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By introducing the loan scheme, Nigeria federal government is shirking its responsibility to fund the educational system adequately. This neglect undermines the nation’s

Hard times project the true personality and understanding of leadership. Problems are not difficult to identify. In fact, there is no special skill to know when an institution is not working.

The hall’s infrastructure is in an alarming state of decay. A glaring example is the open gutter behind the IndyPress Secretariat, which has been left unattended far too long. Despite the management’s awareness, no meaningful action has been taken.

Yes, hall, class, and fellowship identities have their place. But never at the expense of truth, justice, and collective progress. The true test of leadership is not how loudly people cheer when you rise, but how firmly they hold you to account when you falter.

Worth considering is the need for the University to invest in preventive maintenance. The University of Ibadan must consider a reduction of the long-term costs of major repairs and ensure that facilities remain functional. As Nigeria’s premier university, the institution should be a place where students succeed and learn to, not merely adapt, moreso to a condition that reduces their humanity. The general dilapidated infrastructure, filthy restrooms, and rampant bedbug infestations, which have turned our hostels into breeding grounds for health hazards, are nothing to be proud of. These issues are the bad images the University Senate should be bothered about.

By: Patrick Ezihe (Photo credit: United Nations) Most, if not all, student communities in Nigeria, specifically in tertiary institutions, have a long and unfortunate history of violence stemming from cultism, sexual harassment, election processes (political involvement), riot, or a combination of these factors. This has resulted in several casualties; death, […]

By: Abdullateef Soyomi The recent increment in basic due from #3,000 to #4,000 has left the student community of the University of Ibadan concerned. For some students, this development adds to their financial and economic hardship. The increment, proposed by the Council of Hall Chairpersons and Faculty Presidents, and approved […]

By: Isaac Festus Just along Barth Road, there is a long-standing signpost in the middle of the road — or, more appropriately, the roundabout. It is a signpost featuring an image of Wole Soyinka, one of the most celebrated products of this school. Next to the image is a popular […]

By: Toriola Dayo It is amazing to see the enormous power vested in our choices. All day and all night, decisions that shape destiny are being made. Some decisions are minute, like deciding what to eat for breakfast but others can be life-changing, ranging from choosing the right career path, […]

By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua In recent years, the term “jápa” has become a popular slang in Nigeria, referring to the act of emigrating or fleeing the country in search of better opportunities abroad. The term indicates trend where young Nigerians, frustrated by local challenges, opt to leave their home country for […]