By Mutalib Jibril Recently, I came across a post listing the ten most useless courses to study in Nigeria and the ten best courses to study. While this perspective might hold some truth due to the limited employment opportunities for certain courses in Nigeria, I disagree with labeling any course as useless. As long as…
By: Amidat Ahmad. Recently, I had the privilege of attending a mentoring session organized by the National Association of Campus Journalists, Usumanu Danfodiyo University (NACJ-UDUS) which aimed to empower female journalists and expose them to the importance of female voices in the journalism world. The session was a poignant reminder that “despite progress, gender disparities…
By: Raji Toheeb Ayinde To my understanding, for the meaningful change that millions of Nigerians have been clamoring for, it must start at the grassroots level. People often channel their condemnation and blame towards those in power, claiming they are the cause of our current predicament, without realizing that many of these issues originate from…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are undeniably transforming various sectors, and education is no exception. The potential of AI to remake education is vast, offering many advantages that can significantly enhance the learning experience for students and educators. By adding AI tools thoughtfully into the curriculum, educators can help students navigate the complexities…
By Abdullateef Abdullahi It’s become customary for students to tack on a few extra weeks to the official resumption date of school. So much so that those who show up for the first lecture are often the ones who didn’t travel for the holiday break. “Even if the lecturer is taking blood samples for attendance,…
By: Abdullateef Abdullahi Is it because I don’t engage in “Morocco”, or perhaps because I’m too ugly to attract a campus lover? I’ve witnessed, but never experienced, the humiliation of two lovebirds making out under the canopy of campus trees, only to be embarrassed when security chases them away. Don’t these lovers ever get tired?…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Once upon a time, in a small town far away, there was a high school that was struggling to keep up with the times. The school was old and running -down, and many of the teachers were using outdated methods of instruction. The students were bored and disengaged, and their performance on…
By: Aisha Sulaiman On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, the National Association of Campus Journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, hosted a compelling virtual webinar on Google Meet. Themed “Gender Inclusion: Why Female Voices Matter in Journalism,” emphasized the critical role of women in the journalism field and drew participants from various press boards. The facilitator,…
By Amanatullahi Yusuf It happened when I was about 7 to 8 years old. it was a child-on-child abuse. It was early nighttime in my compound and being a public one as it is, we the children were playing while our parents were scurrying here and there trying to put together our dinner. The night…
By Meikudi Ashiat Is the removal a relief or burden in Nigeria and on Nigerians? Does the removal of subsidy relieve Nigerians of their lingering suffering or decline their predicament? Does the removal curb the mischievous perpetration in the administration and relieve Nigerians of their abject poverty and suffering? These are questions many Nigerians…
