By Godwin Otang The Faculty of Law of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has expressed readiness to welcome assistance from members of the faculty Alumni. The Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Rose Ohiama Ugbe, stated this when she received the Class of 2010 delegation led by their coordinator, Oliver C. Nwachukwu, where she disclosed that
By Godwin Otang New tertiary institutions in Nigeria often take off from existing infrastructure, usually donated by the federal, or state government or the local government. However, in the case of the Federal Polytechnic Ugep in Cross River State, there was no already-made temporary site provided for takeoff. The newly appointed rector of the polytechnic
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The management of Thomas McGettrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja has revealed plans to upgrade the institution into a full-fledged University. The Institute located in Moniaya, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, is set to be changed to Thomas McGattrick University, Ogoja this year, 2024. This was revealed recently to CrossRiverWatch
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has elected a new national executive council for a period of four years. At the 5th national convention of the association held at the U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Dr. Inyali Peter was declared President unopposed by the electoral committee Chairman, Comrade Victor Agor
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The board of trustees of Teacher Essien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund has offered scholarships to fifty (50) benefiting students in the State. The Foundation disclosed this in a letter signed by its Chairman, Ekpenyong Essien Ita. The Trust Fund was set up in 2014 by the late Barrister Temitope Ekpenyong Ita
By Patrick Obia In 2006, the Cross River State Government signed into law for free education for all primary and secondary school students in the state. This move followed concerns about the high number of out-of-school students in the State. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that despite the existence of this law and public show of
By Sylvia Akpan, Mary Bassey And Able Winnard Edgerley Memorial Girls Secondary School Calabar has celebrated its 125th anniversary in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The all-girls school located at Edgerley, Calabar South Local Government of the State was established 125 years ago by Missionaries to encourage girls’ education. Speaking to Mark the 125
By Sylvia Akpan The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State, (UNICROSS) Professor Augustine Angba has marked the third anniversary in office and awarded the best students, retirees, and others. The ceremony was held inside the new cafe in UNICROSS, Calabar campus, and had students, staff, and guests in attendance. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.