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  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, has announced the promotion of ten academic staff members across various faculties, following appraisal exercises that were conducted by External Assessors. This marks a significant development in the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and staff advancement. The announcement was made on Thursday, April 23, 2026, during an emergency meeting of the University’s Senate held at the Calabar campus. The Vice Chancellor announced that five lecturers have been elevated from the rank of Reader to Professor. They are: Professor Joseph Ukpata and Professor Nkpa Ogarekpe, both of the Department of Civil Engineering; Professor Adebisi Adesola of the Department of Accounting; Professor Sunday Ebaye of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies; and Professor Ferdinand Kamgba of the Department of Physics. In addition, five lecturers were promoted from the rank of Senior Lecturer to ...

  Staff and students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) are celebrating a major institutional milestone following the release of accreditation results by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, announced the results on Thursday, April 23, 2026, during an emergency Senate meeting held at the Calabar campus.  She announced that all academic programmes presented for accreditation in November and December 2025 received full accreditation, with the exception of one programme, which was granted Interim Accreditation. Programmes that secured full accreditation include Human Kinetics and Health Education, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Banking and Finance, Entrepreneurship Studies, Marketing, Forestry and Wildlife, Broadcasting, Journalism and Media Studies, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Animal and Environmental Biology, Industrial Chemistry, and Plant Scien...

  The Senate of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially announced the elevation of Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, to the rank of Associate Professor of Civil Engineering. The announcement, made during today’s Senate meeting of the institution, marks a significant milestone in the academic and professional journey of the respected engineer and scholar. Dr. Egbe’s elevation is in recognition of his contributions to the field of Civil Engineering, his academic output, and his commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community service. The news has been received with widespread joy and celebration among colleagues, friends, and well-wishers. Congratulations have continued to pour in for the new Associate Professor, who is widely regarded for his dedication and impact within the academic community. Massive congratulations to our dear brother, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, on this well-deserved achievement.

CROSS RIVER –AKWA IBOM OIL WELLS DISPUTE AND THE RECOGNITION OF WESTERN BAKASSI ISLANDS:  MAKING A CASE FOR LEGISLATIVE COLLABORATION AND RESOLUTION. The lingering dispute between Cross River State and its sister state, Akwa Ibom, over maritime boundaries and oil wells remains one of Nigeria’s most delicate subnational tensions.  More than two decades after the 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment ceded the southern Bakassi Peninsula—including Atabong, Archibong Town, Akwabana, and the Akwayafe Estuary to Cameroon, critical questions surrounding the western Bakassi axis and associated oil assets remain unresolved. While the ICJ judgment ceded portions of Bakassi, it unequivocally retained the western Bakassi islands—Dayspring 1 and 2, Qua Island, Western Abana, and crucially, the Cross River Estuary within Nigeria’s sovereign territory.  This distinction is not merely cartographic; it is strategic, economic, and geopolitical. The delineation of boundaries us...

  Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to resolving long-standing grievances driving insecurity across the country. Speaking in New York while presenting his letter of credence to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, Ibrahim conveyed Tinubu’s message, underscoring Nigeria’s resolve to confront both domestic and global security challenges. He emphasised Africa’s strategic importance in global governance, renewing calls for a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council.  The envoy said such a move would strengthen collective security and reflect current global realities. Ibrahim noted that Nigeria would continue to mobilise support to tackle insecurity in the Sahel and West African sub-region.  He added that the country remains committed to advancing peace-building efforts across the continent. On the economy, Ibrahim highlighted key reforms by the Tinubu a...

  Today, I am deeply humbled to have been named Legislator of the Year by Independent Newspaper, on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee. As this honour was being conferred, I was away in Türkiye at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), representing Nigeria alongside colleagues under the leadership of the President of the Senate. Though I could not be physically present, I was ably represented by my wife Netanela. This award has led me to a deep introspection, recalling the words written by Sir Isaac Newton in 1675, wherein he stated that he was able to see further because he stood on the shoulders of giants. Whatever recognition I receive is not mine alone. It rests on the vision and belief of leaders who have created space for a new generation to serve and to lead. I thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his vision and belief in young Nigerians.  I am equally grateful to the leadership of the Senate — the President of the Senate, His Excell...

The Cross River State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has held its maiden strategic meeting in Calabar, ahead of the forthcoming Renewed Hope National Youth Tour scheduled to take place in Benin City, Edo State, on April 23 and 24. The meeting focused on mobilizing strong participation from Cross River State for the South-South rally, with members emphasizing the need for robust representation at the regional event. Speaking at the meeting, the State Coordinator of the movement, Mr. Ralph Adoga noted that the gathering was convened to ensure effective coordination and mass mobilization of supporters from the state. He described the City Boy Movement as a coalition of young Nigerians who believe in and support the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the Renewed Hope Agenda. Ralph Adoga also commended the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, for his developmental strides, noting that they align with the broader policy direction of the current administratio...