Education
UniAbuja appoints Prof Afaha, Prof Maikudi as Deputy Vice-Chancellors
UniAbuja appoints Prof Afaha, Prof Maikudi as Deputy Vice-Chancellors
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has ratified the appointment of Professor Philip Uso Afaha as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
According to a statement by the Registrar, Mallam Yahya I. Mohammed, the Council gave the approval at its 96th Regular Meeting held on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th May 2023, following the selection of the two deputy vice-chancellors at the 78th Extra-ordinary meeting of Senate held on Wednesday 22nd March 2023, in accordance with the provision of the University of Abuja Act.
Mohammed said the appointment which took effect from 5th May 2023 was for a period of 2 (two) years in the first instance.
Prof Philip Afaha was born on 8th December 1972 and obtained his BA and MA from the University of Uyo in 1995 and 2004 respectively and later bagged a PhD in History from the University of Abuja in 2011.
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Afaha joined the services of the University of Abuja in January 2013 in the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies as a senior lecturer, rising to the rank of professor.
A consummate public speaker and administrator, he had a stint as Branch Manager of UACN Plc Uyo from 1997 to 2000. He also served as an Intern with the National Democratic Institute of International Affairs (NDI), Abuja in 2004, and was later appointed Personal Assistant to Senator Uche Chukwumerije at the National Assembly, Abuja between 2005 and 2007.
The professor of History and Inter-Group Relations was a former Deputy Director of the Consultancy Services Unit, Head of the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, and Director of the Institute for Legislative Studies of the University of Abuja. Prof Afaha was appointed as an International Observer and Leader of the African Delegation to the General Elections in Venezuela in November 2021.
He is a member of many professional bodies including the Historical Society of Nigeria, and the World History Association, and also a Senior Research Fellow of IFRA. He has contributed over forty scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals; chapters in books in addition to papers presented at conferences.
His research interests include Inter-group Relations, Conflict Resolution and Diplomatic Studies. Afaha has convened and chaired several academic panels in several international conferences in reputable foreign universities such as Universitie-de-Lisboa Portugal (2013), Tennessee University, USA (2014), and the University of Cambridge, UK (2016).
On her part, Prof Aisha Sani Maikudi was born on 31st January 1983. She obtained her LLB from the University of Reading in 2004 and LLM from the London School of Economics & Political Science in 2005, and later bagged a PhD in International Law in 2015 from the University of Abuja.
Maikudi joined the service of the University of Abuja on 4th September 2008 as Lecturer II rising to the rank of professor in 2022.
A professor of International Law, Maikudi became the first female Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law, in 2018, and later the pioneer director of the University of Abuja International Centre in 2019.
She is also the youngest professor of Law in Nigeria and the only female professor from the Northwest.
Maikudi has attended several National and International conferences in the UK, the US, South Africa, Germany, Italy, and Egypt.
She is a member of several professional bodies including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigerian Law Teachers Association (NLTA), and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).
UniAbuja appoints Prof Afaha, Prof Maikudi as Deputy Vice-Chancellors
UNIBEN Partners with OpenBinacle to Preserve African Languages
……Collaboration Aims to Promote AI-Driven Language Preservation
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has joined forces with OpenBinacle, a Nigerian-owned tech company, to advance the preservation and promotion of African languages through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT).
The partnership, formalized through a joint statement issued in Benin, focuses on standardizing and preserving indigenous languages across Nigeria and Africa. Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Lilian Salami, praised the collaboration, highlighting its alignment with the university’s mission of being a globally recognized institution in research and education.
OpenBinacle’s CEO, Emmanuel Gabriel, emphasized that the initiative would foster the development of AI researchers and software developers, enhancing language translation technologies across the continent. The project aims to preserve over 2,000 African languages, providing job opportunities and technical training for students and youths.
Sprezzatura Publishing Introduces Innovative Resource for Young Learners
By Halima Abdulkadiri
Sprezzatura Publishing Limited has launched a pioneering new book titled “Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children,” authored by Arabinrin Aderonke and Ejura Blessing Haruna. The 147-page guide is designed to make the complex topic of taxation accessible and engaging for young readers in Nigeria.
The book opens with a foreword by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), underscoring the importance of early tax education. Dr. Adedeji highlights the role of tax knowledge in shaping financially responsible citizens, emphasizing its relevance to the nation’s democratic future.
Structured into 13 chapters, the book covers various aspects of taxation, from its historical roots to the different types of taxes and the government’s role in tax collection. The authors utilize simple language and relatable examples, making the subject approachable for children and young adults.
To further enhance learning, the book includes interactive elements such as questions and activities at the end of each chapter. This method not only reinforces key concepts but also encourages readers to actively engage with the material, fostering a deeper understanding.
“Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children” is being recommended for educational institutions across Nigeria, offering a valuable resource to equip young minds with the knowledge needed for their financial futures.
WAEC announce 215,267 Results Over Exam Malpractices, Records 73.79% Pass Rate
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results on Monday, revealing that 73.79% of the candidates achieved credit passes in at least five subjects. However, the results of 215,267 candidates, representing 11.92% of the 1,805,216 candidates who took the exam, have been withheld due to various cases of examination malpractice.
Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC Nigeria, stated that the 2024 exam was conducted over seven weeks, from April 30 to June 24, across Nigeria. He noted that 1,301,941 candidates, or 72.12%, obtained credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, 93.39% of the candidates had their results fully processed and released, while 6.61% are still under processing.
Dangut attributed the withholding of results to incidents of malpractice, including the use of cell phones in examination halls and organized cheating in certain schools. The number of withheld results this year is 4.37% lower than in 2023, where 16.29% of results were withheld.
Investigations into the malpractice cases are ongoing, and decisions will be made by the appropriate WAEC committee. Candidates whose results have been withheld will be informed through their schools, and they have the option to appeal via the WAEC website.
Furthermore, Dangut highlighted that the results of candidates from states owing the council will not be released until the debts are settled. The WASSCE was conducted in four WAEC member countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
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