sustainable collaboration with both parties. The central point of the meeting is to enhance activities
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has revealed that the ongoing Continuous Teachers Training Institute underway will be “world best”. The Governor yesterday said the institute located in Biase Local Government Area is to create the ‘nature and nurture’ impact that will be very inspiring and welcoming. Ayade who spoke
By Simon Echewofun Sunday, Daily Trust Newspapers The federal government recently announced that it was deploying solar-powered grids to 200 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and the 104 Unity Schools nationwide. This development is coming when the power supply from the national grid is not enough for the over eight million registered electricity customers of the
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has directed heads of public schools to publish on notice boards, “approved charges” to be paid by parents and guardians. The move, CrossRiverWatch learnt, is a response to an investigation into the systematic extortion of parents and guardians by this Newspaper with support from the Socio-economic Rights