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  Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , has called for a bold global debt-for-education swap initiative to enable developing countries invest more in education without undermining their debt obligations.  According to a statement issued by his media office in New York, Ambassador Ibrahim made the proposal at the UNESCO Conference on System Transformation and Resilience for Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) in Paris, France, where global leaders gathered to explore sustainable financing for quality education. Speaking at the conference, the United Nations envoy, said the growing debt burden on developing nations was steadily eroding investments in education, as governments were increasingly compelled to channel scarce resources to debt servicing rather than building schools, recruiting teachers, expanding access to learning and improving educational infrastructure. He noted that many developing countries now spend more on serv...

  Education has always been the ultimate foundation of national growth. Every society that has ever unlocked lasting economic progress, social harmony, or technological breakthroughs has done so by investing heavily in its people. When leaders prioritise the classroom, they aren’t just giving individuals a step up, but they are actively building the infrastructure for a stronger, more resilient country. In Nigeria’s legislative landscape, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams is among the few who have championed this cause consistently. Through scholarships, school empowerment programmes, and extensive learning material distribution, Senator Williams has turned the ideals of educational development into practical, life-changing realities for his constituents. One of the most impactful chapters of Senator Williams’ educational strategy is his targeted relief for professional students. In 2024, He recognised the steep financial hurdles of legal training. He stepped in to provide crucial finan...

  By Rasheed Olanrewaju Some leaders are remembered for the offices they occupied. Others are remembered for the people, institutions and possibilities they created long after leaving office. As Senator Liyel Imoke turns 65 on July 10, the occasion is more than a celebration of age. It is an opportunity to reflect on a journey defined by service, reform, institution building and an enduring commitment to raising the next generation of leaders. For more than three decades, Imoke has remained a consistent figure in Nigeria’s public life-combining quiet influence, strategic thinking and a belief that true leadership is measured not only by achievements recorded today, but by the foundations created for tomorrow. Born on July 10, 1961, at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Imoke was shaped by a family legacy rooted in public service. His father, the late Dr. Samuel Imoke, was one of Nigeria’s distinguished nationalists and public administrators who served in key ministerial posi...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), under the visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey, has recorded another significant milestone in its drive towards internationalization, academic excellence, and global collaboration with the participation of a high-level delegation of staff at the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Psychology, University of Cape Verde.  It is being organized in collaboration with the International Association of Technology and Arts Teachers (IATATA). The conference which commenced on 6 July and will conclude on 9 July 2026, is themed "Sustainability, Green Innovation and Education."  It brings together scholars, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners from across the globe to deliberate on critical issues relating to sustainability, climate change, environmental education, policy development, governance, conservation, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. The c...

  The Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to addressing flooding in Calabar through improved drainage infrastructure and strengthened environmental sanitation measures. The assurance came during an on-the-spot assessment of flood-affected communities following recent heavy rainfall. Accompanied by the Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mr. Nsa Gill, and the Special Adviser on Community Relations, the commissioner inspected Ibesikpo Street, Mayne Avenue by Atakpa Street, Atakpa Street, Atu by Webber Street, Hart Street and Jebs Street. Speaking with residents during the inspection, Hon. Edet identified the indiscriminate disposal of refuse into gutters and drainage channels as a major cause of the recurring floods across the city. He explained that blocked drains hinder the free flow of stormwater, resulting in widespread flooding during heavy rainfall. He urged residents to support gover...

  His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Prof. Nneoyi Onen Egbe, Bishop of the Anglican Archdiocese of Calabar , paid a memorable pastoral visit to Holy Trinity College, Calabar , where he officially dedicated the school's newly established sickbay.  The visit marked one of his major appearances at the church-owned institution in recent years and was warmly received by the management, staff, and students. The Bishop, who was warmly  received by  the principal of the school, Lady Beatrice  Ifeyinwa, commended the school for its commitment to the academic and moral development of young people. He encouraged the students to remain focused on their studies, stressing that reading is the key to acquiring knowledge and making meaningful contributions to society. He urged them to take their education seriously, reminding them that hard work and discipline are essential to achieving success in life. Addressing the teachers, the Bishop expressed appreciation for their dedication and sa...

A delegation of Law School students from Cross River State on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District , Senator Eteng Jonah Williams , in appreciation of his sustained commitment to supporting legal education through his Law School Grant Scheme . The students expressed profound gratitude to the Senator for his investment in the academic advancement of aspiring lawyers, noting that his intervention has, for the past three years, provided financial assistance to Law School students from Cross River Central while also extending support to students across Cross River State. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the students described Senator Williams as a leader who has consistently demonstrated his passion for human capital development and educational empowerment. They commended him for easing the financial burden associated with legal education, describing the grant as a lifeline that has enabled many beneficiaries to successfu...