The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has suspended two students of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, for one academic session over alleged examination misconduct.

The affected students are Godswill Ifiok Udom, with matriculation number 23/101144047, and Chukwu Godswill A., with matriculation number 23/101144095.

The suspension, which takes effect in the 2026/2027 academic session, was contained in separate letters dated October 5, 2026, signed by the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Chukwuka Icha.

According to the university, the two students were caught with extraneous materials during the ECO 307 – Project Evaluation examination held on February 20, 2026.

The disciplinary action followed the recommendations of the Senate Examination Misconduct Committee, which investigated the case.

The university’s Senate, at its 258th meeting held on October 2, 2026, considered the report of the committee and approved the one-year suspension.

In addition to the suspension, the Senate also approved the cancellation of the students’ results in the affected course, ECO 307.

The letters stated that the suspended students are expected to resume their academic activities in the 2027/2028 academic session.

Copies of the suspension letters were forwarded to the Acting Chief Security Officer, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the Head of Department of Economics for compliance.

The university reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for examination malpractice and other forms of academic dishonesty.