By: IndyPress News Desk In what became a major accommodation concern, students enrolled in the Industrial Training (IT) and Post-Year Training Program (PYTP) in 2024 faced a relocation hitch due to an unannounced relocation policy that left them stranded and financially burdened. The details of this flashback are premised on […]
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Data Hikes: How UItes Struggle with Rising Subscription Costs
By: Sonaike Peter In Nigeria, mobile data is an essential commodity — just as vital as fuel and food, especially for students and those whose work or daily activities depend on internet access. The simplest task becomes difficult without it. On January 20, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside UI and OAU Public Hostels
It is harder to make choices at the end of the day. For Deborah, a 100-level student and resident of Obafemi Awolowo Hall of residence, University of Ibadan, staying in her hall of residence was a choice she made because she was in her first year of study. She […]
MANIFESTO SPOTLIGHT: Queen Idia Hall Chairperson-elect Promised “Monthly Sanitation Of Queen Idia Hall, Continuous Tutorials, Complete First Aids Box, Monthly Publication of Financial statement, Others”
By – Sonaike Peter Nyong-Bassey Nkoyo emerged Chairperson-elect of Queen Idia Hall of Residence. Nkoyo emerged with a total of 525 votes, while Mudashiru Oyindamola, had 409 votes. Her plans, framed the NINJA AGENDA, are geared towards academics, health, Idiates wellness initiative, improvement of the aesthetic quality of the hall, […]
MANIFESTO SPOTLIGHT: NUESA President-elect, Promised ‘Public Address System, Toilet Rehabilitation, Others’, Promises to Fix Teaching Practice Concern
By: Sonaike Peter Adegoke Yusuf, a 300-level student of the Department of Arts and Social sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, emerged President of the Faculty’s students’ association. Yusuf had the most votes, while Ojuolape Festus Mayowa, his opponent, was a runner-up. His plans, tagged “The Fortitude” centered […]
MANIFESTO SPOTLIGHT: Under LSS President-elect, Law Students to Work as Ushers, Dues to Fund Fees
By: IndyPress News Desk Alabi Barnabas, a 300L student, was elected the new President of the Law Student Society (LSS), University of Ibadan, on Friday, January 10 2025, with 262 votes, leading two other aspirants. His plans, tagged ‘NEXT WAVE’, are carved around students’ welfare, academic concerns, financial empowerment, and […]
FULL REPORT: How UI’SU President, Aweda Bolaji, General Secretary, Ogundejo Japheth, Speaker, Busoye Matthias Were Found Guilty of Disrespecting August’23 Congress
By: Aduwo Ayodele The President of the Students’ Union, Aweda Bolaji, and the General Secretary, Ogundejo Japheth, have separately tendered apologies for disrespecting an August 17th 2024 congress, and for disregarding its resolutions, IndyPress reports. How It Started? A petition, on Wednesday 21 August 2024, queried the ‘brazen attempt’ by […]
Field Work: The Untold Stories of Students’ Practical Training Experiences
By: Sonaike Peter Tahwid, a curious and determined 300-level Electrical Engineering student, is passionate about learning beyond the classroom. As part of his academic requirements, he participated in the Students’ Work Experience Program (SWEP), an essential part of his discipline, to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Much like […]
The Writer’s Odyssey: Academic Writing In Its Full Picture
By: Sonaike Peter Academic writing is the heartbeat of the academic world. It fuels innovation, solves real-world problems, and shapes the policies that govern our nations. Academic papers are powerful tools that can spark meaningful change and drive a country’s progress. Take China, for example. This powerhouse nation publishes an […]
SPECIAL REPORT: 120 Days and Counting, SEALS Cup Winners Remain Prizeless
By: Sonaike Peter Since its inception, the SEALS Cup contest has relied on the promise of rewards to spark enthusiasm among sporting members of participating faculties. The tournament is characterized by a tradition which has seen the Students’ Union in charge, since it acquired organizing rights from Samuel Adediran. In […]
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