Corps Members Sensitise Danfo Drivers On Hard Drugs

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)/ National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Community Development Service (CDS) group, Lagos State Chapter, has organized a one day sensitisation campaign at the Ojuelegba under-bridge, Lagos.

9ja Campus Styles Debut

As the level of youth unemployment continues to rise,  9ja Campus Styles, a talent hunt programme aimed at discovering the entrepreneurial skills in students, is set to debut.

Implementation Of Tve Enhance Job Opportunity – Prof. Fetuga

Successful implementation of Technical and Vocational Education training has been identified as one of the ways of enhancing employment opportunity in the country.

Students Congress: How Can Examination Malpractices Be Eradicated?

Greatest Nigerian Students, Great!  Here comes another edition of Students Congress. Last week, a question on How Can Examination Malpractices Be Eradicated? was asked. This week, we present you the views of some members of the Congress.

Varsity Lecturers Charge New Minister On Reforms

Some university lecturers have charged the newly appointed Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyah Ahmed Rufa’i, to focus on reforming the education sector despite the limited period she has in office.

President Warns Students Against Thuggery

As the 2011 general elections approaches, the corner,  President of the Students’ Union Government, (SUG), Federal College of Education Technical (FCET), Comrade Ayorinde Idris Abolore, has warned Nigerian students not to allow themselves to be used   as thugs.

Don Decries Nigeria's Lack Of Database

A senior lecturer with the University of Nigeria, Dr. Gertrude-Theresa Chiaha, has presented a case for the creation of a data bank, using information and communication technology in Nigeria.

Offa Poly Rector Bags Nkrumah Award

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Dr. Mufutau Olatinwo, has bagged the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award. The students union of the polytechnic nominated the Rector for the award because of his outstanding achievements in the academic and infrastructure development of the Polytechnic.

Unilag To Re-Instate Unionism

The authority of University of Lagos has reiterated its commitment to reinstate unionism in the campus, several years after it was banned. Campus Square learnt that student union election will hold in the next academic session.

Islamic School Convocates

The Al-Hayahu Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos held the 2010 edition of its annual graduation ceremony with fanfare over the weekend.

Mass Failure In WASCE Will Continue — Dr. Awoyinfa

A senior education consultant, University of Lagos, Dr. Joseph Ola Awoyinfa, has revealed that the 2008/2009 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASCE)’s mass failure of students will continue if the government failed to improve the condition of service of teachers.

'The Era Of Aluta Is Gone'

The Vice President (1st), Students’ Union Government (SUG), Yaba College of Technology, Comrade Kamoli Liasu Olayinka has said the era of Aluta (struggle) in Nigeria institutions is gone. “It is now the era of dialogue,” he stated.

Schools Showcase Talent

Students and pupils representing different primary and secondary schools on Wednesday, 17 March, 2010, showcased their potential in a thrilling and exciting manner at a quiz organised by Golf Educational Service and Print.

Rector Caution Students on Cultism

The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Mrs. Margaret Ladipe, has cautioned students of the institution to shun cultism, saying it is illegal to operate or belong to such secret societies.

In a chat with Campus Square, Mrs Ladipe said any contravention of the College regulation will lead to expulsion and possible criminal prosecution.

Mrs. Margaret said unlike before, the College is now free and safe from the menace of cultism, noting that far reaching measures have been adopted by the institution's management to curtail the menace.

The Rector urged the students to join societies that are registered with the Students Affairs Unit. “There are different types of societies which students are encouraged to join, some of which include departmental associations, state associations and socio-cultural associations,” she stated.

To foster a harmonious co-existence, Mrs. Margaret said the College also encourages freedom of worship and association in religious activities, advising the students to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the College premises for religious worship.

Yaba College of Technology recently matriculated 2,246 students into National Diploma and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes that spread across the six schools in the college.