In a bid to boost food security, agricultural innovation and rural economic transformation, the Cross River State Executive Council, presided over by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Tuesday, July 28, approved the construction of a state-of-the-art Administrative and Laboratory Complex, complete with staff accommodation, for the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI)…
By Frank Ulom The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced that it will not admit candidates into its Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Medical Laboratory Science programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session following a directive from the relevant professional regulatory bodies. The decision was contained in a memo issued by the Office of the Registrar,…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Prof. Christopher N. Ekong, on Friday, handed over 10 brand-new official vehicles to principal officers and other top management staff to improve administrative efficiency and mobility. The presentation took place at the Central Administrative Block, Main Campus, Nwaniba Road, on Friday, July 24, 2026. Beneficiaries include the…
By Kingsley Agim The Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Calabar, last weekend celebrated its 20th anniversary and the passing-out parade of the Class of 2026, with the Commandant, Navy Captain Muhammad Nura Dahalatu, charging the graduating students to uphold discipline, integrity and patriotism as they advance to higher institutions and other pursuits. Speaking with journalists…
The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has dismissed eight members of staff and sanctioned another, including a professor and two academic doctors, following findings of various acts of misconduct, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to discipline and accountability. According to The Lumine News, the decisions were approved at the University’s 174th Governing Council meeting on July 3,…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦1.3 billion for the payment of bursaries to eligible students across the state. The Governor also approved an increase in the bursary award from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 per beneficiary, a move aimed at providing greater financial support to students pursuing higher education. The…
