Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with the Media Team commended the gesture, describing it as timely and beneficial to departmental operations. By UNICROSS Media Team In a bid to boost staff morale and create a more conducive working environment, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof Francisca Bassey, has […]
The inspection underscores the university’s commitment to strong infrastructure standards. By UNICROSS Media Team The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, has inspected ongoing capital projects at the university’s Calabar campus, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to quality infrastructure and timely project delivery. The inspection, conducted on March 3, […]
The Brigade urged stakeholders and beneficiaries to follow this guidance accordingly. By TheInvestigator The Headquarters of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has announced an amendment to the previously scheduled screening and verification exercise for children of deceased Nigerian Army personnel under the Nigerian Army Education Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued […]
Initially, the students were supposed to get N100,000, but in a brief speech by Mr Charles Ekanem, an aide to the Senator, he revealed that … By TheInvestigator A thousand (1,000) students from Cross River South have benefitted from the 4th edition of the Sen Asuquo Ekpenyong Education Support Initiative. Each got N110,000. The programme […]
To enhance the institution’s IGR, Bassey’s administration has established a 10-hectare oil palm plantation in Okuku Campus, which is set to expand to 30 hectares this year. After a prolonged leadership crisis in the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, the Visitor to the University, Governor Bassey Otu, took decisive action on February 26, 2025, […]
From that moment on, Ibrahim’s story became one of frustration, confusion, and helplessness; one shared by countless other students trying to transition into higher institutions. By TheInformant247 After graduating with a Distinction (CGPA 3.70) from Mass Communication at Graceland Polytechnic Offa in 2022, Ibrahim (not his real name) believed, just like thousands of students every […]
According to one of the residents, the fire service in Akure couldn’t respond to the situation; they had to mobilise from the station in Owo. By Alaba Adeyemi According to the Ondo State Fire Service Law 1978, Cap 39, the Ondo State Fire Service was established for “the purposes of the extinction of fires and […]
What was supposed to nurture knowledge has been transformed into a wasteland carved out by illegal sand miners. Lukman Abdulmalik From a beacon of hope for young Nigerians who had dreams of a future in aquaculture, the School of Fisheries now lies in ruins with its classrooms buried under heaps of sand and the foundations […]
The programme combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning delivered by volunteer educators … By CANL Media Cygnus Alliances Nigeria Limited (CANL) has achieved a major milestone in Obanliku Local Government Area, Cross River State, with the signing of three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), marking the launch of a comprehensive public–private initiative aimed at transforming […]
The programme will feature cultural displays, traditional music and dance, exhibitions, and other heritage-themed activities. By TheInvestigator The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Mainland Business School, Anyanganse, in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State has announced plans to host its maiden First Epoch Cultural Event alongside the official launch of the Students’ Union […]
Through this programme, Orodata Science helped strengthen media houses, raise a new … In newsrooms across Nigeria, the struggle to practice journalism in a complex world is real. Many wonder if they got more than they bargained for. Because, the age of digital misinformation, health crises, shrinking media revenues, data overload, and widespread distrust of […]
The charges against the defendants bordered on sexual harassment, cybercrime, and obstruction of justice. By TheInvestigator The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday convicted the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof Cyril Ndifon, and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment for sexually harassing his female students. Delivering judgment, […]
Comr Ogar-Ogabor said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving students’ moral and academic development, as well as addressing social vices that threaten their educational focus. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has announced the commencement of its Educational Orientation Summit for secondary school students across the Southern Senatorial District. The programme, themed […]
He was also the Winner of the 2023 Cowbellpedia TV Quiz Show Junior Category, securing ₦5 million and an educational trip to South Africa. By TheInvestigator A 15-year-old student, Agbo Adoga, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to score a perfect 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Adoga, a student of Graceland […]
The proposed law seeks to create a steady and transparent system for giving scholarships and bursaries to students of Bakassi origin, especially the vulnerable. By Emmanuel Ita A public hearing on students’ scholarship and bursary has been held by the Bakassi House of Assembly on Wednesday, October 15, at the Council Hall. The bill was […]
It further explained that the new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide. By SaharaReporters The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to obtain a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination to qualify for admission […]
“The appointments, which take immediate effect, underscore the Governor’s commitment to repositioning the education sector in line with his People First agenda,” the statement said. By TheInvestigator Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of new members to the State Senior Secondary School Education Board as part of his […]
Although the Ministry did not disclose the full agenda, education stakeholders anticipate discussions on compliance with government regulations … By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Government has summoned all proprietors of private schools in the state to a mandatory meeting ahead of the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive was issued by the […]
Bassey explained that, though currently self-funded, the project aims to build a sustainable “pad bank” that will ensure a constant supply to girls in need. By Tina Agosi Todo The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Archibong Bassey, has unveiled the Padbank Mobile Outreach, a personal initiative aimed at […]
He formally accepted the offer of Patron and pledged his continuous support to the Association in any capacity required. By TheInvestigator The General Manager of the Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA), Honourable Oko Sunday Ebeku, has been conferred with the title of Patron by the Holy Child Secondary School (Mount […]
The Union noted that Hon Ironbar, in his role as Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu, has provided purposeful coordination and structure to the machinery of government, earning him admiration within and beyond the state. By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has congratulated the Chief of Staff […]
“I showed them that intelligence is not in big names and titles,” he added. By TheInvestigator The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Eno-Obong Bassey Okon, a former law student of the University of Uyo, UNIUYO, bringing an end to a prolonged legal battle that began over a decade ago. The court […]
The block consisting of a waiting area, consulting rooms, a procedure room and support offices is named in honour of late Professor Edet Okon Nkposong, Nigeria’s first Urologist who lived from 1930 to 2024. By TheInvestigator In a significant boost to men’s health, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has unveiled a dedicated Urology […]
Opposing frequent changes in leadership, the association argued that Prof Bassey’s remarkable achievements in a short time justify her confirmation as substantive Vice Chancellor. By Our Reporter The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has strongly endorsed Prof Francisca Bassey, the Acting Vice Chancellor, for confirmation as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the […]
The event reinforced the global call to action for improved access to menstrual hygiene products and nutritious food, particularly in underserved communities. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (CRS-RUWATSSA) on Tuesday hosted a joint celebration of the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Management Day (WMHMD) and World Nutrition Day (WND) […]
Dr Peter lauded Prof Bassey’s responsive leadership, stating that her collaboration with the Alumni Association reflects a shared vision for institutional development. By TheInvestigator History was made at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) as alumni of the institution took a bold step in shaping the university’s future by electing their first-ever representative to […]
Raising alarm over environmental health concerns, he warned of increasing levels of heavy metals in food consumed in Calabar and other parts of Nigeria. By Asuquo Cletus A clarion call for urgent and sustained action against parasitic diseases across Africa echoed through the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) as Professor Emmanuel Chukwunenye Uttah delivered […]
Outlining the eligibility criteria, Ms Mkpouto emphasized that applicants must be Nigerian, female, and recently admitted into a public university in Nigeria. By Obeten Godfrey Renowned Nigerian biotechnologist, Mkpouto Pius has launched the WomanUp Scholarship Programme, a tertiary education support fund aimed at bridging the financial gap for female undergraduates of public universities in Nigeria. […]
Erhabor emphasised that, as trained Medical Laboratory Scientists, they have a critical role to play in Nigeria’s healthcare system and beyond, depending on where they find themselves. By Ike Uchechukwu The Registrar/CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Professor Tosan Erhabor, has asserted that practitioners play a vital role in the healthcare […]
The House had deliberated on a petition by A. B. Cobham and Associates (legal practitioners, corporate and real estate consultants) solicitors to Mr Emmanuel Eyo, the petitioner. By TheInvestigator The State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah Ukam, Professor Mathew Nsing Ogar, and Professor Stephen Ochang, […]