When the pioneer students of the Department of Development and Strategic Communication first walked into the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, few could have imagined the remarkable journey ahead. The faculty was still finding its footing, the department was relatively unknown, and even locating it on campus was, for some, an adventure. Yet those...
UNIABUJA Students Plant Trees to Mark Anti-Desertification Campaign Students of the Department of Development and Strategic Communication, University of Abuja (UniAbuja), alongside lecturers from the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, on Tuesday planted ten trees across the faculty premises as part of activities marking the global campaign against desertification and drought. The tree-planting...
Tackling Rising Drug Abuse in Nigerian Universities By Osikale Ahleeyah Adetomiwa Imagine a student, once the pride of his home or community, who arrived at the university with nothing but a box of books and a dream to become an engineer. By his second year, the pressure to stay awake for exams and the subtle...
A Bridge to the Future or a Path to Despair? An Urgent Call for NELFund to Resolve Payment Delays. by Joel Maina The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) was heralded as a beacon of hope, a revolutionary intervention designed to ensure that no Nigerian student, regardless of their financial background, would be denied the right...
Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Finalize Plans For 2026 Sports Festival Graduates of Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, have finalized plans for their much-talked-about and highly-expected sports festival scheduled to hold this Saturday at the institution’s premises, Sports247 gathered. The event, tagged Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association (PAUAA) Sports Festival 2026, will feature healthy competitions in male and female...
FCMS Holds First Student Election, Elects New Executive Council By Igboka Annabel The Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCMS) conducted its first-ever student election on Friday, June 26, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The election saw students elect representatives into various executive positions. Although voter turnout was initially low, participation increased as the exercise...
UniAbuja Students Champion Safe Ride Initiative By Chukwudi Divine Students of the Department of Development and Strategic Communication, University of Abuja, on Friday launched the “Safe Ride, Safe Life” Campaign, a road safety initiative aimed at promoting responsible driving practices among commercial tricycle (Keke) operators and raising awareness on accident prevention within the university...
NMA rewards UNILAG’s best medical, dental graduates with N500,000 The Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA) Lagos State chapter, has rewarded two outstanding graduates of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos with a total sum of N500,000 in recognition of academic excellence. The awards were presented during the 2024/2025 Medical and Dental Induction and Awards Ceremony...
SOSSAMANIA: Longest sporting event in Unilag ends in grand style The University of Lagos (Unilag) witnessed the close of its longest-running sports tournament on 21st May 2026, as the 2026 Social Science Student’s Association (SOSSAMANIA) Sports Festival ended in grand style at the ISL Field and UNILAG Sports Complex. The 21-day festival, which held from...
REPORTER’S DIARY: From Spectator to Accidental Fellow By Adisa Balkis Omotayo I first heard about the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship from my father, who explained its focus on developing young communicators and the opportunities it offered. I was immediately interested and registered, only to discover later that the fellowship was designed for graduates,...
LOVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE REDEFINING ROMANCE By Turaki Mary Love is a complex and multifaceted human emotion that has evolved over time. Traditionally, romantic love has been associated with trust, intimacy, commitment, responsibility, companionship, and emotional closeness. These values have long formed the foundation of romantic relationships. However, the rapid...
Nigeria’ Payroll Fraud: Why Audits Are Not Enough By Ibrahim Happiness The editorial published on page 19 of The Nation on Monday, August 31, 2026, titled “An Audit Long Overdue,” raises an issue that should concern every Nigerian taxpayer, not just accountants, auditors and public finance officials. The revelation that two fictitious federal...
INTERN’S CORNER: My Lessons From The National Spokespersons Awards By Blessing Omolola Oladapo On August 13, 2026, I had the opportunity to attend the 4th Economic Confidential Annual Lecture and 6th National Spokespersons Awards at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, as part of my internship with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic...
Sensational Media and the Battle for Nigeria’s Youth By Joel Maina Sometimes, I wonder what the average Nigerian youth would remember after spending an entire day scrolling through social media. Perhaps it would be a celebrity controversy, a frightening video, a political argument, a sensational headline or an unverified story that everyone seemed to...
About: CampusConnect is an online news medium for campus journalists reporting news in education, politics, business, sports, and entertainment.
Address: Plot 111 Gidado Idris Way, Wuye, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
