Prof. Florence Banku Obi, partnering UNICAL with foreign universities for academic excellence

……UNICAL lecturer, postgraduate student, bags commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship As part of her dogged commitment and foresight towards promoting academic excellence in UNICAL, Prof. Obi is raising the capacity and intellectual base of academic and non staff of the institution. It would be recalled that on August 12, 2021, the University of Calabar entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Queen’s University, Belfast, United Kingdom. The MOU entered into was to pursue exchange of graduate students for study and research; visits by and interchange of staff for research, teaching and discussions; exchange of information, as well as joint research activities. Gladly, the partnership has began to yield positive academic results. Today, an academic staff and a postgraduate student, both of the University of Calabar, have been awarded the 2023 Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship tenable at Queen's University, Belfast, United Kingdom, to enable them carry out part of their PhD research work. The recipients are; Mr Joseph Akuirene, a Lecturer II in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Mr Finian Okoro, a postgraduate student in the Department of Biological Oceanography. The scholarship award is worth about $34,915 exclusive of flight to and from the UK, this is even as it confers on the recipients the right to be addressed as Commonwealth Scholars. Recently, UNICAL Research Teams won TETFUND grants of over N63million for academic research. Also in 2021, the Directorate of Research in UNICAL reviewed and recommended a total of 46 Institional Based Research proposals out of which 41 were approved by TETFund and first tranche of money released. This is the highest number of Institutional Based Research beneficiaries in one intervention year since the establishment of the University. No doubt, Prof. Obi was well equipped and ready for the job of promoting academic research in the University of Calabar. George Odok

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BREAKING NEWS: Youths of Ikot Ansa Nab Vandals Destroying Public Utilities, Hand Over to Authorities for Prosecution

In a combined effort to curb the rampant vandalism of public utilities in Cross River State, the youth leader of Ikot Ansa, Prince, Victor Otu Iso JR, alongside his community, successfully apprehended criminals involved in the destruction of vital public infrastructure. The vandals were caught red-handed this morning, 13th day of September 2024, as they attempted to steal Amor cables belonging to state transformers at Ekpo Iso. Acting swiftly, the youth leader invited the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and his counterpart on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, to the scene. The Special Advisers arrived promptly, accompanied by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from the Federal Division, and took custody of the criminals. The suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation and prosecution. While addressing the youths of Ikot Ansa, Engr. Dr. Egbe and Barr. Akiba commended their

Chevron Opens Employment Portal for New Applicants

Chevron, a leading multinational energy corporation, has officially launched its employment portal, inviting qualified applicants from across the country to apply for various job openings. This move is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to create job opportunities and invest in local talent. According to Converseer , the open portal provides opportunities in various fields, including engineering, project management, finance, human resources, and operations. Candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting the official Chevron employment portal, where they can submit their applications, upload relevant documents, and monitor the status of their submissions. Chevron’s initiative comes at a time when job creation is a top priority for both private and public sectors, aiming to reduce unemployment rates in the country. The company is looking for candidates who are innovative, team-oriented, and committed to achieving excellence in their respective fields. Interested applicants

Mass Communication Alumni: Class of 2006-2010, Donate Public Address System, Lecterns to Unicross Mass Communication Department

The Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Mass Communication Alumni, Class of 2006-2010, have donated a Public Address System and two lecterns to the Department of Mass Communication. This philanthropic act underscores the alumni’s dedication to enhancing educational resources and supporting the development of the institution that played a pivotal role in their formative years. The donation ceremony took place on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the office of the Head of the Department of Mass Communication. During the event, Mr. Usani Ebri Omini, President of the 2006-2010 Alumni Association, expressed the collective sentiment of his peers. "Our time in the department was transformative, and although we lost some colleagues along the way, those experiences shaped who we are today," he said. "We are a young association, but today marks the beginning of our journey to give back. We are committed to supporting the Mass Communication Department continuously." Mr. O

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