The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational Associated Institutions (NASU-UCB) and the Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE), University of Calabar (UNICAL) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing employee capacity. Speaking at the UNICAL International Conference Centre during a two-day intensive training workshop on “Sharpening Staff Work Capital Upgrade in the University System”, Chairperson of…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has announced the promotion of four Academic Staff to the Professorial Cadre. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Linkages and Collaboration, Prof. Peter Okafor, who presided over the Special Senate Session of the University of Calabar on behalf of the Vice Chancellor disclosed that one…
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Peter O. Okafor, has stated that the availability of constant and sustainable power is the lifeline of research in academia. Prof. Peter Okafor stated this while fielding in questions during an interview with Officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in his office. Speaking on…
By Inyali Peter The recent appointment of 50 aides by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) first female President, Blessing Alims, has sparked widespread criticism. However, while I don’t condone the unnecessary appointments, I believe we’re focusing on the wrong issue. The real problem lies not with the President, but with the culture of entitlement and…
The first female president of the student union government (SUG) at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Blessing Alims, has explained why she appointed 50 persons as aides. Recall that Alims, a student of political science, was elected as SUG president on 14th June 2024. Speaking through her media aide, Madueke Chinenye, Alims said appointing 50…
