By Frank Ulom The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has made it to the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings. The ever-innovative university now under the leadership of Prof. Offiong Offiong, was among the 24 universities in Nigeria that made it to that list. It…
By Frank Ulom The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Prof. Zana Akpagu, has formally resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing uncertainties arising from unresolved court cases and legal challenges surrounding the party. In a resignation letter dated April 26, 2026, and addressed to Pastor Emmanuel Ugar Ugwakong, ADC…
By Kelvin Obambon In seeking to enhance the professional readiness of future media practitioners, the newly unbundled Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has sought a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council. The Acting Head of Department, Dr Kwita Dan-Obo, led a…
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) has introduced a centralised admission system to eliminate racketeering, ensure transparency, and enforce strict compliance with approved carrying capacity. This was disclosed by Prof. Offiong Offiong, Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL during the 38th Convocation Ceremony of the institution on Friday in Calabar. Offiong said admissions…
