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The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) will soon commence Nollywood Studies. This is according to the Vice Chancellor of the school, who also revealed that the University already set up a committee for the establishment of the centre for Nollywood studies in the University.
Read the full details of this news as reported by theNews Agency of Nigeria:
UNILORIN plans to start studying Nollywood
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Prof. AbdulRsheed Na’ Allah says that the institution Will Soon Begin To Study Nollywood.
Na’ Allah disclosed this on Monday, in his opening address at the Conference on African Cinema, with the theme; “African Cinema and the Supernatural”, organised by the University.
Prof. AbdulRsheed Na’ Allah, says he has inaugurated a committee for the establishment of the centre for Nollywood studies in the University.
He said that when operational, the centre would be charged with the responsibility of highlighting the role and effect of Nollywood films in the society.
Na’ Allah said that the conference was part of the University’s aim of building bridges between scholars and those who promote culture outside the university.
The vice-chancellor said that the essence of the conference was to redefine the progress made by the nation in terms of arts and culture for the benefit of all.
“In 2010, the theme of the KWASU Conference on African Cinema was “Nollywood: A Natural Cinema”, this year, it is “Nollywood and the Supernatural’’.
He said the themes of both conferences showed the commitment of the institution to the promotion of culture through cinema.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Onookome Okome, Lecturer, University of Alberta, Canada, said that the conference was aimed at exploring how Nollywood could depict the supernatural and its capacity in resolving problems.
He said that the centre being planned would be a focal point where the meaning and relevance of Nollywood would be studied. (NAN)

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Here is a list/slide of seven facts you may not know about the University of Ibadan (UI). However, we expect students of the University to know some of these facts. You have to know some of these facts. If you don’t, make use of this article to your advantage.


1. University of Ibadan Started as Yaba College, Lagos
The University of Ibadan has her origins in Yaba College (now YabaTech), founded in 1932 in Yaba, Lagos. The Yaba College is the first tertiary educational institute in Nigeria. Yaba College was transferred to Ibadan in 1948. That was when it became the University College of Ibadan. This is the name some of our fathers and grandfathers still call the University of Ibadan till today.
So, when did we start calling the institution University of Ibadan and when was it moved to its own site?

2. UI was founded on its own site in 1948
The University of Ibadan was founded on its own site on 17 November 1948. In late 1963, on the university playing-fields, the Rt. Hon. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria, became the first Chancellor of its independent university. In that year, all remaining ties with the University of London were severed.
On November 17, 1948. Arthur Creech Jones, then the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, led the inauguration ceremony of the institution. The university was originally created as an extension of the University of London and was called University College, Ibadan.

3. UI, the only University founded before Nigeria’s Independence
The University of Ibadan, founded in 1948, is the oldest university in Nigeria and the only institution founded before the country became independent in 1960. The University of Ibadan is a federally-controlled public university located in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Other big and popular Universities such as University of Lagos (1962), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1962), University of Benin (1970), University of Port Harcourt (1975), were only established after independence.
Now you know, the only true University founded in Nigeria before 1960 is the University of Ibadan.

4. The first Indigenous Vice chancellor of UI was Kenneth Dike
The first Nigerian vice chancellor of the university was Kenneth Dike, after whom the University of Ibadan’s library is named. He is the first indigenous VC of the University. Kenneth Onwika Dike (17 December 1917 – 26 October 1983) was a Nigerian historian. He was a native of Awka, in the then eastern Nigeria
During the Nigerian civil war, he moved to Harvard University, Boston.
He was a founder of the Ibadan School that dominated the writing of the History of Nigeria until the 1970s. He is credited with “having played the leading role in creating a generation of African historians who could interpret their own history without being influenced by Eurocentric approaches.

5. Designs of halls of residence are not identical
Did you know that the designs of the halls of residence in the University of Ibadan are not identical? And, just so you know, this is deliberate.
Mellanby, Tedder, Kuti, Sultan Bello and Queen Elizabeth II halls – were designed by Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew. Messrs Watkins Gray and Partners designed Alexander Brown Hall as a part of the overall design of the University College Hospital Complex. Independence and Nnamdi Azikiwe Halls, were designed by Messrs Design Group (Nigeria) Ltd. Obafemi Awolowo Hall was designed by Allied Group of Architects, while Tafawa Balewa and Idia Halls were designed by Messrs Aderele-Omisore-Adebanjo Associates.
The Federal Ministry of Works designed the Abdusalami Abubakar Hall.

6. These notable Nigerians attended University of Ibadan
Did you know that the following notable Nigerians and Politicians are alumni of the University of Ibadan? You will probably know some of them attended UI but other inclusions may come to you as surprises. Here is a short list of some people you might not know attended UI.
1.Chinua Achebe, author of Things Fall Apart
2.Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General
3.Michael Omolewa, former President of UNESCO General Conference and Ambassador of Nigeria to UNESCO
4.Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State
5.J. P. Clark, Nigerian poet and playwright
6.Wole Soyinka, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature
7.Grace Alele-Williams, first Nigerian woman to become the head (vice-chancellor) of a Nigerian university, the University of Benin
8.William Kumuyi, Founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry
9.Ken Saro-Wiwa, Nigerian writer, television producer and environmental activist
10.Farida Mzamber Waziri, Former Executive Chairperson of the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

7. University of Ibadan has no catchment area
UI is one of the Federal universities with no catchment areas. Other Universites with no catchment areas are the 3 federal agriculture universities (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; Federal University Agriculture Makurdi; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State), University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT), Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE).
The catchment area of UI is the whole of Nigeria. In this regard, UI is bringing candidates from all parts of Nigeria to write the examination.
This means that admission into University of Ibadan is solely based on Merit. No special consideration is given to applicants of Ibadan origin. The same goes for all other schools listed above.
Sources:
Robert W. July, An African Voice: The Role of the Humanities in African Independence (Durham: Duke University Press, 1987); Tekena Tamuno, Ibadan Voices: Ibadan University in Transition (Ibadan: Ibadan University Press, 1981; Pierre L. Van den Berghe, Power and Privilege at an African University (New Brunswick, N.J.; Transaction Publishers, 1973; Official website: http://ui.edu.ng/; http://www.alumni.ui.edu.ng/; University of Ibadan: College of Medicine; http://comui.ui.edu.ng/
Wikipedia.org; http://naijafacts..com/;

OfficialNAWE:
did you tell any of them before making them a counsellor

That's the problem,but I think as time goes on,they will get to know

Dear nairalanders;

This thread is created for those who need advice and counsel whatsoever on anything be it life career,marriage,chosen a partner,job searching and so on

You can count on the list of people below as your counsellors

Seun- (Male Counsellor)
Obinoscopy- (Male Counsellor)
Chibwike- (Male Counsellor)
Naijaboiy- (Male Counsellor)
MizMycoli- (Female Counsellor)
Titiluvy- (Female Counsellor)
Englishsmart- (Male counsellor)
Tallesty1- (Male Counsellor)
Holatin- (Male counsellor)
Echobee- (Female Counsellor)

And those who are ready to offer a helping hand

PS: All these names above should please always show up here

NOTE: (To the Mods),instead of banning this FORUM,it would be nice of you to transfer it to the frontpage,so that it could be of help to those who need it

Keep in touch


YOU ARE WELCOME!

Niwdog:
"Secret lover"

You mean nobody knows about it?

iceberylin:
TITANIC

Hmmmmmm..................Romantic

joe17:
Things Fall Apart

Ehya

Mine is YOUTHFUL LUST

Beesluv:
Eeya she tried. She has already created awareness for 2019

Abi o

Actress, Bukky Wright, has lost her bid to contest for the House of Representatives ​on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Ogun State chapter.
​The Economics Graduate of Unilag lost to Joseph Sopade, A Former Aide of Governor Ibikunle Amosun, who resigned to join the Social Democratic Party, SDP.

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GraceEzeh:
Pounded yam n ofe nsala

Correct

The National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) through their official Twitter Handle has confirmed has confirmed that 32 people has died, and 47 are currently injured in the Jos Twin Bomb Blast that rocked the city of Jos, Plateau State on the 11th of December 2014, Which was yesterday.
Check on Their Tweets Below. Sad Day for The state.
32 people were confirmed dead, while 47 others injured and were taken to hospitals for medical attention. victims are being treated
— NEMA Nigeria (@nemanigeria) December 12, 2014
The victims are being treated in three separate hospitals within Jos. Survivors were hospitalized at Plateau Specialist Hospital, in Ward 1.
— NEMA Nigeria (@nemanigeria) December 12, 2014
Bingham hospital,10 people who sustained minor injuries had been treated and discharged.Some bodies had been deposited at hospital mortuary
— NEMA Nigeria (@nemanigeria) December 12, 2014

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Forever Young, Forever Beautiful Genevieve Nnajishared this throwback picture of herself from 2005.
The actress who won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005 was honoured as a Member of The Order (in 2005) of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to Nollywood in year 2011.
Nnaji is a goddess! Talk about Good Genes, She hasn’t aged much afterall.

ammyluv2002:
Nope! She will go crazy

Why do you say that?

I think Nigeria should try and vote in a female President,and let's see how it works

What's your take on this?

eistien:
Yes o, wat goes around comes around.
She boss me during the day, am the boss at night

When it comes to embarassment,you will also learn to tolerate it

kamikaze2458:
It's always in a company's proceedings that no husband and wife work in the same company. One of you must drop for the other. Except it's a private owned company by ur family.

Ok

Atyodos:
Why not, I will be answering Her yes Ma.

It is easier said than done

Tallesty1:
The company will not allow both of you to work there.

What if they do?,I don't think the decision is for them to make

It happens that you and your wife were both looking for job,but luckily for her and unfortunately for you,she sees job before you,but you later also get job in the same company with your wife and you were told that your wife will be your superior






Will you take the job?

Fabdedon:
lalalala men on point what about Ukwa..

That's out of it

During my research,I noticed that these foods could replace rice during chrismas

1. YAM and EGG with TEA/BREAD and EGG with TEA (morning): this could be prepared on 25th morning before going for service

2. POUNDED YAM with EGUSI SOUP (afternoon): this could be prepared after you are back from service

3. SALAD with CHILLED DRINKS (evening): you can have this in the evening before going to bed

Now you have alternative

echobee:
Lovely. Ops,no vex ooooo. Ur aunty na oyinbo?

Lol,no she be albino

parismarc:
Congratulations to your aunt, may God keep and preserve them. Lovely kids.

Amen,thanks

Dear Nairalanders,rejoice with me cos my aunt gave birth to triplet

Wow,i'm very happy!

Aren't they cute?

Shade came to Ekiti on a visit. She asked me for the 10k I promised her. I then told her that I was on my way to Abuja. That she should take my ATM card & withdraw all she wants. (knowing fully well that I had less than 3k in d account)=)) .
As soon as she kissed me & left, I quickly left the house knowing she will come crying back to me. As I got to my junction Fajuyi, ‘Akin my friend. called me on phone saying =-c ” bode, thanks a lot I’ve paid the 80k back into your account”. Mheeeen, see sweat!:]xx X-o
Tried calling shade’s phone, switched off.>:O Next thing, debit alerts: 40k, 40k, even 2k. Next thing I knew, I found myself on hospital bed. Now they are asking me what happened? But what should I say”.:x

Hello Nairalanders;
Please I need urgent advice on which one is better among building a house or buying a house.

Thanks in anticipation!

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