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,…
By Our Reporter The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has approved the appointment of Prof. Anne E. Asuquo of the Department of Medical Bacteriology, Virology and Mycology and Prof. Eyo Emmanuel Essien of the Department of Marketing as Acting Provost and Acting Deputy Provost for the College of Postgraduate…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) will commence activities for its 38th convocation from April 7 to April 12, 2026. The events include a convocation lecture, to be delivered by Maj. Gen. Garba Wahab on the topic, “Redefining National Security in an Era of Endemic Insecurity: The Role of the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has commenced activities for its 38th Convocation Ceremony, with Vice Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, outlining a week-long programme and a reform-driven agenda aimed at repositioning the institution. Addressing journalists on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the university, Offiong described the convocation as a…
He made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, at his country home in Adiabo. By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has pledged zero tolerance for unethical practices in the institution, assuring that…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appointed 14 new directors and three deputy directors to strengthen efficiency and service delivery. According to Negroid Haven, the appointments were approved by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Effanga Offiong, and will take effect from 1 January 2026 to 31…
