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  The Inaugural Lecturer Receiving a Memento From DVC Administration, Prof Grace E. Nta Prof Ayi Anyama, the 112th Inaugural Lecturer of the University of Calabar, has identified over dependence on fossil fuel as as one of the problems plaguing environmental pollution in Nigeria. Prof Ayi who is the Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences in the university stated this recently while delivering the  112th Inaugural lecture  at the institution's International Conference Center.  The lecture entitled, ''Metal-Organic Frameworks as Panacea for Global Energy and Environmental Pollution Problems'', underpinned recklessness in the use of fossil fuel which has brought about environmental problems the constant threat of  global warming in particular.  According to the Professor of inorganic and materials chemistry, Nigeria is at energy crossroads added that different energy sources ranging from wood, peat, coal, petrol and natural gas are all carbon-based which releases ...

     Beatrice Akpala, APC Chairmanship Aspirant,Yala LGA In spite of the obvious obstacles that confront women in the Nigerian political landscape and the peculiar position of women in Local Government administration, at the State and National politics, I am totally convinced that there is a thin line in the difference between success and failure. I have however gone far beyond the confines of this thought and become convinced that I, Beatrice Akpala, can truly make the desired difference in our body polity, particularly as our beloved Yala Local Government Area is concerned. Coming out of Ukelle Nation with its peculiar circumstances to achieve tangible success is a herculean task, particularly for the female folk, but it is not insurmountable. The Ukelle Nation in Yala 11 State Constituency has been considered over the years as a minority area with tremendous challenges.     One of such critical challenges that has placed Ukelle in a disadvantaged position is...

An Academic staff and a Post-Graduate student, both of the University of Calabar have been awarded the 2023 Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship tenable at Queen's University, Belfast to enable them to carry out part of their PhD research work. The recipients; are Mr Joseph Odolomarun Akuirene a Lecturer 11 in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Mr Finian Tobias Okoro, a postgraduate student in the Department of Biological Oceanography. In a statement, the Director, of the Directorate of External Relations and Partnership, Prof. Peter  Okafor said the award would not have been possible without the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into between the University of Calabar and Queen's University, Belfast on the 12th of August, 2021. Prof. Okafor said the MOU entered into is to pursue visits by and exchange of graduate students for study and research; interchange of staff for research, teaching and discussions; exchange of information as well as joint researc...

 African Council for Communication Education in Nigeria, (ACCE) has conveyed an investiture  on  Prof Chukwuemeka Okugo during the opening ceremony of  the 23rd Annual International Conference of the Council at Unizik, Awka. Professors Okugo, Ekeanyanwu  Prof Okugo who is the Head of Department, Mass Communication, University of Calabar was pronounced  Fellow, African Council For Communication Education, Nigeria chapter. Similarly, other academic staff of the department,  Dr ibituru Pepple and Roselyn Edim  had their investiture as Scholars, African Council For Communication Education, Nigeria chapter. The flagship body has over the years provided a solid ground for intellectual engagements with a plethora of professionals in the field of communication coming together to brainstorm on several areas that can add depth to the field of communication