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5 Things People Wrongly Believe That No Longer Work

There are principles that were handed to us by people from the previous generation. These were things they applied repeatedly in their time which worked for them. The problem now is that a lot of those principles have become obsolete and have no place in today’s world. The world has gone way past them.  It can be a very frustrating experience for anyone who keeps trying to apply these principles without recognizing that the rules of the game has changed. It is like trying to beat a dead horse. Some people get so caught up in tradition (the way it has always been done) that they frown at anything new. You will hear them say, “This is how it has always been done” or “this is how I am”. The real question here is: “what if the “YOU” is not working?” “What if HOW it has always been done is not giving you the desired results?”  This is why it is pertinent to re-evaluate what we have believed and make necessary adjustments. Here are five popular principles you should consider for re-...

5 Communication Skills Everyone Needs

How do you start a meaningful dialogue with someone with a different political view, from a different country, or with a religious belief different from your own? What can we possibly have in common? It’s getting harder and harder to talk with people, especially people who are different from you. How can we bridge those divides and start those conversations? Here are 5 communication tips you can follow today to start a productive conversation, find common ground, and take the first step to building a more inclusive world. Tip 1: Engage in Dialogue, Not Debate The goal is shared learning, not winning an argument or debate. Tip 2: Be OK With A Little Bit of Discomfort Acknowledge that sharing different perspectives involves some risk and that it might feel uncomfortable. Tip 3: Assume Positive Intent Embrace the idea that talking will lead to something good. Tip 4: Clarify Don’t assume. Ask whether you are being understood and whether you understand the other person co...

Top Websites Every Student Must Know

I am quite surprised when i see that 80% of Nigerian students use their gadgets to visit only facebook, whatsapp and 2go while some even use their tablet devices Only as camera during events. Am not against these things, in fact I do most of them but the big question is;how do you use your gadget? Apart from the websites above, which other website do you visit? how do you make use of the internet to your advantage as a student? Are you among those wasting their precious time on websites not beneficial to them? or perhaps you are one of those who stay online all day without learning any new thing. I have decided to create a list of websites that can serve as an invaluable tool in the educational advancement of any student. So make sure you explore them judiciously. 1. COURSERA: This is actually an e-learning platform. To me, this isn't just a website but an institution of boundless possibilities. Be you an Art or science student, you can take any course on this website that would gi...

BISHOP OKORO VISITS FUNAI, PLEDGES SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC CHURCH

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The Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Dr. Michael Okoro on Friday, 10 th February, 2017 paid a visit to the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, pledging the support of the Catholic Church to the moral and infrastructural development of the University. Representative of the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Rev. Fr. Dr. Edward Inya-Nwachi speaking during the event This is the first time the spiritual and administrative leader of Catholic faithful in Ebonyi state was visiting the University. Receiving the Bishop who was represented by one of the Priest Personnel Officers in the diocese, Rev. Fr. Dr. Edward Inya-Nwachi, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba thanked His Lordship for finding time to visit the University. The Vice Chancellor noted that the University cannot educate the students alone, calling on the church to engage the students and occupy their minds, in order to ensure that they do not...

FUNAI VC COMMISSIONS FACULTY OF ENGINEERING WORKSHOP

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In order to ensure that students of Faculty of Engineering and Technology are equipped with the relevant hands-on skills and technical knowledge in their various disciplines, the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), embarked on the construction of an Engineering workshop to serve as grooming ground for them. The workshop which is the first of its kind in the history of the University was on Friday, 10 th  February, 2017 commissioned by the Vice Chancellor,           Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba amidst jubilations by staff and students of the Faculty who were taken aback on the speed at which the workshop was started and completed despite the ongoing economic challenges confronting the nation. Front view of the newly completed Engineering workshop The workshop which its construction started on 25 th  November, 2016 was completed and inaugurated on 10 th  February, 2017, less than one year. The workshop thus, wo...