Senator Ekong Sampson. By Etim Etim At a time many Akwa Ibom students are having problems supporting themselves in schools, Senator Ekong Sampson recently disbursed N100 million to over 500 students in his senatorial district, the largest individual-funded scholarship program ever launched in the state. Each student received N200, 000, while some teachers, selected from…
The University of Calabar( Unical)has finalized arrangements for its 3rd annual Registry Day. According to a release by the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Chukwuka I. Icha,, made available by Public Relations Unit of the University, the two‑day event will take place on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, and Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Conference Centre,…
A cross-section of the optometry students at the event. By Ita Williams, Calabar The management of Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State, has commissioned a multi-million-naira optometry clinic designed to transform eye-care training and service delivery in the Niger Delta. The facility, supported by Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) and implemented by Charis Vision and…
The new Vice Chancellor of University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong. By Ita Williams, Calabar The University of Calabar, one of Nigeria’s premier institutions of higher learning, today marked a significant milestone with the investiture of its 12th Vice Chancellor, Professor Offiong Efanga Offiong, a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry. The ceremony, held at…
Officials and the graduands. …presents certificates, cash prizes to graduands By Ekemini James Governor Umo Eno’s vision of raising world-class entrepreneurs through the Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development Centre (Ibom-LED) recorded another milestone as 500 trainees who successfully completed a three-month Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme (EAP) graduated. The certificate presentation ceremony held on Friday, November 28,…
UNICAL VC designate, Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong. By Anietie Akpan Southern Cross River Academics, University Of Calabar (SOCRA-UCB) have charged the incoming Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University ((UNICAL), Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong to correct the alleged imbalance in areas of employment and others in UNICAL. The socio-political group with Professor James Ekpenyong Okon as…