By Rihanat Adekola Admission into tertiary institutions is seen as a ticket to a life of a dream come true; better opportunities and better life for students born into a low-income family. The primary reason why an average individual apply to a federal school is because that’s the extent their capabilities can cater for. They... Continue Reading →
UI STUDENTS TAKE A STAND: PROTEST AGAINST SCHOOL FES HIKE AND ELECTRICITY RATIONING
By Hadiza Usman On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, many students at the University of Ibadan took to the streets of the university to protest the institution's recent decisions to hike school fees and ration electricity supply on campus. The protest was sparked by a memo released the previous day, 16th July, 2024, from the Works... Continue Reading →
OPINION: VIRTUAL LEARNING: THE PRODUCTIVITY GAME-CHANGER?
By Onyinyechi Obike As an undergraduate in this age of digital innovation, it's undeniable that you've likely experienced online classes or accessed educational resources on the internet. Technology has consistently offered solutions to real-world challenges, especially in education. Its benefits range from facilitating accessible learning across geographical barriers to enhancing learning during times of physical... Continue Reading →
FEATURES: THE STUDENT LOAN SCHEME: IS IT THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION?
By Kolade Olakiitan The Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, also known as the Student Loans Act, was first introduced as a bill by Femi Gbajabiamila in 2016. It was later reintroduced in 2019 and got more attention from the National Assembly in November 2022 after the eight-month strike of university workers. The bill was... Continue Reading →
LIFESTYLE: BACK TO SCHOOL JITTERS
Photo credit: pinterest by Ausi Tosin The end-of-session break for the 2023/2024 session has come to an end, and the new session is off to a fresh start. The first day back can be a whirlwind of emotions for both returning students and freshmen alike; however, the key task this period is maintaining 100 percent... Continue Reading →
