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UNICAL VC Resumes Duty, Inspects Ongoing Projects

By Mercy Ibor The University of Calabar Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Banku Obi, has resumed duty after a long vacation abroad. The resumption quells speculations of her sack as insinuated in different quarters. Upon resumption, the 11 substantive vice chancellor presided over the school Senate sitting before embarking on an inspection tour of ongoing projects,

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Prof. Florence Obi On Leave, Not Sacked – UNICAL Debunks

By Favour Adinya And Victory Anty The Office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has dispelled the recent rumors regarding the purported sacking of Prof. Florence Banku Obi. The Head of Media, Office of the Vice Chancellor, John Ogar in an E-signed rebuttal states that the speculations are baseless, unfounded and orchestrated

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UNICAL Law Students, Workers Protest Insecurity

The new Faculty of law building is the nearest structure to the river which served as an entry and exit point for kidnappers who whisked away several members of staff living in the quarters

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PHOTOS: Cross River Police Command, UNICAL Brainstorms On Secured Learning Environment

By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah, and the Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) are brainstorming on more proactive strategic measures for a secure and safe learning environment for students of the institution.  In a visit and close door session comprising the CP – Gyogon Grimah; the

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UNICAL: 32 Bags First Class, As Varsity fix March 22 For 36th Convocation

By Able Winnard The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced that 32 graduates have bagged First Class honors, fixed Friday March 22, 2024 as the 36th convocation ceremony. The Vice Chancellor of the institution Professor Florence Obi in a pre-convocation press briefing on Monday said the introduction of quality assurance measures helped increase the number

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Nigerian Universities Charged On Teaching, Research To Restore Core Values

By Godwin Otang Nigerian Universities have been charged to be proactive in integrating core values in teaching, learning, research, and operational management. The charge was given at the 121 inaugural lecture of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) by Professor Lucy Ambekeh Udida while delivering the topic: “restoring university core values in the Nigerian education system”. 

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UNICAL Matriculate 8,965, To Award Scholarship To Serious Students

By Godwin Otang, Sylvia Akpan And Mary Bassey The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi in her determination to ensure and institute the culture of academic excellence in the University, has stated that the University Senate has approved a sessional award of scholarship to the best students in academics in

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UNICAL Honors Ayade’s Chief Of Staff, First Female VC And Ex College Provost

By Jonathan Ugbal The Faculty of Education of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Tuesday awarded three deserving people for their contributions to the education sector. Martins Orim, the Chief of Staff to Governor Ben Ayade was awarded in recognition of his “immense contribution to scholarship and the education industry.” Also, Professor Florence Obi, the

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