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Lagos – Google on Tuesday opened the Google News Initiative (GNI) challenge for media publishers in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey. The Head of Google News Initiative Innovation, Mr Ludovic Bleacher, made the disclosure at the unveiling of the initiative in Lagos. Google News Initiative is a journalism-focused programme that will help publishers earn money and fight fake news. It will also introduce an open-source tool called Outline, which will make it easier for news organisations to set up secure access to the internet for their journalists. The official said that the challenge was open for application, adding that it was aimed at injecting new ideas and innovation in the ecosystem. “The Google News Initiative is our global effort to work with the news industry to help journalism thrive in the digital age. “The GNI Innovation Challenge is accepting proposals for projects from news organisations of every size to address increasing engagement with readers … [Read more...] about Google opens Google News Initiative challenge for Middle East, Africa, Turkey

Cambridge University English academics may be forced to include more ethnic writers in an effort to 'decolonise' the curriculum for students. English Literature professors are being asked to 'ensure the presence' of Black and Minority Ethnic writers (BME) in their courses. It came after Lola Olufemi, Cambridge University Student Union's women's officer, penned an open letter titled 'Decolonising the English Faculty'. Lola Olufemi (pictured with Labour MP Diane Abbott) is women's officer at Oxford University Students' Union and called for the English department to 'decolonise' the curriculum RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 2 Next Now forensic students are told they might be upset by DEAD... Cambridge dons are told to register affairs with students:... Time-out from the terror: Incredible photos reveal how WWI... Share this article Share The letter, signed by around 150 university students, read: 'For too long, teaching English at Cambridge has encouraged a … [Read more...] about Cambridge University may be forced to ‘decolonise’ its English literature course and put more emphasis on ethnic authors after student demands

A student who has demanded that Cambridge University 'decolonise' its English course had once claimed that white people who holidayed in Africa were 'selfish'.  English Literature professors at the university are being asked to 'ensure the presence' of Black and Minority Ethnic writers (BME) in their courses. It came after Lola Olufemi, Cambridge University Student Union's women's officer, penned an open letter titled 'Decolonising the English Faculty'. The student had previously said 'middle class' gap year travellers are doing nothing meaningful to help Africa by visiting the continent. Lola Olufemi (pictured with Labour MP Diane Abbott) is women's officer at Oxford University Students' Union and called for the English department to 'decolonise' the curriculum In Varsity, the Cambridge University student newspaper, she wrote: 'It shows a n astounding level of entitlement to think that you, on your gap year or your three weeks abroad "exploring", are going to do anything … [Read more...] about Student who demanded Cambridge University ‘decolonise’ its English literature course and put more emphasis on ethnic authors once claimed white people holidaying in Africa were ‘selfish’

Chief Minister Y.S .Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday asserted that his government would rewrite history by going ahead with the “bold decision” to introduce English medium from Classes 1 to 6 in government schools from the next academic year to ensure a bright future for future generations.“I know that the path taken by me is a challenging one, but I will not swerve from it as the future of youth is at stake,” Mr. Jagan said amid applause from assembled children from government schools during the launch of the “Mana Badi Naadu-Nedu” programme. Envisaging dramatic technological development in the next 20 to 30 years, he said those without English education would not stand a chance. Bridge courses“Bridge courses would be conducted for students during the transition period,” the CM said while giving details of a unique three-year programme to revamp nearly 45,000 government schools, including 15,715 in the first phase. The amenities planned … [Read more...] about No going back on English medium: CM

The Gabonese international was linked with a move to the Toffees in 2011, and the 24-year-old is said to be interesting new manager Roberto Martinez. Manga's agent, Yvan Le Mee, claimed his client was interesting Liverpool in 2010, while the player himself states that Martinez was looking in his direction whilst in charge of Wigan. "I want to play in England," Manga declared. "Wigan were interested in me the last two seasons, but I wanted a big challenge and I was not ready for that. Also See: Everton fixtures Everton stats Super 6 £10 Free Bet "My agent is talking to various English clubs so things can move quickly. Everton could be great for me and they are a huge club in England. "I will realise my dream playing for such a club." … [Read more...] about Transfer news: Lorient defender Ecuele Manga linked with Everton move