By: Olu ‘Remilekun “We cannot afford to forget that public order, personal security, economic and social progress, and prosperity are not natural order of things, that they depend on ceaseless effort and attention from an honest and effective government…” – Lee Kuan Yew Myths are essential. More than that, they […]
The Students’ Union leadership continues to act like the proverbial simpleton who hopelessly chase after a rat while his house is on fire. It has been about three months since the University of Ibadan management without consultation with the student community increased school fees. Unfortunately, the unconscionable Students’ Union leadership […]
By: Omakiya, Precious For the past few weeks, one subject that has been on both the mind and lip of every student is the subject of fee hike. While discussions around this might appear to some folks as over-flogged or tiring, the irrefutable fact remains that the fee increment is […]
By: Ochi, Maduabuchi A year ago, precisely in June 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proposed the student loan bill. The bill was a piece of legislation aimed at addressing financial constraints that hinder many students from gaining higher education. The bill was supposed to make education accessible to all students. […]
By: Okojie Osakwe Simeon (Contributor) Chess has been in the headlines recently, dominating the Nigerian consciousness. Why, with Tunde Onakoya and Shawn Martinez’s remarkable 60-hour record attempt for the Longest Chess Marathon, now is as good a time as any to delve into this rich strategy game. And while raising […]
By Kunle Wizeman Ajayi (Contributor) “Subsidies are about resource allocation internally within Nigeria. So Nigerians, the people of Nigeria pay for these subsidies” – Abebe Selassie, Director of IMF African Department, speaking at the ongoing IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington DC. Subsidies are Keynesian keys employed […]
By: Ajadi Sodiq The recent surge in food prices across Nigeria has significantly a dire toll of impact on students at the University of Ibadan. This increase in prices not only affects the affordability of food, but also the portion sizes and overall food quality. About a week ago, I […]
By: Oladapo Salvador (Contributor) University life is a whirlwind of exhilaration and those occasional “what did I get myself into?” moments. Whether you’re a fresher just finding your footing or a seasoned staylite navigating the familiar campus with confidence, one thing will always shape your experience: the people. Your network […]
University life at the prestigious University of Ibadan is a rollercoaster. One day, you’re buzzing with the thrill of discovering a whole new subject that ignites your passion, make those mind-blowing connections during a group project, feel that surge of accomplishment when a tough concept finally clicks… Then there are […]
By: Habeeb Abdul As is now often the case with reports from that quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics in February revealed disheartening news—headline inflation had risen again. This time, it was up from 28.92 to 29.90 percent, food inflation 35.41% from 33.93 in the previous month. The data keeps […]
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