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UNICAL sacks 8 over examination fraud, others

The University of Calabar has dismissed eight teaching and non-teaching staff members over various offences, including examination misconduct, absenteeism and abandonment of duty, while delaying the promotion of one other staff member by two years. The decision was contained in a statement signed by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to …

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UNICAL disburses NELFUND refunds to 1,089 students

The University of Calabar has disbursed Nigerian Education Loan Fund refunds to 1,089 students across nine batches, while 2,090 additional applications are awaiting payment through its new automated portal. UNICAL’s NELFUND Desk Officer, Dr Elizabeth Effiwatt, disclosed this to journalists on Friday in Calabar, adding that the institution was committed …

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UNICAL gets approval for faculty of Communication, Media Studies

The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. Newsextra24 reports that Mass Communication, as a department was already in existence in the institution while six others – Journalism, Broadcasting, advertising, strategic communication, Development Communication and Public Relations -were added Speaking …

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Delayed NELFUND Disbursement: UNICAL To Reimburse Students

THE University of Calabar (UniCal), says beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), for 2023/2024 session, who could not access the fund, will be given concession in the new session. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, by Prof. Tony Eyang, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of …

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Prolonged ASUU strike forces UNICAL lecturer into driving cab

A senior lecturer at the University of Calabar (names withheld) who, like many of his colleagues, is affected by the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resorted to driving taxi. The strike started in February 2022 and negotiations between both the Federal Government and the …

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