by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government and General Electric (GE) Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a training facility at the Government Technical College, Ikot Effanga, Calabar. The training which would cost $1.2million will be used to build capacity for its manpower needs and that of the state government. According
by crossriverwatch admin When Professor Eno-Obong E.Eno-Obong took over the leadership of the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) in 2009,hopes were high when he following his promise to consolidate on the vision of his predecessor,Professor Eka Braide. Today,Professor Eno-Obong in the minds of the lecturers and students of the State owned university is more
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman, College of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU South-South, who doubles as the Chapter Chairman of COEASU Cross River State Dr. Agba Linus has reiterated his union’s commitment to their on-going nation-wide strike and the willingness of the state wing to continue with the industrial action even if the Federal Government
by crossriverwatch admin Members of Post Graduate Students’ Union, Ali Monguno Republic University of Calabar, UNICAL, recently put together an event in Calabar to mark the centenary celebration of Nigeria. The event was chaired by Kanu Agabi, SAN, former Attorney General of the Federation, who titled his speech as “Nigeria yesterday, today, and tomorrow”. Mr.
by crossriverwatch admin Calabar has been described as one of the cleanest and peaceful cities in Nigeria by Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President stated this during the 27th convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar, UNICAL held yesterday, Saturday 22nd February,
by crossriverwatch admin Professor Ben Ayade, the Senator representing the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State has approved the payment of West African Examination Council (WAEC) registration fees for 300 students in both public and private schools in his Senatorial District. Senator Ayade, who spoke through his Personal Assistant, Dr Stephen Odey said his
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government has approved the takeover of eleven new secondary schools hitherto run by communities across the State. The Chairman, Secondary Education Board, Dr. Sylvia Atsu stated this during an interactive session with the staff of the affected schools in her office. She said the takeover of the schools
by crossriverwatch admin A 300 level student of the department of Computer Science, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Nsikak Edet has floated a community online for university students nationwide to learn, share and interact with each other basically on academic issues. The website, www.Smartscholaz.com is a platform where students from different universities nationwide converge to discuss