By Margaret John The Chairman of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Tony Enyang has called on the federal government to pay more attention to issues concerning education to avert industrial actions. Enyang stated this in an interview with CrossRiverWatch over the recent indefinite industrial action
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House of Correspondent The Cross River State government on Saturday, flagged off the construction of the West Africa Advanced Teachers Continuous Training College with the aim of improving the performance and skills of teachers. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade who performed the exercise at Biase local government area said the institution
By Agba Phiip, Margaret Adado and Modey Joseph The lingering security challenges plaguing Nigeria have been blamed on the non-inclusion of the academia and strategic thinking. A retired Army Colonel, Tony Nyiam made this assertion last week in Calabar while delivering a lecture titled: “Strategic Thinking In The Management of National Security” at the Universitiy
By Efa Sunday The interviews for candidates shortlisted by the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board for recruitment as teachers and security men across the state will hold between October 22 and November 10, 2018 a statement from the Board says. The statement signed by the Executive Chairman, Dr. Stephen Odey and obtained by
By Jonathan Ugbal The management of the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), may have been constrained to take extra measures to forestall a planned strike by lecturers who are angry that their salaries are being delayed. CrossRiverWatch reported that the teachers had concluded plans to shut down the University from yesterday (Wednesday) and proceed
By Deborah Obot Ahead of the mid September resumption dates of several schools across Cross River, the management of CrossRiverWatch has announced its plan to support pupils and students with several items including bags, sandals and uniforms. “This is in the spirit of our 6th anniversary celebration,” the managing editor, Mr. Jeremiah Archibong said in
By Ushang Ewa Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests the Cross River University of Technology may shut down by tomorrow (Wednesday) over unpaid salaries. Staff are said to be owed two months salaries with sources saying that if staff are not assuaged by the time the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) meets for her congress tomorrow,
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent 300 level students in the Law Faculty of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), on Monday risked missing examinations to appeal the support of the Cross River State Government to treat their colleague, Mr. Orim Peter, who needs NGN5 million for surgery. Mr. Orim is said to be suffering from