Examination Malpractice: UNICAL Suspends 19 Students

For an alleged examination malpractice, the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended 19 students for one academic session.

The University authority announced on Tuesday that the disciplinary action followed the approval of recommendations submitted by the institution’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee.

The suspension was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha.

Confirming the development, the university’s Head of Public Relations, Mr Effiong Eyo, said the Senate approved the committee’s recommendations after reviewing the cases.

According to him, the affected students will serve the suspension throughout the 2025/2026 academic session and will only be eligible to resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session.

Eyo explained that the students were drawn from several faculties, including Administration, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Arts, Education, Allied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences.

He added that students from the Departments of Nursing Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Science Laboratory Technology, Estate Management, Marketing and other academic programmes were also affected.

The University spokesman disclosed that all Deans, Heads of Departments and relevant administrative units had been directed to enforce the suspension and ensure strict compliance with the directive.

The institution reiterated its commitment to maintaining academic integrity and upholding discipline across its campuses.