Nigerian Times

13 Dec 2011 05:04 Africa/Lagos Official launch of the Pan African University On Wednesday 14 December 2011 ADDIS ABABA, December 13, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Invitation to the journalists Journalists are invited to attend the official launch of the Pan African University and a press conference at the African Union Commission on 14 December. The launch will be officiated by H.E Dr Jean Ping- Chairperson of the African Union Commission; H.E Mr Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo- Chairperson of the African Union and H.E Professor Jean Pierre Ezin- Commissioner of Human Resources, Science and Technology at the African Union Commission. Events will commence at 10am and will conclude with a press conference and lunch at 13:30. The Pan-African University (PAU) is being established in fulfillment of the Arusha Convention, by creating an exemplary but uniquely different and modern educational structure which focuses on integrative teaching and cutting-edge research, and is strateg...

12 Mar 2008 12:00 Africa/Lagos Talent Void, A Top Five Business Issue for Oil and Gas Executives, According to Ernst & Young and Rice University Survey Competition among peer companies a significant issue; Ernst & Young offers solutions HOUSTON, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 90% of senior human resources (HR) executives at 22 top international oil and gas companies believe their industry faces a talent shortage and call the problem one of the top five business issues facing their companies. Working with Rice University, Ernst & Young LLP recently surveyed HR executives in the oil and gas industry to glean insights on the challenges of workforce recruiting and retention and how to overcome these challenges. Nearly all (88 percent) of the respondents agreed the shortage has the potential to impede growth and financial performance. Respondents were asked to rank the following issues on a one to 10 scale, with 10 representing a significant problem: -- Corporate growt...