The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) yesterday threatened to embark on a nationwide strike should the federal government go ahead to implement the report by the committee  on the Needs Assessment of Nigerian Public Universities. The National Vice-President of SSANU, Alfred Jimoh, disclosed this in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, at a public…

As much as I can remember, I calculated my CGPA only twice throughout my time in the University (5 years).   If I could easily calculate it with a web app or phone app, I will have done so more often. I am pleased to present KBASE CGPA APP to  all Undergraduates – Universities, Polytechnics…

The thought that birthed this article crystallized from a conversation. THE CONVERSATION AND THOUGHT In a discussion with a friend I asked if he was a proud Nigerian. He answered affirmative. I continued, “Mention 10 things that makes you a proud of being Nigerian”. He was able to mumble four, after which he hurriedly threw…

1. Control Your Anger Watch for the next instance in which you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry at something trivial or unimportant, then practice letting go – make a conscious choice not to become angry or upset. Do not allow yourself to waste thought and energy where it isn’t deserved. Effective anger management is…

The Chairman, Moringa Plantation Management Committee of the University of Ilorin, Dr. Ayokunle Afolabi Toye, has urged Nigerians to be cautious with the use of moringa. Dr. Toye who said this in an interview with Daily Trust said moringa oleifera is a tropical plant that grows rapidly and has myriad of valuable uses of its…

This story is a blend of fiction + reality, enjoy it. During a meeting of Federation of Catholic Engineering students (FECES), Anis the president of the group rose to address the group members. Here is a background to the activities of the group. FECES group is made up of Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Civil Engineering…

Ilorin — A university don, Professor Noah Oyedeji, says Nigeria’s educational policies since the colonial period have been inconsistent, thereby creating confusion. He chided political leaders who he said were fond of changing policies instead of concentrating on research and the economy. Oyedeji, a Professor of Educational Management, spoke at the 140th inaugural lecture of…

What is a seed? Do not look up a dictionary. Not many people will answer this question correctly at one attempt? Leave your answer as a comment to this post.

I have heard the saying that the end justifies the means. Whose mind first bore these words? The first individual that spoke them must have coined it to drive home some thought. The same applies to, “The Beginning foretells the end”. These words were borne out of my reflection last night. The subsequent paragraphs play…

Application Wheel Koncepts (APPSWHEEL) calls on interested members of the public to participate in a free WordPress training scheduled for Dec 16 – 20, 2013. This is part of our drive to make tremendous impact in the development of skilled IT personnel in Nigeria and Africa at Large. OUR VISION To use ICT as a…