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  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to advance research and student-focused initiatives that promote safer road use. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Francisca Bassey, made the reaffirmation on Friday, April 24, 2026, when the Cross River State Sector Commander of the Corps, Corps Commander Innocent Etuk, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to her office. Prof. Bassey highlighted the importance of proper driver training, the use of standardized driving manuals, and the strict enforcement of traffic regulations as essential measures for reducing road accidents. She also called for FRSC support in managing traffic around the university, especially at the main gate, citing concerns over congestion, roadside trading, and environmental safety. Earlier, the FRSC Sector Commander outlined key areas of engagement, including strengthening institutional collaboration,...

  Stakeholders and party supporters in Ukelle,  Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and His Excellency Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Otu for second terms in office as Hon Dr  Martins Achadu, member representing Yala II State Constituency formally declared his intention to seek re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement took place during an endorsement rally convened by Hon Dr Martins Achadu at his country home in Ijiraga South Ukelle drew political leaders, party executives and community representatives from across Ukelle. Chairman of  Ukelle Leadership Forum, Hon. Dr John Ulafor in an interface with Ukelle Traditional Rulers Council, stakeholders and All Progressives Congress executives at both chapter and at the ward level as well as party supporters  said that while zoning remains a recognised principle in Ukelle the prevailing political realities and body languag...

Former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing health reasons,  before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday. Also, the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, similarly resigned and thanked the President for the opportunity given him to serve in the Federal Executive Council. Edun, who clocked 70 on Monday and has battled recent ill health, fittingly submitted his resignation letter on his birthday, thanking the President for the opportunity to serve Nigeria. “It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda”, his letter read.  “Under your leadership, Nigeria has emerged stronger, more resilient and more internationally respected. “I wish you and the administration every success in the future”, he wrote. On Tuesday, before the Office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation announce...

  History was recorded at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) on Friday April 23, 2026, as the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, was formally inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE).  The conferment makes her the first female Fellow of the Association in Cross River State. The induction followed a courtesy visit by a delegation of NATE officials, led by representatives of the national and state leadership.  Speaking, Professor Bassey expressed deep appreciation for the honour and acknowledged the Association’s support for the university’s developmental goals. She described the conferment as a collective achievement and commended NATE’s commitment to advancing technical education and manpower development.  The Vice Chancellor reiterated the university’s focus on strengthening academic standards and expanding international collaborations to ensure graduates are globally competitive. She highlighted o...

  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.