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The Evolution Of The PhD Beyond Academia

For decades, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree was regarded almost exclusively as a rite of passage for individuals destined for a career in the ivory tower of higher education. The traditional trajectory involved moving from doctoral candidate to…

“Why We Haven’t Unbundled Mass Communication Dept. into a Faculty in ESUT” – VC

By Onyekachukwu Agu and Amaka Okoli As staff and students of the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) continue to yearn for the unbundling of the department into a faculty, the Vice- Chancellor of…

Varsity Staff Sacked over illegal NYSC Mobilisation

By News Agency The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has dismissed a staffer, Garba Ahmed, after it found he engaged in illegal upload of unqualified students for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In a statement by its spokesperson,…

Corruption Fueling Capital Flight, Economic Stagnation in Nigeria – Prof Attamah

By Alumona Ukwueze ENUGU—-A professor of Economics at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Nicholas Attamah, has identified economic stagnation, capital flight and weak institutions as consequences of deep-rooted corrupt practices in Nigeria. Professor Attamah stated that…

My First Interview with ESUT VC: From Apprehension to Excitement, Memory to Treasure

By Okoli Amaka ESUT VC with Amaka Okoli What began as a routine academic engagement quickly transformed into a remarkable and exciting experience as my first visit to the Vice-Chancellor’s office turned into an atmosphere filled with warmth interaction and…

ASUU Rejects FG Plans for UK To Establish University in Nigeria

By Agency Report The Academic Staff Union of Universities has kicked against agreements reached between the federal government and the United Kingdom on education, including plans to establish Coventry University in Nigeria. ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, made the union’s position…

Easter Celebration: Gov Alia Declares One-week Holiday for Benue Workers

By Agency Report The Benue State Government has declared a one-week Easter holiday for public and civil servants, directing workers to proceed on break from Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and resume on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The directive was contained…

Gov. Mbah Approves Promotion, Conversion of 2,114 civil Servants in Enugu

By Ema Nweze Civil servants in Enugu State have expressed widespread excitement following the approval of promotion and conversion for 2,114 public workers by Governor Peter Mbah. The affected workers participated in the November/December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises conducted…