UNICAL @50: Deputy Speaker Kalu Advocates for Overhaul of Outdated University Curriculum

By Asuquo Cletus Calabar, Nigeria – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for an overhaul to outdated curriculums in Nigerian Universities. Kalu lamented that with the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence), most Nigerian courses are becoming obsolete and cannot be linked to problem-solving in line with modern…

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UNICAL to Rename Registry Building in Honour of Late Elder (Dr) Onofiok Andrew Ufot

Calabar, Nigeria – The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the renaming of its former Registry Building in honour of the Late Elder (Dr) Onofiok Andrew Ufot, mni, the institution’s pioneer Registrar. This decision acknowledges his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the university and his distinguished legacy in education…

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NDDC to Donate 70 Waste Bins to UNICAL, UNICROSS

Calabar, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to donate 70 sets of waste bins to the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) in an ongoing effort to complement the state’s drive towards effective waste management. According to Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Commissioner Representing the Cross…

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50 Years: UNICAL Champions Innovation and Community Service – VC

By Kelvin Obambon After 50 years of existence, the University of Calabar (UNICAL), one of the premier tertiary institutions in Nigeria, has consistently demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, infrastructural revolution and community service. This was the view of the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, at a colloquium held Wednesday as part of…

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UNICAL Releases Postgraduate Admission List

CALABAR – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has released the admission list for postgraduate programmes. The admission list which was released this week by the UNICAL College of Postgraduate Studies is for the 2023/2024 academic session. Note, this is for prospective students who applied for a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s and PhD and sat for…

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