Growing Concern Over Autism Prevalence A medical expert has sounded the alarm over what appears to be a sharp increase in autism spectrum disorder among children in Calabar, with estimates suggesting a prevalence rate of one in three. The development has heightened concerns among health professionals and caregivers about the adequacy of current diagnostic and […]
University Targets Talent Retention IN a significant move to curb brain drain and promote academic excellence, the University of Calabar has announced automatic employment for its first-class graduates. The announcement was made by Vice-Chancellor Offiong Effanga Offiong during the institution’s 38th convocation ceremony, signalling a new approach to talent retention within Nigeria’s higher education system. […]
By JULIET EKANEM THE Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has reiterated the need to integrate security consciousness into Nigeria’s education curriculum at all levels. Offiong made the call on Tuesday in Calabar during a courtesy visit by the Commander of the 305 Special Mobility Group of the Nigerian Air Force, […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI The University of Calabar (UniCal) has evicted some staff members and reclaimed several official residences after uncovering that parts of the university’s staff quarters were being illegally rented out to students and non-staff occupants. The university’s spokesperson, Eyo Effiong, told journalists in Calabar on Tuesday that the exercise followed a directive from […]