Fundamentals of Linguistics

Fundamentals of Linguistics is an introductory text in linguistics, meant for both prospective linguists and others with backgrounds in other areas of academic endeavour.

The Languages of Southern Nigeria

The Languages of Southern Nigeria: A Geopolitical Profile is the 5^th edition in the series produced by the Nigerian Languages Project (NLP). It covers the seventeen States in the three southern geopolitical zones in Nigeria. It is the first volume that has a preliminary linguistic map.

Journal of the Nigerian Languages Project (JNLP)

CALL FOR PAPERS

The JNLP calls for the submission of original papers for consideration and subsequent publication, after review, in the JNLP Vol 2, December 2020 edition.

2nd Conference of the Nigerian Languages Project

The 2nd Conference of the Nigerian Languages Project (CNLP) which was postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic is still on hold. The conference will provide an opportunity to listen to the reports of the work done so far in the NLP. The conference will, in addition, provide a forum for linkage and collaboration between speakers of indigenous Nigerian languages, groups and cooperate bodies interested in the documentation and development of Nigerian languages. There will also be a platform for sharing and strengthening working groups to cover the six Geopolitical Zones.

Watch this space for more details.

The Origin of "Eh Soom Boo Kawaya"

At the pinnacle of success, the background of a phenomenal star is almost forgotten. So it is with “Eh Soom Boo Kawaya”. This Nigerian folksong has become an international folksong performed by kids all over the world. A click on the internet reveals a global coloration of performances of the song by kids from different races. However, as every brand is traceable to its maker, the origin, the meaning and the composers of this internet sensation have not been attributed to any group or tribe in Nigeria. This is an attempt to investigate the origin of “Eh Soom Boo Kawaya”. 

1st Conference on the Languages of Nigeria (1ST CLN, UYO 2017)

Are you interested in Nigerian languages? 

Have you been working on any aspect of Nigerian languages? 

Would you like to know more about the languages in your LGA? 

Would you like to contribute to the documentation of the language(s)/dialect(s) spoken in your LGA? Would you like to share your documentation work on any Nigerian language/variety? 

Then, you must not miss the 1^st CLN scheduled to take place in the serene city of Uyo in April 2017!

Mbʌk Anyan-idaha

Have you read this Ibibio novel written by Elder Michael T. Udonkwak? It is a captivating story, which tells the story of Isim Asabo, the ruler of Ikod Mkpeta Idian, before Christianity.

Funeral Arrangements of Professor Okon Essien, FNAL. OON.

The funeral arrangements of Professor Okon Essien has been announced by the family as follows:

Nearly Four Decades of Linguistics with Professor Okon Essien

The death has been confirmed of Professor Okon Essien. This is a great loss to the Nigerian Linguistic community and indeed the Academia.  Let me share this tribute I presented nine  years ago at a Valedictory Colloquium which took place in his honour  at the University of Calabar, on the 18^th October 2007.  I am very glad that he was alive to listen to me as I delivered this paper. Our thoughts are with his family and the Linguistic community as we pray for his peaceful rest.  

THE IBOM PILGRIM

Here is a review of my book I will like to share:

Introduction to Dance

This is an introduction to basic principles of dance. It answers a number of questions dancers will ask at the beginning of a training or career in dance.

Mbʌk Anyan-idaha

Have you read this Ibibio novel written by Elder Michael T. Udonkwak? It is a captivating story, which tells the story of Isim Asabo, the ruler of Ikod Mkpeta Idian, before Christianity.

My Dear Diary Presentation

My Dear Diary has been formally presented to the public in a colourful ceremony at the Ibom E-library Conference Hall.

Nigerian Pentecostalism: Case, Diagnosis and Prescription (Fr. Donatus Ukpong)

"This book examines the meaning of Pentecostalism. It explores the origin of the Pentecostal movement and articulates the energy and synergy of a movement that has transformed the face of Christianity in the 20th Century.

My Dear Diary

This is a diary of a young girl's record of the life of teenage high school days. It is set in "Akwa-Cross", and written in beautiful  poetry.

My Dear Diary

This is a diary of a young girl's record of the life of teenage high school days. It is set in "Akwa-Cross", and written in beautiful  poetry.

UNIUYO Students' Support Scheme Awards 2014/2015

Deborah Monday Obot, of the Dept. of accounting,  
receiving her Scholarship Award  from the VC, Prof. Comfort Ekpo.

The UNIUYO Students' Support Scheme has kicked off after a rigorous but transparent process. Eleven students were awarded scholarship, while thirty students were benefited from the Work Scheme. The event which took place yesterday 24th June, 2015, at the Multipurpose Hall of the Main Campus, was witnessed by the Management, Deans, Directors, Students and the University of Uyo.

The Disability of Widowhood

1st FEW Workshop

June 23^rd is an annual global day of action approved by the United Nations to raise awareness about the plight of widows and their children across the cultures of the world and provide support for them. It addresses specifically poverty, grief, injustice, and all ills that widows face.

UNIUYO CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2015

The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS), University of Uyo, in collaboration with the Conference of University of Uyo Organisations will be celebrating the International Women’s Day 2015 from 6^th to 8^th March, 2015 beginning at 10 a.m. everyday.   

A Fruitful Week

This is a new week. We wish you a most fruitful season. How?