Employment standards in universities unacceptable, says Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has spoken against employment standards in universities, pointing out that universities were not established to create jobs, but to advance learning, promote research, and develop cultured students. He stated this at the 21st Convocation Ceremony of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, which held during the weekend at the University’s Auditorium …

The Diary of Donald Trump: June 9th, 2016A glimpse inside the mind of a presidential candidate.Sarah Cooper

The following is an excerpt from Donald Trump’s diary entry dated June 9th, 2016. Slept like a billionaire last night (because I am one) (don’t forget that diary) Checked Fox News after my fried chicken and taco breakfast and saw Stupid Obama (still don’t know what to call him) endorsed Crooked Hillary Unbelievable. No one …

Missing President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari receives visit from his deputy. Why now? – Conor Gaffey of Newsweek

For a short time this week, Nigeria—one of the world’s most populous countries and Africa’s biggest economy—was leaderless. The current president, Muhammadu Buhari, has been off grid for more than two months since stealing away to London on May 7 to receive treatment for a mystery ailment. He has not been seen publicly (and has …

Nigeria has let a crisis go to waste Economic collapse was meant to spur diversification — that has not happened – david.pilling@ft.com (Financial Times UK)

The term “dead cat bounce” derives from the fact that even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height. If you imagine a dead cat soaked in crude oil and dropped from a 50-storey building, you get a rough picture of how Nigeria’s economy is performing these days. Nigeria is expected …