Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan In recognition of what it described as his far-reaching contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development across Nigeria, Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has announced the conferment of Honorary Doctorate on Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu. According to a release from the Governor’s Press Unit,…
R-L: Dr Anderson Etika, Director of Exams and Results, Prof. Thomas Ojikpong, Deputy Vice Chancellor Admin, Prof. Stella Maris-Okey, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Comrade Archibong Bassey, NUJ Chairman, Cross River State Council, Barr. Uno I. Ogban, Acting Registrar, and Connell Ela. By Ita Williams, Calabar The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS)…
By Anietie Akpan It was tears of joy in various public primary and secondary schools in Calabar Municipality on Monday, January 19, as the implementation of the Rep. Bassey Akiba N100 Million Educational Support Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session commenced. The programme is sponsored by the Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Rep. Bassey…
By Effiong Effiom Education has long been acknowledged as the most enduring investment any society can make in its future. As Nelson Mandela famously reminded the world, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” It is against this timeless truth that Rep. Akiba’s Educational Support Programme finds its…
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the new agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu’s administration with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as the first major deal to end perennial strike action in Nigeria’s universities. The group stated this in a statement by its Chairman, Emeka…
By Anietie Akpan The National Universities Commission has approved the commencement of undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State, beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was contained in a letter dated December 29, 2025, and signed by the Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, on behalf of…