FEATURE INTRODUCTION Starting my first semester in the university felt exciting and frightening at the same time. Everything was new. The environment, the people, the lectures, and the responsibilities. At first, I struggled to adjust to university life because it was very different from secondary school. THE CHALLENGE OF ADJUSTING TO UNIVERSITY LIFE Transitioning from
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EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION Youth protests across Africa are often reported differently by various media organizations. The way media presents these protests can influence how the public understands the actions and demands of young people. Media coverage plays a significant role in shaping perceptions of protest movements and the issues they seek to address. DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO
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FEATURE INTRODUCTION Stress has become a major part of student life in many Nigerian universities. From academic pressure to financial struggles, students face different challenges that affect both their mental health and academic performance. As students strive to meet academic expectations while managing personal responsibilities, stress continues to be a significant concern within university communities.
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INTERVIEW INTRODUCTION Balancing business and academics is becoming common among Nigerian students. As the cost of living and educational expenses continue to rise, many students have turned to entrepreneurship to generate additional income while pursuing their studies. In this interview, students share their experiences of managing school responsibilities alongside running small businesses. TYPE OF BUSINESS
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NEWS INTRODUCTION Students across different Nigerian universities have expressed frustration over the recent increase in fuel prices, saying it has affected transportation, feeding, and daily living expenses. IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION Many students explained that transportation fares have doubled, making movement to school difficult. Some who live off-campus now spend more money commuting to lectures every
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OPINION INTRODUCTION Social media has become more than just a place for entertainment among young Nigerians. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and X have slowly shaped the way young people speak, dress, think, and even define success. Today, identity is no longer formed only by family, culture, or school environment. It is now heavily influenced
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FEATURE WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? For many students, university life is more than lectures, assignments, and examinations. It is also a period of personal discovery, friendship, spiritual growth, and social engagement. Yet one question continues to shape the student experience: how do students balance active participation in campus fellowships with the demands and attractions
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EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION Data protection refers to the practices, rules, and technologies used to safeguard personal and academic information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. In today’s digital learning environment, students generate and share large amounts of data through online learning platforms, registration systems, social media, and examination portals. Understanding data protection is therefore essential for
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EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION Viral trends refer to ideas, challenges, videos, or behaviours that spread rapidly across social media platforms and gain widespread attention within a short period. Among young people, especially students and teenagers, these trends play a major role in shaping opinions, lifestyle choices, and everyday behaviour. The influence of viral trends can be both
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OPINION INTRODUCTION Masculinity refers to the set of attitudes, behaviours, and expectations that society often associates with being male. In educational settings, these expectations can influence how male students approach learning, interact with teachers, and respond to academic challenges. The relationship between masculinity and academic performance has become an important topic of discussion among educators
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