The Nigerian education system has undergone several changes over the years. From indigenous education, all the way to the western education system that is in effect today, the history of education in Nigeria is an incredibly eye-opening topic that is sure to spark the interest of any history buff out there. This article will attempt to create a helpful timeline with some details that will help you visualise the way in which the education system in Nigeria has evolved over time, and talk a little about the ways in which these systems of education differed from each other. Pre-Colonial Education…
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In an atmosphere of joy and jubilation, and in the presence of the Minister of Education, Honourable Agnes NyaLonje, graduates of 2020, 2021 and 2022 received their degree awards on Tuesday the 2nd of August 2022. The Graduation Ceremony was held at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. This was the third Graduation Ceremony for Unicaf University in Malawi, and the first held in the physical presence of graduates and their families. The University’s 2020 and 2021 Graduation Ceremonies had to be held online because of the measures to contain the pandemic. Speaking to the graduates, their families…
What Lies Ahead Five years ago, if we dared to ask to work from home or virtually attend a conference, a number of daunting, practical complexities would arise. Eventually, this request would have been rejected acknowledging the unfeasible nature of remote work within our industry. Until the hurricane of the pandemic hit our office doors, adaptability within the working space became a top priority. The disorienting global situation of Covid-19 has definitely taught us one thing: “Never say Never”. The future is full of possibilities that we have not yet discovered. Similarly, as the job market is moving in different…
Increased Demand for Doctoral Degrees Education is a powerful source of knowledge. A doctoral degree is set as the epitome of this purposeful act of exchanging and transmitting knowledge. The competitiveness in professional settings for both women and men has led to an increased demand for doctoral degrees. An advanced qualification, like a doctoral degree, often opens doors for higher-paid professional positions. A delay in obtaining such a degree may negatively influence your professional progression and stop you from receiving a long-deserved promotion.When considering pursuing a doctoral program (PhD, DBA, EduD) one must also have in mind that a…
What are scholarship opportunities? A scholarship could be defined as financial aid that relieves the burden of tuition fees and living costs that students and families have to pay to secure a place in secondary and tertiary education. Considering the rising costs of student expenses and debts, we could nowadays describe education as a privilege of the few. However, education should be everyone’s legitimate right, not just a luxury for the financially fortunate. Consequently, scholarship opportunities are made to ensure everyone’s inclusion in education. Scholarship opportunities aim to unlock academic and career paths and shape contributing professionals of society, thus…
Introduction Modern technology is paving the way to an increasingly online world. Undeniably, education has, nonetheless, been part of this virtual shift, with physical libraries, teaching and research printouts and archives being replaced with e-books, online articles, e-libraries and e-archives. Covid-19 has accelerated this transition, revamping education, broadening teaching and research accessibility and essentially rendering online education and virtual classrooms the ‘new normal’. For the majority of universities, this shift happened ‘overnight’. However, unlike other institutions, Unicaf has been maintaining an online asynchronous teaching model since 2015. Unicaf’s pioneer experience in online education is reflected through its’ unique and diverse…
One of Unicaf’s many priorities when it comes to social responsibility is to join forces with NGOs to actively support community based initiatives. For that reason Unicaf has teamed up with Strength of a Young Mother (STAYM). STAYM is a platform for empowering, encouraging, and informing young mothers about issues they may face. One of those issues is the flexibility and availability of studying while balancing family and employment responsibilities. The objective of this exciting collaboration is to assist young single mothers reach their full educational potential.
At a special event for the press and media, Unicaf University announced that it has received the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) licence to operate in Uganda. The Press Conference was held on the 26th of October 2021 at the Serena Hotel in Kampala and was attended by more than fifty journalists, distinguished guests and Unicaf University students and graduates. Dorothy Mukimba, Senior Marketing Officer, opened the event by introducing the Vice-Chancellor of Unicaf University in Uganda, Professor George Nasinyama, who…
As part of its Environmental, Social and Governance policies and practices aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the Africa 2063 aspirations, Unicaf University gives back to the community by offering quality education (SDG 4). Around 40 secondary school leavers of private and public schools in Malawi were invited to attend the free computer lessons training session at the state-of-art campus of Unicaf University in Lilongwe. This successful initiative has been running since August 2018 and has benefitted more than 800 school graduates so far. …
Nairobi, Thursday, 1st October 2021: The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) has signed a partnership agreement with Unicaf, the leading online platform, to increase access to quality higher education for its employees and members. MSK employees and members will be able to pursue an internationally recognised degree online with up to a 75% Scholarship. They can also benefit from Unicaf’s Professional Development short courses to boost their professional skills and knowledge. Through this partnership, interested individuals can earn a quality academic degree, learn from distinguished professors, and therefore expand their expertise in the field of their interest. Commenting…