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…
By Odey Ojeka Calabar (Converseer) – The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has announced its best graduating students at the 38th Convocation Ceremony for 2026, celebrating outstanding academic excellence across faculties. Offiong Bassey Edet from the Department of Business Education emerged as one of the top graduates with an impressive CGPA of 4.77. Also recognised was…
By Odey Ojeka Calabar (Converseer) – A tragic road accident occurred Thursday night involving a Toyota Siena bus travelling from Bekwarra to Calabar, resulting in the loss of lives and injuries to several passengers. Among those who lost their lives were Ajor Gloria and Engineer Godwin Benjamin, who was reportedly travelling to celebrate his convocation…
By Odey Ojeka Calabar (Converseer) – Urhobo girl Victory Oghenekparabo Akpoiroro from Delta State has emerged as the best graduating student from the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL). She achieved a CGPA of 4.58, securing a First Class degree before the 38th Convocation Ceremony of the institution. The remarkable feat places Akpoiroro among…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has released a comprehensive list of First Class graduates ahead of the 38th convocation. In a press briefing on April 2, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, disclosed that a total of 10,820 students would graduate during the convocation. This includes 152 diploma holders,…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, has announced the promotion of 50 academic staff to the professorial cadre. The announcement was made during an Emergency Meeting of the Senate held on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the University’s Senate Chamber. The meeting was…
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 Joe Udo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Tension gripped the campus of University of Calabar after a trailer reportedly suffered brake failure near the institution’s E-Library area, causing a brief scare among students and staff. According to Nsikan Umoh, who shared the video of the incident on Facebook on Wednesday, the incident occurred when the driver,…
