The three students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) kidnapped a few weeks ago, have been released. They were released on Friday morning, 12th April 2024. CONVERSEER reports that the three students, one male and two females, were kidnapped in their hostel, Freedom Hostel, UNICAL Staff Quarters, on 29th March 2024. The three students are…
The University of Ibadan (UI) has increased school fees to the tune of N412,000 per academic session. This was revealed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Keye Abiona while briefing journalists on Thursday morning in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. According to Prof. Abiona, the fee increment only applies to new students, and not to…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has relieved Prof Victor Ecoma of his appointment as the Head of Department (HOD) Fine and Applied Arts. This is in line with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi’s commitment to ensure students who graduate from the University are sent forth on time. CONVERSEER gathered that Prof Ecoma’s sack was approved…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has refuted alleged claims by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in some national dailies on the status of engineering courses in the institution. The refutation was contained in a statement issued by the Registrar of UNICAL, Mr Gabriel Egbe on behalf of the university’s management…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has banned the extension of classes (extra mural classes) in all schools in Anambra State and directed all schools to dismiss by 2:30 pm. Soludo in what looks like a swift response to the observation of the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor said the State Government has adopted the…
