By Sylvia Akpan The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,
By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 First Choice Admission Screening Exercise for prospective candidates seeking admission into the institution. According to the official notice released by the university registry and made available to CrossRiverWatch newsroom, the screening exercise is open to both UTME and
By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State, has held a solemn assembly and prayer session at its Calabar campus in honour of three students and a staff member who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victims were involved
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to commit to academic excellence and institutional growth, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has promoted nine members of its academic staff to higher professorial ranks. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, during an emergency Senate meeting held on Thursday, April 23,
By Sylvia Akpan The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026, conducted a thorough inspection of ongoing capital projects at the Calabar Campus, reinforcing Management’s commitment to quality assurance and timely project completion. The tour began at the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Twenty-five years is long enough to build a legacy. For the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), that legacy is one of systematic starvation. In a quarter-century of existence, successive state governments have failed to construct a single significant physical structure on its campuses. Walk through UNICROSS today and you will find classrooms, laboratories, and
By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Catherine Osai as its new Registrar and Mr. Wilson Aniyom as the new varsity Bursar, following a competitive selection process conducted by the institution’s Governing Council. The appointments were formally announced by the Chairman of the Governing Council,
By Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially conferred the rank of Professor on Patrick Ukim Ineji, recognizing his outstanding contributions in Development and Political Communications. The promotion was approved during the school’s Senate meeting at UNICROSS on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, elevating Professor Ineji from his previous position as Senior