NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks
By Ndigwe Ifunanya The Federal Government’s plan to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to the national economy has brought about criticisms from student leaders and undergraduates who view the move as an attack on academic freedom. This follows recent comments by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who described several disciplines, particularly in the social […]
Disquiet at LASU : Lecturers, students, staff push for VC’s removal
By Emmanuel Edukugho There is growing disquiet over the continued stay of Professor Lateef Akanni Hussain as Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), despite overwhelming, massive demand by lecturers, students and staff for his removal so as to end the on-going labour crisis in the institution. When other universities in the country have resumed normal […]
First class holders start working from day of admission, says Redeemer varsity VC
By Dayo Adesulu The Vice Chancellor Redeemer University, Prof. Oyewale Tomori has called on fresh intakes of the institution who aim at getting first class to start working towards it from the first day of their admission. He said this recently during the matriculation ceremony of six hundred and twenty (620) fresh students for the […]
EAC celebrates old students
By Emmanuel Edukugho Education Advancement Center, EAC, Ibadan is planning a re-union night for all its old students. The event which is meant to bring together all graduates of the center is scheduled for December 19, 2009, the proprietor of the center Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose said in an interview in Ibadan recently. According to Pastor […]
Students lament ASUU strike
By Nneka Ehujuo Nigerian students have condemned the incessant strike actions in the nation educational sector. Speaking to Vanguard Education Weekly, a cross section of university undergraduates lamented their ordeals during the recent industrial action embarked upon by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which lasted for over three months. Mr Chimezie Ehujuo, an undergraduate […]
Influencing your world as student
By Agbolade Omowole Life is a stage,†says William Shakespeare, “and everyone, a cast in the play.†Everyone is a hero or heroine in the play of life. You are the captain of your ship. You are in charge of your life. Being a student is one critical aspect of your life. Time spent cannot […]
