The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has pledged full support for an anti-drug abuse campaign spearheaded by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Cross River State Axis. The pledge was made during a strategic meeting held on April 2, 2026, between the university’s management and representatives of NANS. Speaking at the meeting, the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, Prof. Francisca Bassey, reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to prioritizing students’ welfare and addressing substance abuse across the institution’s campuses. She described the proposed campaign as timely and critical, assuring the student leadership of the university’s readiness to support its successful implementation. Prof. Bassey emphasized that the health and well-being of students remain a top priority of her administration, highlighting ongoing improvements at the university’s Medical Centre and promised logistical assistance, including transportation sup...
Professors from University of Oxford, Harvard University, and University of Cambridge have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Nations. The academics, in separate reactions, described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Ibrahim’s academic excellence, global exposure, and leadership credentials. Churchill College, where he earned a doctorate in Business Management in 2023, noted that he completed the programme six months ahead of the approved four-year duration. Professor Christoph Loch described the appointment as a great honour and praised Tinubu’s “thoughtful and strategic choice,” expressing confidence in Ibrahim’s ability to navigate the complexities of the UN at a critical time. Professor Othman Cole of the Cambridge Judge Business School commended Ibrahim as a resilient African leader, while Professor Chapman of the Saïd Business School describe...