Available courses

BookHub Collaborative Authoring Workshop

This hands-on workshop, hosted by the Academic Publishing Centre - South-West at the University of Lagos and supported by Datasphir and the BookHub Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC), is the first of a series of workshops that aim to:

  • Promote collaborative authoring using the BookHub open-source platform.
  • Build capacity in open access (OA) book development across disciplines.
  • Expand the national conversation on OA book publishing from FUTMinna Academic Publishing Centre (North-Central) to the Southwest.
  • Support the production of peer-reviewed, high-quality, openly licensed academic books authored by Nigerian scholars.

FUTMinna Campus Workshop on Open Access (OA) Publishing

This course covers the FUTMinna Campus Workshop on Open Access (OA) Publishing, aimed at fostering OA awareness and strengthening the Academic Publishing Centre (APC) at FUTMinna. Participants will gain hands-on training on the BookHub platform, engage in discussions about OA policies, and collaborate on advancing open access publishing in Nigerian universities.

Introduction to Python Programming Language

Overall Objective

The Edo College Computer Club aims to build students’ capacity in computing, programming languages, and general computer skills. This term is dedicated to Python programming, enabling students to develop problem‑solving skills and establish a strong coding foundation.

Specific Objective

By the end of the 10‑week course, students will be able to set up their programming environment and write basic Python scripts. They will master fundamental concepts such as variables, data types, operators, and string manipulation, along with effective control of program flow using conditionals and loops. Students will also learn to build modular code with functions, work with various data structures, and handle external data through file operations and JSON parsing. Finally, they will collaborate on group projects to apply these skills to real-world challenges, fostering teamwork and innovative problem‑solving.