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SUN Graduate and Brand Ambassador Bags UN’s International Women’s Day Award 2023

Ms. Aisha Zanna, a graduate of Mass Communication, at Skyline University, has not ceased to receive rave awards from the international sphere since her graduation in 2022. She recently bagged the United Nations International Women’s Day Award in the category of Grassroots and Civil Society alongside other women at the just concluded United Nations high-level International Women’s Day Award Gala 2023.  The Gala night which was organized in celebration of the exceptionality of women who are champions in promoting women’s leadership and gender equality in Nigeria was hosted by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This year’s Gala night took place on the 18th of February, 2023, at the residence of the United States Consul General in Ikoyi, Lagos. Originally from Borno State, Ms. Zanna has made notable contributions as an ardent supporter of women’s leadership and empowerment made her secure a partnership deal with Skyline University Nigeria as a Brand Ambassador. In 2020, she made a giant stride in uplifting internally displaced persons in her hometown and she participated as a speaker at the International Forum 2020 in Montréal, at Centre Mont-Royal. Aisha Zanna also made an impeccable presence at the 3rd Annual Knowledge for Prevention Symposium K4P Symposium, in Rwanda in November 2021 and wrapped up 2022 with unmatched excellence when she participated as a Panel Speaker at the 25th Anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict Mandate 2022. The International Women’s Day Awards is organized in partnership with the Diplomatic missions and Delegations of Australia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the European Union, France, Germany, the UK, and the US. The Gala event will specifically aid in boosting the visibility of outstanding women by, recognizing the notable achievements of Nigerian Women. 

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Skills Students can Learn during the Election Break

The general election is forthcoming and similar to previous elections, it may slightly disrupt a lot of activities within Nigeria. Day-to-day activities such as schooling, markets, travel, and other daily engagements may be halted temporarily. This is to enable individuals to smoothly exercise their fundamental given rights to participate adequately in the process. Among all other activities being interrupted, schooling is paramount.  This is why students are advised to judiciously spend their break wisely, by engaging in upscaling activities. Earning online certificates in skill development will support their careers and drive their passion to stay competitive and relevant as the world transforms rapidly. Some of the high-in-demand skills that students can learn include problem-solving, personal development, public speaking, networking, and effective communication. Learning these important skills will not only place students above their equals but, open the doors of massive opportunities for them. It is also through the process of skill development that students can be able to assess their competencies, unravel their weaknesses and discover new paths to success. Other soft skills that students can explore during the election break include arts and design, graphic design, fashion design, and digital marketing among thousands of skills. The overall goal of engaging in these activities is to acquire more abilities that can be useful in today’s diverse world. The more proficient a student is, the more opportunities he or she is going to get.

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Some Tips About the Students’ Life @ Skyline University Nigeria

One of the defining characteristics of Skyline University Nigeria is its strong sense of community – it corresponds excellently with global best practices on Higher Education teaching, research, and community service. The University is particularly dedicated to providing a comprehensive education to its students that will be of immense benefit to the larger community. The university has a diverse student body, and there are many opportunities for students to get involved and build professional relationships with their peers. This allows for more learning to set a pace for letting them achieve their future goals without much stress, allowing them to graduate as focus-oriented, after undergoing professional, practical, and academic engagements. Apart from its international approach to teaching, Skyline University Nigeria has a state-of-the-art library and advanced technology system, which gives students access to the resources they need to excel. The students are actively supported through several administrative approaches to be solid enough to face future challenges. Academic and other social activities are always in line with students’ career paths. Whether it’s through clubs and organizations, student-led events, or simply hanging out in the student lounge, there is always a chance to connect with others and make new friends. Some of the unique clubs at Skyline include; Sun-tech Club, Debate club, Dance, Drama, and Toastmasters clubs. In addition to academic activities and providing students opportunities to engage in other social learning experiences, Skyline University Nigeria provides students with a wide array of extracurricular activities and events. There are sports teams, cultural organizations, and service groups, as well as events such as industry visits, guest lectures, and community service projects.

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A Highlight of CEO Guest Lecture Series at Skyline University

In a bid to foster a creative learning environment, and enrich students’ personal development and the prospects of entrepreneurship, Skyline University Nigeria held a ‘CEO Guest Lecture Series’, to expose students to the successes of professionals. Mr. Femi Iromini, the CEO of ‘Moni’ spent a qualitative time sharing significant and helpful insights on the essentials of entrepreneurship, as the driving force for youth development not only in Nigeria but around the world. His lecture titled ‘Public Enlightenment on Creation of Wealth’, was specially designed and delivered to captivate the minds of youths and motivate them with inspiration from his experiences with wealth creation as a business professional and CEO. In his words, “There are multiple ways that youths can access to become prosperous in their distinct fields of endeavor. Regardless of their businesses and life goals, wealth creation remains paramount and there are always ways to improve on that”. For Mr. Femi, ‘Students at Skyline University are blessed with bountiful opportunities to realize their monetary goals among others. The digital space available allows for networking and supports the exploration of wealth creation. This alone places the students above their equals.’ He further explained that the 21st century is transforming rapidly, and youths will have to keep up with global demands to remain relevant. While making his remarks, the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President of Skyline University, Haruna Lawan Baffa, expressed his utmost gratitude to the management of the University for inviting Mr. Femi to talk on a very topical issue, especially for the youths. He said that a large number of youths are rushing to acquire wealth without the knowledge and principles of wealth creation, at a time when the business of online currency dealings is booming. Mr. Haruna then appealed to the management to invite more people who have excelled in various entrepreneurial businesses to help students tailor their careers in the right direction, which will also help equip students with the right information. The series ended with a tour around the compelling campus of Skyline University Nigeria with Mr. Femi and his team, led by Dr. Sudha Mavuri, the Dean of the School of Arts and Management Sciences (SAMSS), and Mr. Haruna.

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SUN Graduate and Brand Ambassador Invited as Nominee for the UN’s International Women’s Day Awards Gala 2023

Ms. Aisha Zanna, a graduate of Mass Communication at Skyline University, has not ceased to receive rave invites from the international sphere since her graduation in 2022. She has recently been selected to be among the award nominees in the category of Grassroots and Civil Society alongside other guests that would be gracing the United Nations high-level International Women’s Day Award Gala 2023.  This year’s gala night will be on the 18th of February, 2023, at the residence of the United States Consul General in Ikoyi, Lagos. It is organized by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The event will celebrate the exceptional women who are champions in promoting women’s leadership and gender equality in Nigeria. Ms. Zanna has made notable contributions as an ardent supporter of women’s leadership and empowerment that made her secure a partnership deal with Skyline University Nigeria as a brand ambassador. In 2020, she made an exceptional stride in uplifting the internally displaced persons in society when she participated as a speaker at the International Forum 2020 in Montréal, at Centre Mont-Royal. Aisha Zanna also made an impeccable presence at the 3rd Annual Knowledge for Prevention Symposium K4P Symposium, in Rwanda in November 2021 and wrapped up 2022 with unmatched excellence when she participated as a Panel Speaker at the 25th Anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict Mandate 2022. The International Women’s Day Awards is organized in partnership with the Diplomatic missions and Delegations of Australia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the European Union, France, Germany, the UK, and the US. The Gala event will specifically aid in boosting the visibility of outstanding women by, recognizing the notable achievements of Nigerian Women.  Last year’s event gathered some renowned personalities including Chimamanda Adichie who delivered an inspiring keynote speech. Some of the prestigious awards to be shared during the gala include; Political Leadership and Governance, Private Sector, Grassroots and Society, and HeforShe Champions among others. 

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Skyline University Nigeria and Covenant University Sign MoU on Research, Teaching, and Community Service

Skyline University Nigeria and Covenant University, two leading private higher education institutions in Nigeria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the areas of teaching, research, and community service. The MoU aims to enhance the academic and research opportunities for students, faculty, and staff of both institutions by providing opportunities for joint research projects, academic exchanges, conferences, and workshops. The collaboration is expected to enhance the quality of education and research in Nigeria by fostering a dynamic learning environment and encouraging innovation in line with global best practices. The Vice Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, said, “We are very proud to sign this MoU with Covenant University, which is one of the leading universities not only in Nigeria but, in Africa at large. This collaboration will provide students, faculty, and staff of both institutions with new opportunities to share their knowledge, information, and expertise, and to pursue cutting-edge research projects.” On his part, the Vice Chancellor of Covenant University, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, said, “the meeting is historic and it will strengthen the relationship between the two universities and enable better collaboration and spearhead future partnerships”. See the event in photos;

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Welcome to Spring Semester

Skyline University Nigeria is thrilled to welcome its continuing students back to campus! This semester marks a new beginning for all of us and we are eager to welcome back our students to a safe and supportive learning environment. As we start this new academic semester, we want to assure you that your health and safety remain our top priority. We have implemented extensive measures to ensure you have the best stay on campus. With our diverse range of academic Programmes, extracurricular activities, and social events, we are confident that you will have a fulfilling and enriching experience on campus. We encourage you to make the most of your time on campus and take advantage of all the opportunities available to you. Whether it’s through joining student organizations, participating in campus events, or connecting with classmates, we are committed to helping you build meaningful connections and create unforgettable memories. We are excited to welcome you back to campus and look forward to supporting you on your academic journey.

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SUN Student Aisha Kabir Wins Top Prize at 2023 COE Startup Challenge

The Centre for Excellence, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (COE) Startup Challenge competition for students of Skyline University Nigeria reached its climax today (Tuesday 31st January 2023). Following the successful pitch of her business plan against 8 other competitors, Aisha Kabir, a 300-level student of the Entrepreneurship Department, was crowned the winner, receiving N5,000,000 investment, to accelerate her company ‘Care Home Plus’, an organization that provides care services for the Elderly. The competition, followed a challenging pitching process in front of a panel of business experts, including Mr PK Gulati, the President Emeritus, of TIE Dubai, Ms Sicily George, the Executive Director, of TIE Dubai, Mr Sriram, Venkateswaren, the Chairman, of FullMark Group, Mrs.Anju Ganglani is Head Mistress of Prime Primary School, Prime College Kano, Mr Babangida Mohammad, the Manager of Contact Operations at 9mobile, Hajia Khaulat Idris Abubakar Bebeji, the CEO KMIA Medical Store and a host of other respective Judges. The competitors, Maryam Nawar Nour Hanga, Ahmad Nura Umar, Aliyu Farouk, Aisha Kabir, Fatima Ahmad Nuhu, Aliyu Muhammad Atiku, Fatima Ibrahim, Amina Ali Ibrahim, Aisha Abdulaziz all showed creativity in their business pitch but the competition allowed only one winner to emerge with the best prize. On announcing the winner, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Prof. Ajith Kumar V.V said, “This is a fantastic prize. Projects like this provide students with an incredible step up, giving them access to angel investors, mentors and support during a crucial stage of their business.” Winning the competition Aisha said, “This award will give me the room to be creative and the space to push out my business plan to execution and create a strong brand. See the event in photos.

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A Highlight of 2022’s Achievement – Skyline University Nigeria

The year 2022 was a remarkable year for Skyline University Nigeria. It would be recalled that the regulatory body for university education in Nigeria, The National Universities Commission, (NUC) has granted Skyline University Nigeria a PERMANENT LICENCE as a Private University following a four years provision period within which the university has operated. The license received was sequel to the recent NUC’s visit on the status of the University’s license. This is an attestation that the commission was satisfied with the efforts made by Skyline University Nigeria to meet the requirements as described by the commission for the issuance of a permanent operating license. In its vision to become one of the top 10 universities in the world, the university has in the last quarter, received accreditation of 11 Programmemes by the NUC, and gained approval to run 7 additional degree Programmemes in LL.B. Law, B.Sc. Cybersecurity and B.Sc. Data Science, Doctor of Physiotherapy, B.NSc. Nursing Sciences, Tourism & Hospitality Management, as well as Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS). As a University, Skyline University Nigeria have ranked, No 1 amongst private Universities in North-West, No 8. Private University in Nigeria, and No 16 overall University in Nigeria by the NUC in 2022. The metrics for the rankings indicated an improvement in the University’s comparative performance in the five metrics for the current orders, which included Teaching, Research, Citation, and International Outlook. The University has also featured significantly in other categories of rankings such as the World University Ranking, 4ICU Ranking, Webometrics Ranking, and the Young University Rankings. In the same vein, the university has showcased its readiness to commence Postgraduate studies which is forecasted to begin in 2023, pending the NUC’s approval.

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Skyline University Nigeria Holds 2023 Coding Challenge for Pre-Varsity Schools

In its quest to train and develop Africa’s youth with skills to meet the requirement of the global village, Skyline University Nigeria has organized its 2023 Coding Geeks Challenge Competition for Pre-varsity schools in Kano. The competition required participants to undergo rigorous tech skills, and other exciting coding challenges with windows application development and hands-on experience. The competing schools, being represented by students who meet all the requirements outlined in the competitions were assessed based on creativity, originality, and, technical excellence The competition was organized by the University’s Computer Science Department, led by Dr. Vijay Arputaraj to help develop and launch the next Africa’s digitally enabled youth. The University’s Director of Academic Support Service, Ms Sarada Maganti, declaring the Programmeme open, acknowledged the continuous support and encouragement of Private secondary schools to be part of the Coding Challenge 2023. According to her, “there is no better time to prepare for the future than now”. The 2023 Coding Challenge was a laudable initiative, especially as it relates to its emphasis on the Information Technology (IT) sector, and support for youth development that could solve some of the problems in the African continent and the global world. The goal is to upscale African talents with digital and coding skills, as they prepare for a career in the university. There was a robust panel discussion during the competition, that included the Dean SSIT Dr.Senthil Kumar A, Head of the Computer Department, Dr Vijay Arputharaj and Lecturer I Dr M. Ashok Kumar, coding event coordinators. Other panelists include Mr Aliyu Lawan, Mr Miracle Uwa, Mr. Abdullahi Sani, Ms. Hafsah Ahmed, Mr Bello Austin, Mr. Aliyu Sulieman, Mr.Ismail and Ms. Maimuna. Four schools, LEBANESE CONSULATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL led by AVIJITSAI PRADEEP NAIR emerged 1st place, INTERCONTINENTAL COLLEGE led by ZAINAB SARKI emerged 2nd, while YANDUTSE COLLEGE led by YUSUF KABIR and NIGERIAN TULIP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, led by HANIFA MOHAMMAD emerged third place respectively. All four schools received 50 book donations each, courtesy of the University’s Library.    

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