1980 AFCON CHAMPION CHARLES BASSEY DIES AT 71.(PHOTO)..

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 1980 AFCON Champion Charles Bassey Dies at 71 Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Saturday in his hometown, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday by its General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, describing the loss as part of a “day of double tragedy” following the earlier death of team captain Christian Chukwu. Bassey was part of the Green Eagles team that secured Nigeria’s first AFCON title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 22, 1980. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and managed several clubs, including Calabar Rovers, Mobil Pegasus, BCC Lions, Flash Flamingoes, Akwa United, and Wikki Tourists. His passing brings the number of deceased members of the 1980 squad to nine.

UNIVERSITIES SHOULD SCRAP COURSES MADE OBSOLETE BY AI, SAYS UNILAG LECTURER. (PHOTO).


A leading labour economist, Professor Olukemi Lawanson of the University of Lagos, has sounded a warning that Nigeria's university education system is failing to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven job market.


Delivering her inaugural lecture, Lawanson argued that the National Universities Commission (NUC) must take urgent action to revamp the curriculum and phase out outdated courses that are no longer relevant in the modern labour market.


"The current curriculum is not preparing our students for the jobs of the future," Lawanson warned. "We need to introduce new courses that focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning."


Lawanson also emphasized the need for universities to invest in AI infrastructure, including high-performance computing facilities, research labs, and data centers. She called on the government to provide funding and support for AI research and innovation in tertiary institutions.


Furthermore, Lawanson stressed the importance of retraining lecturers to keep pace with international standards in teaching methodologies. She also challenged university management teams to cultivate creativity, innovation, and critical thinking in students, encouraging them to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset.


Lawanson's call to action comes as Nigeria faces a growing skills gap in the AI-driven job market. With the increasing use of automation and AI in various industries, there is a pressing need for universities to adapt and provide students with the skills needed to remain relevant.


By overhauling the university education system and embracing AI-driven learning, Lawanson believes that Nigeria can build a workforce capable of competing in the global digital economy.

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