By Sylvia Akpan Ten final-year students of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been awarded the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Student Hardship Grant for the 2025/2026 academic session. The development was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Offiong Okon, in a post on his official Facebook account. According
As schools in Cross River State prepare to resume on September 14, 2026, parents must return to the drawing board and take a fresh look at their responsibilities. The education and upbringing of a child cannot be left entirely in the hands of teachers and school management. Many parents are already eager for the resumption
By Ettah rejoice The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced that it will not admit candidates into its Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory Science, and Dentistry programs for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made in an urgent public notice issued by the University’s Public Relations Unit, advising all affected candidates to immediately visit
Technology has transformed the way students learn across the world, and Cross River State is no exception. Today, smartphones, laptops and the internet have become important learning tools, making it easier for students to carry out research, attend virtual classes, access e-books and complete assignments. Educational materials that once required hours in the library can
By Paschal Okwor The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended 19 students over alleged examination misconduct. The school Management conveyed this in a letter made available on Tuesday 7th July, 2026 and signed by the Director of Administration, Dr. Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr. Chukwuka Icha. The institution’s spokesman, Mr. Effiong Eyo
By John Irikwu The Management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) says its attention has been drawn to a fake circular circulating on social media, purportedly issued by the Office of the Registrar, stating that the ongoing industrial action by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNICROSS Chapter has been suspended. UNICROSS through
By Sylvia Akpan The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has undertaken steps to renovate students hostels and common rooms across its campuses as part of efforts to improve student welfare and provide a more conducive living environment. The intervention, championed by the Vice Chancellor, Francisca Bassey, has seen great improvements in
By Kelvin Ololo The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong, has empowered 1,032 undergraduate and postgraduate students with ₦110,000 each, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to education as a tool for social mobility and regional development. The education support scheme was delivered through the 4th edition of the Asuquo Ekpenyong Foundation (AEF)