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UNICAL Convokes 10,820, Produces 52 First Class, 463 PhDs

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) will graduate a total of 10,820 students at its 38th Convocation Ceremony, with 52 students earning First Class honours and 463 graduating with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Offiong Efanga Offiong, made this known on Thursday during a press conference

Cross River SUBEB Trains EMIS Officers on Digital Data System for 2025/2026 School Census

The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has commenced a three-day step-down training workshop for Education Management Information System (EMIS) officers across the 18 local government areas of the state. The three-day training, which began on Wednesday, is being

UNICAL Elevates Patrick Ene Okon, 22 Others to Professors, Promotes 27 to Associate Rank

The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the promotion of Okon Patrick Ene of the Department of Mass Communication and 22 other academics to the rank of Professor. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Offiong Efana Offiong, announced the promotions during an emergency Senate meeting held on Monday, March

CAN, UNICROSS Partner to Boost Accounting Education, Professional Development

A strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening accounting education and professional development is underway as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Calabar District Society, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey. The visit, which took place on

UNICROSS Holds 11th Inaugural Lecture, Oloidi Advocates Innovation in Arts

The University of Cross River State on Thursday held its 11th inaugural lecture, with a call for greater innovation, originality and institutional support for the arts in Nigeria’s academic system. The lecture, delivered at the institution’s main campus in Calabar, was presented by Professor Wale Oloidi of the

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