RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA'S IRRELEVANT OVERBLOATED ACADEMIC CURRICULAR -THE FINLAND EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE

By Moshood Olajide

News emanating from Finland months ago has it that she is ready to do away with the conventional traditional education system. That, there won't be subjects. Students will have to study phenomenons, events, ideas and ideals that relate to their academic aspirations only. The implication of this is that - a Geography undergraduate will not do Biology like the doctors; rather he will concentrate fully on Climate Change management and Geomorphology. A student of International Relations too will not do Philosophy more than the Philosophers; rather, he will concentrate on the theory of diplomacy and power tussle in the International Political system. An Architecture student will not do Mathematics more than the Mathematicians, rather, energy will be focused on the poor land scape viewing of most cities including its urban renewal arrangement.

The problem with the Nigerian education system is that it is too rigid to adapt to the rapidity of an advancing and dynamic system of intellection especially with the over bloated curricular been taught in most Nigerian Universities with no relevance to the day to day happenings in the modern world.

Nigerian Senate passes a Bill to Criminalize Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Universities for its Second Reading

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a Bill to Criminalize Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Universities for its Second Reading.

Many young Nigerian boys and girls suffer at the hands of lecturers, fellow students and those in administrative positions of power when they seek to further their education in our universities.

This bill, once passed and signed into law, will help stamp out all forms of harassment to make our schools more conducive for our students.


According to the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki said: "I can attest to the fact that I have received anonymous emails and messages urging the Senate to make sexual harassment in our universities a criminal offence. In this regard, as we have taken this pivotal step to get this bill off the ground, I enjoin members of the civil society and students across the country to join in the process to make sure that this bill is passed and signed, so that students can receive the protection and backing of the law as they pursue their education."

Here Is The Summary Of Senate Proceedings For Tuesday 24th May, 2016 ‪#‎TodayInPlenary‬

Dialogue Session with Students of Nigerian Universities - Dogara Address

Address by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Dogara Yakubu at the Dialogue Session with Students of Nigerian Universities held at the House of Representatives, National Assembly on 9th May, 2016

Protocols:

Introduction

I would like to start by welcoming you all to the National Assembly, this great citadel of our democracy, for this important dialogue session with representatives of students of our universities in Nigeria.

Today's novel event presents a unique opportunity for students from Universities across Nigeria to visit the National Assembly as part of a special youth development program. This initiative is the first of its kind in Nigeria and it focuses on deepening students understanding of the democratic process with special emphasis on the legislature while attempting to bridge the prevalent disconnect students have with the system.

The core objectives of this event therefore, include: to expose students to legislative practice and procedure; improve public trust in the Legislature as an arm of government; and enable students to meet and interact with their elected representatives in the National Assembly.

JAMB Official Cut-Off Marks For Nigerian Universities

Following the conclusion of the the JAMB exams, the board has released the official cut off marks for Nigerian universities.

See the list below.

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) 180

Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) 200

Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) 180

Afe Babaa University (ABUAD) No official cut-off mark.