6,400 Matriculate In UNILAG

What would you do if you were among 6,400 students that were matriculated recently at the prestigious University of Lagos out of 62,276 candidates that applied for admission and the 45,369 that eventually sat for the post UTME? Scream, jump, dance or cry?

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ASUU Strike:Youth Leader Advises Fashola

The chairman of Ijanikin Youth Movement, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, Chief Akeem  Modupe Abogun has advised the Lagos State governor, Barrister Babatunde Raji Fashola  (SAN), to come to an agreement with the striking Lagos State University Senior Staff  Union (LASU) over non-implementation of the Federal Government ASUU salary  agreement.

LASU VC In Trouble, Assemblymen Demand His Sack

Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed a vote of no confidence  on the Vice Chancellor of theLagos State University (LASU), Professor Lateef  Hussain.

NUC May Axe 36 Courses In LASU

Except some drastic measures are taken, the Lagos State University, South-West Nigeria, would collapse soon, Lagos lawmakers have said.

Governor Amaechi Sues ASUU

As the state branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities join their counterparts nationwide on strike today,the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi says the state government is preparing to go to court against the state branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for embarking on an unnecessary strike.

HOD Stresses Importance Of Broadcast Media

The Head of Department of Mass Communication, Wolex Polytechnic, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, Mr. Fatai Akinbola, has stressed the importance of the broadcast media in the operation of the country's democracy.

Sex For Cash Booms In Varsities, UNILAG Shuts Female Hostels By Midnight

Sex business is booming on university compuses across the country even as Nigerians continue to lament the poor state of the country’s education.

Exam Cheating: Governor Sacks 17 School Principals

At least 17 school principals in Benue State have been sacked by the Governor  Gabriel Suswam-led administration for allegedly aiding and abetting examination  malpractice in parts of the state.

Educationist Laments Fall In Education Standard

The National President of Union of Unity Schools Association of Nigeria, UUSAN, John Osodi, has called on the government to resuscitate the dying educational sector.

6 Corps Members Die In Lagos, 26 Absconded

Six corps members serving in Lagos State, South West of Nigeria lost their lives  while serving their fatherland while 26 others posted to the state absconded.

Students Protest Increase In Fees

Academic activities at the Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State have been paralysed following students protest over increase in tuition fees.

Student Wants Female President

Nigeria is currently undergoing another transition programme from one civilian administration to another.
Next year, it is expected that a new civilian president will emerge to direct the affairs of the country.
 The presidential aspirants from different political parties have indicated their intention to run in the next election, but there is one thing I’m sure most of us have not noticed. All the aspirants are men!

Minister Tasks NECO On Malpractices

FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, has urged the National Examinations Council (NECO) to fight and eradicate examination malpractices in the country.

Don Blames Mass Failure In Exams On UPE

Dr Abba Abubakar, a lecturer in the department of Adult Education, Bayero University, Kano, has attributed the mass failure of students in national examinations to the Universal Primary Education programme (UPE) introduced in 1976.

Akwa Ibom Vasity Gets NUC's Nod

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday granted licence of operation to  the Akwa Ibom State University of Science and Technology with a charge to set and  maintain academic standards.

ASUU Strike Paralyses LASU

Academic activities have been paralysed at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, Lagos State as the strike embarked upon by the institution’s branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, enters its second week.

Varsity Don Calls For ‘Lagos State Tourism Master Plan’

The need for a “Lagos State TOURISM Master plan” that will harness the potential of the State as a critical component of the “Atlantic Gateway Cluster” identified for the tourism projects under cultural and regional conference destination sub sector of the National master plan has again been stressed.

Lagos To Stop Mass Failure In SSCE — Sosan

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Sarah Sosan has reiterated government’s determination to find a lasting solution to the problem of mass failure of students in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

Afri Bank Nigeria Recruiting

Afri Bank Nigeria is currently recruiting for fresh and experienced graduates in Nigeria.The recruitment process is open to university graduates or the equivalent, irrespective of discipline, because the Bank knows from experience that an intelligent person can emerge from any discipline or higher institutions of learning.

Poly Student Escapes From Ritualists' Den

A 20-year-old student of Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH, Surulere campus, Lateef Pedro, has escaped from ritualists’den.

Five Days After The Kidnap: No Word From Corps Members

No word has come from five members of the National Youth Service Corps, four female and  one male, who were kidnapped five days ago, precisely on 16 September, at about 11.30  p.m. by unknown gun men at their lodge at Unuogha Community Secondary School in Omuma  Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The Collapse Of Varsity Education In The South-East

Everyone knows that education is in shambles all over Nigeria. However, the state of  university education in the South-East region is so appalling that members of the  Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, had to call out lecturers to protest on the  streets. The lecturers in the state-owned universities took to the streets recently when  the five state governments in the zone ignored the lecturers who have been on strike  since 22 July this year.

5 Youth Corps Members Kidnapped

Five members of the National Youth Service Corps, four female and one male, were last night, at about 11.30 pm, abducted by unknown gunmen at Corpers’ Lodge at Unuogha Community Secondary school in Omuma Local Government area of Rivers State.

LASPOTECH Student Wins Young Journalist Awards

Higher National Diploma, HND, student of Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH, Ikorodu campus,  Miss Adenike Ashogbon, alongside her partner Tosin Makinde from Adekunle Ajasin University,  Akangba-Akoko Ondo State have jointly won the 2009/10 Young Journalist of the Year.

Discrimination Against HND: Victims Relate Ugly Experience

When Mr. Yinka Yusuf left Auchi Polytechnic six years ago, he was looking forward to get a  befitting job that will compliment his efforts after his five-year study in the higher  institution but a shocking experience awaited him.

Post-UTME: Result Of Decadence In Education – D.VC UNIBEN

The Deputy-Vice Chancellor, (Administration), University of Benin, Professor John Okhuoya  has described the conduct of Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) by  Universities as a result of decadence in the country’s educational system.

'WAUG Hosting Will Boost Nigeria’s Image'

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Albert  B. Olayemi, has solicited the full support of Nigerians as the varsity prepares to host the  13th edition of the West African University Games (WAUG) in 2011.

NANS Berates Daniel Over WAEC Debt

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NAN, has berated the Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel over his nonchalant attitude to the plight of the education sector in the state, which has resulted in a showdown between the state government and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC.

Why Career Test Is Important For Students

Mr. ‘Seun Adewusi is a prolific writer, motivational speaker and CEO of Successarts Communication, an outfit that offers educational support services in the area of counselling, career guidance and publishing. As a career counsellor, who has developed strong and personal relationships with students, Seun explains why it is important for students to take a career test.

U.I. Gets New Vice Chancellor

After a keenly contested election, the former Provost of the College of Medicine of the University of Ibadan, Profession Isaac Adewole, yesterday emerged as the new Vice Chancellor of the premier university.

Medical Students Protest In Benin

Uniben medical students protesting this morning in Benin.

Protesting University of Benin Medical students this morning shut the gate of the institution and blocked the Benin-Lagos Expressway causing traffic gridlock.

Career Test Is Important For Students

Mr. ‘Seun Adewunsi is a prolific writer, motivational speaker and CEO of Successarts Communication, an outfit that offers educational support services in the area of counselling, career guidance and publishing. As a career counsellor, who has developed strong and personal relationships with students, Mr. Seun in this interview with YouthForum talks about the BIG problem facing students and why it is important for them to take career test.

WAEC: Commissioner Laments Students' Poor Performance

Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Dele Onabokun, has decried the poor performance of students in Mathematics and English Language in the recent West African Examination Council (WAEC) results.

UNILORIN Students Nabbed For Extortion

Two students of the University of Ilorin were arrested by the authority on Thursday for allegedly extorting money from pre-admission candidates being screened by the institution.

5-Year-Old Nigerian Passess UK's GCE... Makes World History

•Dee Alli and her mentors Paula Imafidon (l) and Anne Marie Imafidon. Dee is first 5-year old to pass GCSE. She also got C in Maths.

A five-year old Nigerian, Dee Alli, has made history in the United Kingdom by being the first pupil to pass a General Certificate of Secondary Education, GCSE, Nigeria’s equivalent of GCE, and scoring C in Mathematics.

WAEC Withholds Access To SSSC Results

West African Examination Council (WAEC) has blocked access to the result of more than 23,000 candidates from Niger, over delays in the payment of their examination fees by the state government.

Ansar-Ud-Deen Alumni Holds Ramadan Lecture

The Ansar-ud-deen College, Isolo Old Students Association (ADCIOSA) will on 29 August hold this year's Ramadan lecture.

Oyo Teachers Suspend Strike

Teachers in Oyo State under the umbrella of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) yesterday suspended their month old strike as the Oyo State Government agreed to pay the 27.5 percent pay increase they demanded.

Students Protest Kidnap Of Lecturer

 Students of the College of Education, Afaha Nsit in Akwa Ibom, on Tuesday staged a violent protest against the kidnapping of their lecturer.

Corp Members Sensitise NURTW On Hard Drugs

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Drug Free Club has organised a sensitisation programme on the negative effect of drugs for road transport workers and youths in Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State.

Osun Lecturers Suspend Strike

Lecturers in the four Osun State owned tertiary institutions have suspended the three months old strike which  paralysed academic activities in the schools.

YABATECH Celebrates Gouache Day

It was fun galore at the Department of Arts, Design and Printing, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) on Friday, 13August, when students of the school celebrated one of the Nigerian finest food garri, popularly known as Gouache among Nigerian students.

Islamic Scholar Charges Govt

Prominent Islamic scholar, Fadhilat Sheikh Shuaib Abdul-Salam, the chief Imam of Moraba Central Mosque, Ilorin, Kwara State, has called on Nigerian government to spend more on education by increasing the budget tary allocation for the sector .

UBAA Honours Members

The University of Benin Alumni Association (UBAA) has honoured members that have excelled in their various professions and have contributed meaningfully to the development of the institution and Nigeria at large.

Mabecon Children Thrill Guests

It was a delight to behold the pupils of Mabecon Private Schools, Agbotikuyo, Agege, Lagos State at their Graduation Ceremony held recently as they treated their parents and guests to an exciting and educating drama piece.

‘How To Curb Cultism, Exam Malpractices In Universities’

The Chancellor of  Rhema University, Abia State, Nigeria, Reverend Emmanuel Okorie, has said that the only way to curb cultism and examination malpractices in the nation’s tertiary institutions was to adopt a means of reforming culprits rather than resorting to punitive measures.

Six Shortlisted For UI VC Job

The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan, (UI) has shortlisted six candidates out of twelve that are vying for the position of the Vice Chancellor of the university.

University of Ibadan VC Candidates To Be Interviewed Today

The eleven candidates aspiring for the office of the Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, UI would today be interviewed by the governing council of the institution.

13 Blind Students Get 5 Credits In WASCE

Thirteen blind students who sat for the 2010 West African School Certificate Examination, WASCE obtained credits in five subjects, including English Language.

WAEC Official Nabbed Over Certificate Forgery

Men of the Lagos State Police Command have nabbed an official of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Odulaja Adekunle, for allegedly assisting students to process fake WAEC results.

UI Begins Process To Appoint New VC

The authorities of the University of Ibadan this morning began the process of appointing a new Vice Chancellor, as 12 contestants gunning for the job gathered at Trenchard Hall of the university for an interactive session with staff and students.

Corps Member Arrested For Crossing Runway On Motorbike

In a desperate move to catch her flight, a National Youth Service Corps member was arrested by the police for crossing the Abuja Airport runway on a commercial motorcycle.

Students Paralyse UI

Muslim students of the University of Ibadan, UI, this morning paralysed activities during a protest against the institution’s refusal to expel a part four law student, Miss Seun Olubunmi Adegunsoye who preached gospel in the school mosque last Friday.

Post UTME Screening Exercise New Date: 25th - 27th August 2010

The 2010/2011 Post UTME screening exercise earlier scheduled for 4th - 6th August 2010 will now hold from 25th - 27th August 2010. All intending first and second choice candidates are hereby advised to endeavour to complete their registration before midnight on Saturday, 14th August 2010.

2010/2011 Post UTME Screening Exercise

The UNIVERSITY OF UYO announces a screening exercise. Candidates who made the University their FIRST CHOICE in the UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION (UTME AND  MADE A TOTAL SCORE OF 180 AND ABOVE. The schedule of the Post-UTME Screening exercise is as shown below:

Govt'll Meet Demands Of AOCOED Staff

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State , Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan, has promised that the Lagos State Government led by Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola would accede to all the legitimate demands of the staff of Adeniran Ogunsanya

Badagry To Invest In Education

The Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Moses Hositode Dosu, has reiterated his administration's commitment to invest heavily on education and skill acquisition programme for the social, physical and infrastructural development of the area.

Unilorin Advocates For Medical Tourism

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of  Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has advocated for medical tourism in Nigeria, saying that any attempt to stop it will affect the country's dream of becoming the choice destination of Medical Tourists in sub-Saharan Africa.

LASU Authorities Must Act Now

The authorities of the Lagos State University, LASU, must act fast to salvage the image of the institution which is being dragged in the mud by some unscrupulous elements running the campuses of the university.

Students Raise Alarm Over School Condition

Students of Lagos State University (LASU) External System have cried out over lack of basic learning facilities in the school, calling on government and other relevant agencies to come to their aid before it gets worse.

Group Honours Students In Republic of Benin

A communication outfit, Golden Picture Communication, has successfully organised 2010 Students Award for students in far away Republic of Benin.

LASPOTECH’s MsAn Ends Week With Luncheon

Lagos State Polytechnic chapter of Muslim Students’ Association of Nigeria (MSAN), has ended its annual Da’wah Week with a luncheon and an alumni re-union on Sunday, 25 July, at the Ansar-Ud-Deen College Hall, Isolo, Lagos State, South West Nigeria.

Ogun Students Mark Day

The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), Lagos State Polytechnic chapter, has held its annual programme tagged Ogun  Day.

Students’ Congress: Post-UME: To Be Or Not?

It is no more news that the House of Representatives has ordered the Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC), to abolish the Post-Universities

Makinde Calls For High-Tech Varsity Education

Babcock University made a strong presence at the recently concluded education summit in New Jersey, USA, canvassing for a revolution in Information Communication Technology as a means of taking Nigerian university education to the next level.

FCE (T) Students Go To Polls

The Federal College of Education (Technical) Electoral Commission and Petition has conducted a very free  and  fair elections in the school.

Group Thrills Students, Others

A Public Relations and Events Management Consultants, Meljenstin, has thrilled students and other dignitaries at the 1st Apapa Secondary School Essay Award Ceremony for students in the local government area in Lagos State.

Nigerian Abroad Tasks Govt

A Nigerian and an ex-student of University of Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America, Toyeeb Niyi Godo, has charged Nigerian government to urgently raise the

Unilorin Set To Celebrate Nigeria At 50

University of Ilorin is set to mark the 50th independence  of Nigeria with the publication of a book on Fifty Years of University Education in Nigeria and the organisation of an international conference with the theme: Nigerian Universities and the Quest for World Class Status

Institute Organises Seminar For Teachers

Softgate Global Service (SGS) recently held a seminar on contemporary teaching techniques for effective classroom management for teachers all over the federation.

TASUED, Offa Poly SIFE Empower Students, Communities

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has empowered the students and the university community through their various vocational training programmes meant to create economic opportunities for people.

15 Students Slug It Out For UK Tickets

Fifteen students and pupils from some schools in Lagos State, Nigeria are currently slugging it out to emerge winners in this year’ Be Road Friendly Competition’ organised by the Lagos State Government.

LASPOTECH Enforces Dress Code

The Head of Department (HOD), Accountancy Department, Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo Campus, Mrs. Olubukunola Akingbelure, has explained the reasons she enforced a dress code on students in the department. 

Koffi Storms UNILAG For Mega Blast

An ace comedian cum musician, Idowu ‘Nuel, popularly called Koffi, will storm the Main Auditorium of the University of Lagos with Comedy Blast on Thursday, 1 July for the first time after he graduated from the institution some years back .The show, which is jointly organised by Milewave

OSUN/ASUP Strike: Students Denied Access To Education

The popular saying that when two elephants fight, the grass suffer, can best describe the fate of students as victims of the on-going indefinite strike embarked upon by lecturers of government owned institutions in Osun State.

Students Set To Honour Aregbesola, Others

Progressive Movement Students Association, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State chapter, South West, Nigeria, has concluded plans to honour the Action Congress (AC) governorship candidate in the 2007 governorship election in Osun State, Engineer Rauf Aregbesola and others.

Also on the students’ honour list are Senator Kolawole Ogunwale, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Hon. Kamil Oyedele, Hon. Ipoola Binuyo, Hon. Joshua Onoeye and Hon. Samsan Fatiyebi.

Speaking with Campus Square, the state coordinator of the group, Comrade Ebenezer Omotosho, said the award is meant to reward the personalities for their contribution to the development of Obafemi Awolowo University and the community.

 “When people influence the society positively, they should be commended to ensure they keep up the good work,”  Omotosho said in a statement.

The president of Obafemi Awolowo chapter of the association, Comrade Dasylva Olanrewaju, said the group has noticed the contributions of the awardees to national development, especially youth empowerment, before it decided to honour them.

Corps Members Warm Up For Parade

In less than one week to the Passing-Out ceremony, the 2009 Batch “B” Corps members are warming up to see the day that marks the end of their one year of compulsory service to the nation.

Nigerian Youth: Instruments For Societal Reformation

The need for government at all levels to give Nigerian youth a better and quality education was the main thrust of this year's Youth Conference organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit.

Offa Poly Rector, Others Honoured

The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Dr. Mufutau Olatinwo, was among the illustrious sons of Offa community recently honoured at the Outstanding Gold Leaders Award organised by the home branch of the 65-year-old Offa Descendants’ Union (ODU).  

Does Cultism Still Exist On Our Campuses?

Great Nigerian Students! In recent times, it seems that the menace of cultism in our institutions of higher learning has reduced. Many may wonder why I made such assertion, the truth of the matter is, it has been a long time we witnessed the activities of the so-called cultists on our campuses.

TASUED SUG Elects President

Comrade Adebamiro Damilola, popularly known as Da-Cool, has emerged as the new president of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.

LASPOTECH SUG Unveils Activities For 2nd Semester

Weeks after students resumed for second semester, the 2009/2010 Students Union Government of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) has unveiled various activities for the students in the two campuses – Ikorodu and Isolo, both in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Unizik SUG/Students Clash: President Denies Report

The Students Union Government (SUG) president, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Comrade Nelson Mayor Omunugha, has denied the report that he locked the three main gates of the institution, thereby preventing students from entering the school premises.

Unilorin Suspends One Student, Expels 26 Others

The authorities of University of Ilorin have suspended a student of the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Oniyangi Kehinde, with matriculation number of 07/15CB084 for a session, while 26 others were expelled from the institution.

All Hail Campus Life, Spoils Students At Writers’ Workshop

It was a moment of unlimited fun for brightest of Nigerian campus writers from different institutions across the country at the just concluded 5th edition of Campus Life Writers’ Workshop tagged Leadership 101 which was sponsored by Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Plc.

Publishers Charged on Re-Orientation Programme

The need for Nigerian publishers to organise re-orientation programmes for teachers, parents as well as students on poor reading culture and use of libraries was the main thrust of this year's Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF) International Conference.

Students' Congress: Exploitation On Our Campus II Responses

Dear Congress members,  it won't come as a surprise to you about the reports in the news this week that a lecturer from Ibadan Polytechnic was dismissed over allegations of extortion and withholding of examination scripts of his students.

Why Graduates Are Unemployed —VC, Unilorin

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has identified one of the reasons  many Nigerian graduates are unemployed. 

Why Education Standard Is Poor

The Proprietor of Prospect Group of Schools, Mr. Philip Abayomi Opatola, has identified the reasons why Nigeria's educational standard is at its lowest.

'Nigerian Youth Are Great Assets'

Nigerian youths will constitute great assets in nation building when properly developed and mobilized, the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga has said.

OFFA Poly Remembers Fallen Heroes

Every  8 May has been set aside by the management and the entire students of Federal Polytechnic Offa for remembrance of their fallen heroes who lost their lives in a bloody clash that occurred between the students and the community vigilance group.

NBFT Holds Int’l Book Fair

In an effort to improve the reading culture of Nigerians and bring books closer to the people for better education and self-improvement, the Nigerian Book Fair Trust (NBFT) is organising the 9th edition of the Nigeria International Book Fair.

School Organises Inter House Sport

Fun-Bell Nursery and Primary school, Agege Lagos State has organised the 4th edition of its annual inter-house sport competition. The event was held yesterday at the Government Senior College, Agege.

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.

FEDPOFFA Rewards 22 Ex-Corps Members

The management of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, has honoured 22 members of 2009 Batch ‘A’ corps members with a send forth party and gifts for their services to the institution. 

Muslim Students Organise Academic Seminar

As part of efforts to help students excel in their academic performance, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) University of Lagos Chapter has organised the 7th edition of its annual Academic Counselling Seminar.

VP Lauds PTA Over School Development

The Vice  Principal (Administration), Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School Lafenwa, Ota Ogun State, Mr. Israel Oladele, has lauded the school's Parents Teachers’ Association (PTA) for their cooperation in the development of the school.

About 90, 000 graduates of various higher institutions of learning across the country have been mobilized for the 2010 batch “A” National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation course, which commences 9-30 March, 2010.

Abdulmutallab: Scholar Tasks Parents

Considering the controversies generated by the failed attempt of a Nigerian, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to bomb a United States aircraft on Christmas day, an Islamic Scholar, Imam Mamood Moshood, has buttressed the reason why parents and guardians need to give their wards close monitoring in school.

Deputy Governor Calls For Quality Education

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Sarah Adebisi Sosan, has urged Lagosians to attach more importance to quality education, which she believes, will go a long way in shaping the future of tomorrow’s leaders.

Campus Trade Fair Begins At UNILAG

The annual Campus Trade Fair Organised by Fields and Garvey Consulting Company will commence this year from the University of Lagos [UNILAG], Akoka.