Category: Education
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NUC Secretary Lauds UniCal VC Over N2.1bn Projects
By Magnus Effiong The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, has lauded the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof Florence Banku Obi, for her passion in completing projects which were abandoned and for initiating new ones. Prof Ribadu who spoke while commissioning five projects estimated at N2.1 billion…
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UNICAL@50: Inducts Akpabio, Otu, Betta Edu, Kalu, Others Into Hall of Fame
Dr. Betta Edu showing off her award. By Anietie Akpan The University of Calabar, has permanently inducted, President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Rt.Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu and Cross River state Governor, Senator Bassey Out, former Minister of Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Betta…
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Need to Restructure Nigeria’s Education System Has Come, Reps Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu (R), receiving a plaque from the CRS Acting Gov. Rt.Hon. Peter Odey. during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The Deputy Speaker of the in House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for the restructuring of Nigeria’s education system. Kalu who made the call during…
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UNICAL Should Eschew Corruption, Aspire to a World Class University, Fr. Bassey
Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey. By Anietie Akpan The Parish Priest of St. Mary Pro-Cathedral and former National Director of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Evaristus Bassey, has challenged the University of Calabar to become a world class university. Speaking during an inter-denominational service recently, to mark the golden jubilee of the university and the 37th convocation, under…
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Clergy Urges UNICAL Graduates to Become Instruments of Hope to Society.
By Ita Williams, Calabar The University of Calabar (UNICAL) in preparation for its 37th Convocation and 50th anniversary celebration held a significant interdenominational service, as guest preacher urged graduates to become instruments of hope to the society. The event, held at the Conference Hall of University on Tuesday, centered around the poignant theme: “Spec Nostra…
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UniCal Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Honours Otu, Wike
By Magnus Effiong The University of Calabar (UniCal) is celebrating its golden jubilee after 50 years of existence with a rich history of churning out a total of 168,786 graduates since inception, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has disclosed. Prof Obi said as part of activities to mark the…
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Nine Years of Dr Betta Edu Unparalleled 23,659 Scholarships for every child in her ward In Cross River state
…Describes Gesture As Service to God For nearly a decade, Dr Betta Edu has steadfastly covered the school fees for every child in her ward, Adadama in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State which amounts to 23,659 scholarship so far. She does not pay fees alone, she religiously shares exercise books, school bags…
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Municipal Chairman Flags Off School Needs Assessment, Free Book Support Programme
By Anietie Akpan In a bold step towards improving education in Calabar Municipality, the Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Apostle James Anam, has flagged off the first phase of an on the spot needs assessment for 24 Primary Schools in Calabar Municipality. This was contained in a release dated March 11 by the Chief Press…
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HOWAD Set for130th Anniversary Celebration, Launches N1B Endowment Fund
By Ita Williams Hope Waddell Training Institution, (HOWAD) one of the oldest schools established in Calabar, Cross River state in 1895 is gearing up for a week-long celebration to mark its 130th anniversary. The grand event, themed “Hope Waddell at 130: A Glorious Heritage Inspiring the Future,” will take place from March 3 to March…
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Ayade, Hope Waddell land dispute settled – Presbyterian Prelate
By Magnus Effiong The Presbyterian Church has said that the rift between its Hope Waddell branch in Calabar and the immediate past Cross River governor, Prof Ben Ayade, over part of its land which was taken by the former governor for his residential building, had been settled amicably. The Prelate of the Church, Dr Ekpenyong…
