Tag: academic excellence
408 UI students advised to withdraw over poor academic performance
The Senate of the University of Ibadan (UI) has advised 408 students at the institution to withdraw over their poor academic performances. It said...
Fountain University warns students against drug abuse
The management of Fountain University has warned students against the negative impacts of drug abuse.Vice Chancellor of the institution, Amidu Sanni also urged students...
7 tips to avoid scoring low grades in your academic life
Sequel to a previous article on reasons why students have carryover in academic courses, AHMED IYANDA writes on tips for students to avoid scoring...
3 major reasons students have carryovers in school courses
Ahmed Iyanda identifies the causes of carryovers in tertiary institutions while disputing the notion of linking it to laziness.
Carryover is simply the act of...
Yoruba language usage in schools will boost academic performance- LASG
The Lagos State government has expressed optimism that the usage of Yoruba language in schools will boost the academic performance of students. It said...
How to pass WAEC and NECO SSCE with ease
The dream of every candidate writing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO) is to pass the Senior School...
Combating discrimination in the academic setting
Discrimination is not alien to the academic setting. People have lost opportunities on account of discrimination against a segment of their identity.
Today is the...
Academic excellence versus good grades
Academic excellence implies doing well in scholastic activities. It has been identified with having high grades/scores in any academic endeavour but the fact is...
Not too old to learn: Primary school pupils above age 80
Age is no barrier to formal education. This has been demonstrated in each of our edition of 'Not too old to learn. Primary education...
Not too old to learn: 5 octogenarians who earned a PhD
People with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree are said to have attained of the highest pedestal in their academic careers. But what if...