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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1974, André Ooijer, Dutch footballer and coach was born. In 1974, Hermann Hreiðarsson, Icelandic footballer and manager was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2013, Egbert Brieskorn, German mathematician and academic (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Kwaku Asare to Adutwum: Don’t blame degrees, blame the economy that fails to absorb graduates
The debate over whether certain university degrees are useless has taken a new turn, with governance expert Prof. Kwaku Asare arguing that the problem is not the programmes themselves, but the political and economic structures that fail to absorb graduates into meaningful employment.
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Yen.com.gh
· Jul 4, 2026
"It won't lead anywhere": Yaw Osei Adutwum lists needless university courses offered in Ghana
Yaw Osei Adutwum critiques unemployable university courses in Ghana, emphasising high graduate unemployment linked to needless qualifications and calling for reform.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
Maduka University digs deeper as registration of candidates for admission for 2026/2027 academic session continues [SEE DETAILS]
Every year, thousands of young Nigerians face the same challenge: choosing a university that offers more than just a degree. Parents want value for their investment, while students want quality education, a safe environment, modern facilities, and opportunities that will help them stand out after graduation. Located in Enugu State, Maduka University was founded with [] Maduka University digs deeper as registration of candidates for admission for 2026/2027 academic session continues [SEE DETAILS]
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
Sokoto State Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Education
Sokoto State Governor Dr Ahmad Aliyu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education through sustained investment in infrastructure, staff welfare, research and academic excellence. He also announced that graduates of Sokoto State University who earn first-class degrees will receive automatic employment in the state civil service. READ ALSO:Sokoto State, EU Collaborate to Empower [] The post Sokoto State Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Education appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Libyan News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
The announcement in Tripoli of the launch of the National Framework for Enhancing Graduate Employment Opportunities
Announcement / Tripoli / Launch / National Framework for Enhancing Graduate Employment Opportunities
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 8, 2026
Program rebutan, kapasiti terhad punca persaingan ke UA makin sengit
PETALING JAYA: Kemasukan pelajar antarabangsa ke universiti awam (UA) bukan punca utama pendidikan tinggi kepada pelajar tempatan, khususnya lepasan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) dan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) menjadi terhad. Sebaliknya, keadaan itu didakwa berpunca daripada peningkatan mendadak bilangan calon cemerlang tempatan yang layak, sedangkan kapasiti pengambilan bagi beberapa program pengajian popular masih terhad. ... Read more The post Program rebutan, kapasiti terhad punca persaingan ke UA makin sengit appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
RedState
· Jun 22, 2026
Your Kid May Graduate Into an Economy That No Longer Needs Entry-Level Workers
Your Kid May Graduate Into an Economy That No Longer Needs Entry-Level Workers
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Related coverage for "Kwaku Asare to Adutwum: Don’t blame degrees, blame the economy that fails to absorb graduates": Yen.com.gh — "It won't lead anywhere": Yaw Osei Adutwum lists needless university courses offered in Ghana. Daily Post Nigeria — Maduka University digs deeper as registration of candidates for admission for 2026/2027 academic session continues [SEE DETAILS]. Voice of Nigeria — Sokoto State Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Education. Libyan News Agency — The announcement in Tripoli of the launch of the National Framework for Enhancing Graduate Employment Opportunities. Utusan Malaysia — Program rebutan, kapasiti terhad punca persaingan ke UA makin sengit. RedState — Your Kid May Graduate Into an Economy That No Longer Needs Entry-Level Workers