[Desmond Ekeh] Journalism, and indeed, media practice in Nigeria, is set to take a huge leap into the future as the Pan African University, Lagos recently concluded a three-day intensive and intellectually driven conference on “Journalism and the new media technologies in Africa: new technologies, new practices and the renewal of media training in Africa.” 7 Sep 2009 10:08
Relicom, in partnership with Synthesis Communications is staging an event called Evening of Reading to encourage Nigerians to read. The companies have designed the platform for lovers of poetry and writers to meet and listen to poetry recited in a relaxed environment. 6 May 2009 16:23
In demonstration of its commitment to support Nigerian youth as well as reward young people who have excelled exceptionally in their chosen areas of specialisation, telecoms operator, Zain has thrown its full weight behind this year's edition of the Future Awards. 19 Jan 2009 12:23
USB-Executive Development (USB-ED), the public training company which forms part of the University of Stellenbosch Business School, recently achieved the exceptional honour of being selected as one of the world's top business training institutions. 2 Jun 2008 11:02
[Jonah Iboma] Makau Polaris, an information technology training institution has opened its doors to students and other professionals in Lagos, Nigeria. 4 Apr 2008 09:45
Pan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. 22 Nov 2007 14:43
[Jonah Iboma] The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria has completed the design of a national blueprint for Information Technology education in Nigeria. 26 Oct 2007 10:17
[Remmy Nweke] The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced a N250,000 prize for any youth who publishes the best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) graphic book for primary schools in the country. 17 Oct 2007 11:50
Neequaye Sasraku, Deputy Director in-charge of Studies at the Hotel Catering and Tourism Training Institute (HOTCATT) has observed that the hospitality industry had problems with quality service delivery and urged operators to adopt a positive attitude when dealing with their clients. 9 Oct 2007 14:48
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is bringing its countrywide and cross-border tour of its high-level talk series, Leader's Angle, to Gaborone in September – with a well-known South African chairman of companies and former South African ambassador to Belgium as speaker. 5 Sep 2007 11:58
USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED), the executive education arm of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB), recently celebrated the official opening of its new offices in Gauteng at a cocktail function at the Westcliff Hotel. 25 Jul 2007 17:09
The Business Women's Academy, the first of its kind in the country concentrating on women in business, was launched last month by USB Executive Development (USB-ED) of the University of Stellenbosch Business School, in association with HERS-SA. HERS-SA is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of women. 12 Jun 2007 15:56
[Themba Gadebe] An amount of US$10 million (approx. R69 million) has been set aside to increase educational opportunities for African learners over the next five years. 10 May 2007 16:02