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  The Directorate of Alumni Relations, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), is set to host a historic gathering of graduates from the successive generations of institutions that have occupied the university’s Calabar Campus, Ekpo Abasi. Tagged “ Different Institutions Eras Meet and Greet ,” the event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the New Mass Communication Block of the Calabar Campus. The interactive gathering will bring together alumni of the defunct College of Technology Calabar , which later became The Polytechnic Calabar (POLYCAL); graduates of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH); and alumni of the present University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The initiative is part of the efforts of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey , to strengthen the relationship between the university and its alumni.  In furtherance of this commitment, the Vice Chancellor established the Directorate of Alumni Relations in May 2025 and app...

  The Leader of Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage , Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD , has promised a bigger and more distinctive Tinkoriko celebration in 2027, with the event expected to further showcase the culture and identity of the people of Calabar . Duke gave the assurance in a recent statement, saying the 2027 celebration would offer participants and visitors an experience that reflects the history, creativity and communal spirit of Calabar and Cross River State . He said Tinkoriko had grown beyond a mere cultural gathering, describing it as an avenue for people of different ages and communities to come together, interact and celebrate their shared heritage. According to him, the celebration also provides an important opportunity to preserve indigenous traditions and ensure that younger generations remain connected to the values and history of their people. “Tinkoriko is about who we are as a people. It is about our history, our culture, our unity and our shared values. This c...

  Student leaders from universities and tertiary institutions across Cross River State have honoured the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , with an award recognising her visionary leadership, motherly care, selfless service and commitment to the growth, unity and empowerment of students and Comrades across the State. The honour was presented to the Vice Chancellor on Thursday, 27 August 2026, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of student leaders to her office at the Calabar Campus of the University. Presenting the award on behalf of the student leaders, the leader of the delegation and Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Committee (NANS JCC), Cross River State, Comrade Victor Antigha Asuquo , described Prof. Bassey as both a leader and a mother to the student community in Cross River State. Comrade Asuquo said the recognition was a sincere appreciation of the Vice Chancellor's leaders...

  The Civil Defence, Correction, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) hereby notifies candidates who took part in the recently concluded physical and medical screening exercise for recruitment into the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), that the Board has concluded the assessment and shortlisting process. Consequently, all successful candidates who applied under the Graduate Category are required to visit the official CDCFIB recruitment portal at " https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng " from Monday, 31 August to Wednesday, 2nd September 2026. While candidates who applied with NCE/OND/SSCE should also visit the same official CDCFIB recruitment portal at "https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng" from Monday, 7th to Wednesday, 9th September 2026 to check for shortlisted successful candidates for the Oral Interview . Furthermore, kindly note that the ...

  Professor of Genetics and Biotechnology and Director of Academic Planning at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Hannah Edim Etta , has delivered the University's 12th Inaugural Lecture , drawing a compelling connection between the molecular structure of DNA and the social bonds that sustain a cohesive and resilient society. The lecture, delivered on Thursday, August 27, 2026, was titled “Links, Linkages and the Missing Link: From DNA Backbones to Social Cohesion .” It explored the significance of connections and interdependence in both biological systems and human society. Drawing from the structure of the DNA backbone, Prof. Etta explained how the links between biological components create stability and continuity, noting that similar linkages among individuals, institutions, values and social structures are essential to the stability and resilience of society. She examined key concepts in genetics and biotechnology , including heredity , mutation , adaptatio...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , has intensified efforts to secure urgent relief and rehabilitation support for staff members whose residences and properties were devastated by recent flooding at the University’s Calabar Campus . In an urgent appeal to the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Uyo, dated August 12, 2026, Prof. Bassey disclosed that 24 staff families had been displaced by the flooding and were left without temporary shelter and essential household items. The Vice Chancellor described the situation as a grave humanitarian crisis, noting that household belongings of the affected staff members were washed away, leaving families in dire need of immediate assistance. She appealed to the SSDC for emergency relief materials, including mattresses, bedding, electrical appliances, televisions, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, gas cookers and cylinders, as well as financial assistan...

   The Department of Journalism and Media Studies in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies , University of Calabar has opened opportunities for qualified UTME and other candidates seeking admission into its four years degree programme in the institution. The department of journalism and Media Studies is a fledgling academic discipline in the university and it is designed to train future media professionals to meet the demands of the industry and related fields in the 21st-century.  According to the department's arrowheads who reeled out this opportunity on Monday in a notice to the general public said the department aims to equip students with cutting-edged media expertise and the requisite technological skills for effective modern journalism and meaningful contributions to societal development. In a notice to the public issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, interested candidates are expected to apply for Journalism and Media Studies through the Joint Admi...