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The Supervisor, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) assigned to Skyline University Nigeria Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre, Dr. Aminu Yakubu, being accompanied by Resident Monitor Prof Mikail Umar Kiru, Biometric Verification Reporting (BVR) Officer, Mr Aliyu Abdullahi, JAMB Technical Officer, Eng. Abdullahi Musa Gwadabe, NSCDC Security amongst others, has commended the University Management for its conducive environment and necessary facilities experienced during the JAMB 2021/2022 examination. He gave this commendation on Wednesday, 23rd June 2021, when he paid a courtesy call to the office of the SUN Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V. In his commendation of Biometric verification exercise: pre-examination and post-examination, he rated highly the University’s professionality in handling security issues; the conduct of candidates in and outside the examination hall; conduct of the officials of the examination; the Facilities and arrangement of candidates inside the examination hall. Earlier, Professor Ajith, while receiving the visitors, appreciated the positive comment by the supervisor, especially in the areas of the university’s facilities and infrastructure that meet evolving needs at a competitive level and are an asset to recruit and retain quality students, faculty, and staff. “We find it necessary to improve our space, to accommodate our plans for the various schools and departments”, the Vice-Chancellor added. Also present at the meeting were the University’s Head Librarian/JAMB Centre Administrator, Mr. Kabiru Danladi Garba, the Registrar of SUN, Mr Haruna Aliyu, the JAMB Internal Coordinator, Mr. Fadilu Yakasai, Technical Support I, Mr. Ibrahim Babangida Auwal, and the Technical Support II, Mr. Bello Augustine.

Apart from skills and experiences, academic performance is one of the factors considered by employers in hiring staff for their respective organizations. The staff will be responsible for the organization’s development and overall growth. Students have to put in much effort in their studies to obtain good grades and prepare themselves for future opportunities in the workplace environment. But there are certain common problems affecting students’ academic performance. Five of these problems includes: Feeling overwhelmed Having Poor Sleep Habits Skipping Classes Unable to balance social and academic life Procrastination University can make you feel overwhelmed with the requirements of life (Friends, daily pressure of campus life, texting and talking as well as socializing). You should not let this go for long. Consider talking to someone, seeking advice from a professional to help you organize, prioritize and manage the pressure being placed on you. You can become ineffective in your work in school as an undergraduate student because of poor sleeping habits. The effect of sleep deprivation on your health can challenge your current study as well as your physical and mental health. The temptation to skip classes may be high at times, but when you do this, you will likely spend your money gathering information given during class times and you will not receive the benefit of the instruction as well as information regarding grading, future assignments, and opportunities outside the classroom. you may also be failing to spend time with professors and classmates who may, upon graduation, become part of a valuable network.  While college promotes both social as well as academic experience, these must be balanced to maximize success in both areas. procrastinating may have been an acceptable exercise in Secondary/High school but will likely become a challenge in the university. When we do not get to know and spend time with classmates, professors, and other academic advisors, we lack support and a place to go for ideas and answers when a problem does arise.

Attaining a good academic performance has been the drive for many undergraduates. While this focus is important, identifying skillsets required for a future job application can be very helpful. A skill is related to a specific ability required in one’s academic journey that will eventually lead to a successful career. For example, having the skill of a creative content writer, while possessing a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or related disciplines in the humanities, can set a student apart from others. Students’ academic performance should reflect their skills and values because when an individual is submitting an application for a job or discussing the job with a potential employer in an interview, he or she will frequently be asked about his or her skills and qualifications. For this reason, it is important to spend some time in school, learning specific skills related to the demands in one’s chosen career. Identifying the difference between the skills required to excel in your chosen career or study, while pursuing academic qualifications will give students a competitive edge. For example, an individual who wants to become a graphics designer for a reputable company might have to possess certain skills in Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, etc, that might make him or her a better candidate. Having the academic qualification is a plus because it will improve the candidates’ communications skills, and the ability to take initiative.  In Skyline University Nigeria, pursuing academic qualifications often involves learning specific skills that will set students apart in their career journey. In the university, there are several ways to improve a student’s skills for a certain job. Completing a training or certification Programme through the Centre for Continuous learning is another way to increase qualifications in a very specific area. Increasing skills, however, might require more dedicated independent work. For instance, through participation in extracurricular activities, student clubs and organizations, voluntary services as well as community services.

Executives of the Kano Rotary Club have paid a courtesy visit to Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) on Thursday, 10th May 2021. The President of the Rotary club, Mr. Kassim Yakubu, speaking on the purpose of his team visit, stated that, his organization would like to start up a club for students of the university, to give back to the community as well as develop their personal and professional skills. He added that it would strengthen the existing relationship with the university and upon availability. Mr. Kassim who gave a brief history of the club’s establishment stated, that the club was established on 14th May 1984 and had carried notable projects in Kano and its environments, such as polio campaign, establishing study centers for the less privileged, most especially for the children and women. The club according to him has also ventured into outreach Programmes, where they dig well for urban communities in Kano State. On behalf of the Kano Rotery Club, he appreciated the management of Skyline University Nigeria for the warm reception. The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V in his remarks, stated that he has heard so much about the Kano Rotary Club and it gladdened his heart to formally welcome him to the university. He noted that Skyline University Nigeria is an initiative of the UAE, aimed at bridging the gap in education in Nigeria and the world over. The Vice-Chancellor added.  Prof. Ajith shared some of his personal experience as an active member of the Rotract club in India and expressed his happiness to experience a similar thing in Kano. He added that SUN Would be happy to have a rotary club in the University and urged his team to put all the necessary efforts together to make it happen and allowed the students to take ownership. Other members of SUN management who made contributions in the meeting were the University Registrar, Mr. Haruna Aliyu, the Director of Academic Support Service, Ms. Sarada Maganti, and the Head of Sports, Mr. Musa Mohammed.

To mark the World Environment Day on June 5th 2021, Skyline University Nigeria has organized a poster competition amongst participants across private secondary schools in the Kano metropolis. The competition which was held on Monday, 8th May 2021, was opened for all the artists from the competing schools who submitted an entry. The event with the theme ‘Our Earth Our Home’, involved presentation of posters and quiz competition. World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5th June every year and is one of the university’s vehicles for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging from environmental issues to marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. 14 schools competed in the event. They include First Grade Comprehensive School, Kingswit International School, Lufaloy Grammar School, Asha International Model School, Andal Science Academy, Yandutse College, Hasyanda International School, Nigerian Tulip International College, Jofay International School, Nifolk International School, Intercontinental College, Swiss Cottage International School, Prime College and Zayyad Academy. The competing schools, being represented by students who meet all the terms and conditions of the competitions were assessed and judged on the basis of creativity, originality, composition, technical excellence, and how well they were able to communicate their ideas to match their posters. Nigerian Tulip International School, represented by Benjamin A. Emmanuel, scored 163 points at first place and received a HP laptop computer. Intercontinental College represented by Maryam Sani Mohammad had 160 points, took second place and received an IPad, while Yandutse College being represented by Yabawa Gana with 157.5, points took third place and received a mobile phone. Other consolation prices are standing fans. Earlier, while delivering his remark, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, who welcomed the participants to the event stated that World Environment Day has grown to become a global platform for public outreach. He appreciated the team led by the university’s Event Coordinator, Ms. Nafisa Inuwa for organizing an impressive competition and to the judges, consisting of the SUN Director of Academic Support Service, Ms. Sarada Maganti, Prof. Sanjoy Pal (Department of Biology & Microbiology) and Ms. Jyoti Rajwar (Department of Microbiology).

Facilitators at the recently held 2021 World Environment Day Webinar with the theme, ‘Resetting our relationship with nature’ have sensitized the public that protecting nature is vital in our fight against the current environmental crisis. These crises include Global warming, the depletion of stratospheric ozone, the acidification of surface waters, the extinction of species, the destruction of tropical forests and the precipitous decline of biodiversity. The webinar was organized by Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) on Friday 4th June 2021. Prof. R.Y Hiranmai of the Central University of Gujarat, Dr. Debashish Ghosh of CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dr. Dharmendra K. Dube of Bule Hora University, Ethiopia, Dr. Ameer Kalandra of Jigjiga University, Ethiopia, Dr. Shahid Khan, a Tourism expert and Dr. Iliyasu Garba of Skyline University Nigeria (Visiting), all Keynote Speakers at the webinar agreed amongst others that environmental crisis presents an immense challenge to policy-makers and to many other organizations and individuals who must find a creative solution to sustainable environment. Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, stated that as part of the effort to promote a sustainable environment, which is aligned with the theme of the webinar, the university has deemed it fit to hold this webinar as well as the poster competition amongst secondary school in Kano. He thanked the participants and facilitators for honouring the call to be part of a Programmeme that will promote ‘mother earth’. He stated that the webinar served as a platform for generating awareness on the problems facing our environment such as air pollution, plastic pollution, among others. “Furthermore, we will be involving the student to helps drive change in sustaining national and international environmental policy” Prof. Ajith noted. He ended his speech with a note, “Take time for everything before time takes care of everything”. Sanjoy Pal, a Professor of Biology & Microbiology in Skyline University, gave the closing remark. He expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for his enthusiasm towards the event and appreciated the speakers for their wonderful presentations. “We will hold the next round on Monday, 4th June, 2021 on poster competition to spread more awareness”. Dr. Sanjoy stated.