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Uni Jos Celebrates a Milestone: Dr. Elias Nankap Lamle Becomes the Nigerian First Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies

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March 28, 2025

The University of Jos is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Elias Nankap Lamle to the rank of Nigerian first Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies. This milestone marks a significant achievement not only for Dr. Lamle but also for the University of Jos, as he becomes the first Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies.

Dr. Lamle’s academic journey is a testament to his dedication and passion for conflict management and peace studies. Born on June 30, 1965, in Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dr. Lamle has spent over three decades studying and working in the fields of anthropology, conflict management, and peace studies.

His academic qualifications include a PhD in Anthropology (Conflict Management) from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, and a Master’s degree in Anthropology (Cum Laude-Distinction) from the same institution. Dr. Lamle also holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution Studies (Upper Credit) from the University of Jos.

As a renowned expert in conflict management and peace studies, Dr. Lamle has taught and supervised numerous students at the University of Jos and other institutions. His research interests include African approaches to conflict resolution, religion, conflict, and peace, as well as gender, women, and conflict.

Dr. Lamle’s promotion to Professor as well as a Senator of the University is a well-deserved recognition of his contributions to the field of conflict management and peace studies. His expertise and experience will continue to inspire and guide students, researchers, and practitioners in the field.

The University of Jos community congratulates Dr. Elias Nankap Lamle on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to his continued contributions to the advancement of knowledge and peace in Nigeria and beyond.

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Dr. Lamle’s scholarly achievements are a testament to his dedication to the field of conflict management and peace studies. He has published numerous articles in learned journals, book chapters, and books. His publications have been translated into several international languages, including Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German.

Some of his notable publications include “Developing Trends within Democracy, Human Rights and Conflict,” “African Approaches to African Conflict and Peace Studies,” “Religions and Cultures in Conflict: Marketing the Catechism of Hate,” and “Conflict and Continuity: Traditional Education, Conflict and Peace Building in Africa.”

A Life of Service

Dr. Lamle’s life of service is a testament to his commitment to the field of conflict management and peace studies. He has worked as a registered nurse, ordained Christian minister, and lecturer at various institutions. He has also served as a visiting lecturer at several universities, including Kwararafa University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria, and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Jos Chapter.

Dr. Lamle’s service to the University of Jos is exemplary. He has served as the Coordinator of the Post Graduate Diploma Course, Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, and as the Chairman of the Post Graduate Admission Committee, Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies.

A New Chapter

Dr. Lamle’s promotion to Professor marks a new chapter in his academic career. As the first Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies, he will continue to inspire and guide students, researchers, and practitioners in the field.

His expertise and experience will be invaluable in shaping the future of conflict management and peace studies in Nigeria and beyond. The University of Jos community looks forward to his continued contributions to the advancement of knowledge and peace.

Conclusion

Dr. Elias Nankap Lamle’s promotion to Professor is a testament to his dedication, passion, and commitment to the field of conflict management and peace studies. His scholarly achievements, life of service, and new chapter as Professor will continue to inspire and guide students, researchers, and practitioners in the field. The University of Jos community congratulates Dr. Lamle on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to his continued contributions to the advancement of knowledge and peace.

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Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO

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October 28, 2026

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Jio Platforms, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Indian telecom and digital services unit backed by Meta and Google, surged 21% in its stock market debut on Wednesday after raising $3.2 billion in India’s largest and most subscribed IPO, which attracted more than $77 billion in investor bids.

The shares opened at ₹1,358 (about $14) apiece, up from their IPO price of ₹1,119 (around $12). That valued Jio at around ₹12.5 trillion (around $131.9 billion), making it India’s second-most valuable listed company after its parent, Reliance Industries, which is worth about ₹16 trillion (around $168.6 billion). In 2020, when Meta and Google invested, Jio was valued at up to ₹4.91 trillion (about $65 billion at the time).

The offering, which ran from October 21 to 22, drew bids for 22.19 times the shares on sale, according to exchange data. More than 13.8 million people applied. That made it India’s most subscribed stock offering on record, reflecting strong investor demand for shares in the country’s largest telecom operator.

In 2016, Jio entered what was then a crowded Indian telecom market, offering free data and low-cost services. That helped it quickly win customers from established operators including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and state-owned BSNL. It has since become the country’s largest telecom operator. Akash Ambani (pictured above), Jio Platforms’ managing director, said at Wednesday’s listing ceremony that its platforms serve more than 540 million customers. Jio’s prices are now broadly in line with those of its rivals’, but its business has expanded into broadband, cloud services, and AI.

Akash, Mukesh Ambani’s eldest son, has taken on a larger role in Jio as his father gradually hands more responsibility to the next generation of Reliance’s leadership. At the listing ceremony, he said he wants Jio to become a global technology company. “My dream is that one day, when the world counts its great technology companies, one of them will be from India, and that company will be called Jio Platforms Limited,” he said.

Jio made ₹300.5 billion (about $3.2 billion) in profit on revenue of ₹1.47 trillion (around $15.5 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2026, with both figures up about 15% from a year earlier. In the June quarter, Jio’s revenue grew nearly 12% and profit rose 9%.

From the IPO proceeds, Jio plans to use up to ₹275 billion (about $2.9 billion) to repay debt at its telecom subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm, with the remainder going toward general corporate purposes. Jio had total borrowings of ₹613.7 billion (around $6.5 billion) as of June 30.

Jio drew billions of dollars from American investors during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Meta, then known as Facebook, invested $5.7 billion, while Google put in $4.5 billion. General Atlantic, Silver Lake, and Vista Equity Partners were among the other investors that backed the company. None sold shares in the IPO, which consisted entirely of newly issued shares.

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LP candidate decries money politics in Cross River

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October 28, 2026

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The Labour Party, LP, candidate for Calabar South State Constituency II in Cross River State, Comrade Affiong Joseph, has criticised the growing influence of money in Nigerian politics, saying it undermines candidates’ achievements, credibility and good intentions.

Joseph, who spoke in an interview on Tuesday, said the dominance of money in electoral contests often puts candidates without strong financial backing at a disadvantage.

She identified sponsorship as her major challenge in the race for the state House of Assembly seat, insisting that her gender was not a barrier to her acceptability among voters.

The former treasurer of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria said the growing tendency to favour wealthy politicians over candidates with proven records and ideas was affecting her campaign.

“The only challenge I have right now is that of sponsorship and not of acceptability because of my gender,” she said.

“In Nigeria today, money talks in politics more than achievements and good intentions of a candidate, not really because one is a woman.”

Joseph disclosed that two other women were contesting the same legislative seat on the platforms of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, while she is seeking election on the LP platform.

LP candidate decries money politics in Cross River