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In the fight against the further spread of Covid-19 outbreak, all institution of higher learning, secondary and primary schools are shut down nationwide. In a situation like this, it’s ok to feel bored, worried and confused about the status of your university’s graduation as scheduled in your application letter. While Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has adopted virtual learning in the past months, students of the university have resorted to studying from home, via virtual classes. While schools are temporarily closed, we have anonymously gathered some testimonial from our students to help keep your study mood up and stay positive in this time of uncertainties. “Am studying from home and I have everything I need. Online classes start at 9:00 am the earliest. The lessons are taking place as usual and it is very convenient. Interestingly, it has helped in boosting our digital skills. I take classes in my room all day long but I just missed school because of friends and the encouragement I get amongst Skyline University community. I must admit, it is sometimes boring to sit at home all day but we have to cope with this for the sake of our safety.” “While taking lectures from home, I realized how much I got lost in the things I had to do to prepare for campus every day, attending classes, getting assignments done, following up on academic clubs and every other activity that keep students busy, while at the same time forgetting how important it is to spend time with family. I started again to tend to family needs to bring some colours back into my life. With some effort, I will put a smile on the faces of my family while I take classes online. These days, I keep my mind productive and put your thoughts and ideas into writing. Maybe this will be the beginning of a new desire to learn creative writing. Stay safe, stay indoors!” “The first week after Skyline University answered the call of the National Universities Commissions (NUC) on lockdown, not many places were closed and I could still go out and come back at will. Soon as the virus spreads to more states in Nigeria, all the places I could go out to became closed and sitting at home became boring. Usually, I would put on my phone or laptop and be entertained simply but my parents feel that is not a healthy way to keep going amidst the lockdown. So, when the university announced the adoption of a virtual class and lecture timetable were sent to students, I have found a much better way of entertaining myself, particularly connecting with coursemates on the virtual class platform, as well as discussing important projects and assignments. I also love reading and am reading now for my exams.” “At the campus, I could approach the Professors at any time if I have questions and I can also discuss with my classmates at will. Today, I miss my friends physically and staying at home for such a long time has become boring. But its been a relieve having the ability to log into the online platform while learning from home, using a digital device and an internet connection. When I first learned about the lockdown, I was happy, about the extended vacation but now, I just want everything to go back to being normal.” “I don’t see this as an extended holiday and I would not advise students around the world whose schools have been closed due to Covid-19 to do the same. There is a reason why we are out of school, which is to stop the further spread of the virus. It is not time for us to lose our mind and be unhappy. We are studying differently and if we stopped now, how are we supposed to remember where we left off before the closure of schools? I keep learning with online classes, through the university’s online platform. I read books, learning new catering skill online to keep my mood up because this is an opportunity to try new things. What I would tell other students going through the same situation around the world is to try and do the things you enjoy.”

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), the first private university in Northwest Nigeria in collaboration with her sister university, Skyline University, Sharjah, has organized a 5-day e-workshop for private pre-varsity schools in North East region of Nigeria. The workshop is designed to support the future of work from home, enhance work-life balance during tough times as well as demonstrate the importance of machine learning amongst participants. The 5-day e-workshop which was tagged ‘Reboot Training’ kicked off on Tuesday, 5th to 9th May 2020 and featured participants from all sections of secondary schools. The workshop was divided into two groups and conducted by thirteen foreign-trained professors from Sharjah. The first presentation was made by Dr. Ramakrishna, Dr. Taleb and Dr. Abdul Salam who spoke on remote working environment, benefits and challenges as well as technical issues related to remote working environment in group A. The second presentation was made by Dr. Kakul Agha, who spoke on ‘work from home & enhancing work-life balance during tough times’. The third presentation was on Machine Learning by Dr. Taher Ghazal and Dr. Manas Pradhan who unveiled Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis for all participants in group B, amongst other instructors. In his presentation at the e-workshop, one of the instructors, Dr. Manas, described Artificial Intelligence as the ability of a computer or robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. Dr. Manas, who is an expert in molecular Computing, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, Data mining, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning etc, said AI is changing the world of businesses. Delivering a paper titled, ‘Virtual team management and Leadership’, Dr. Petr said that virtual learning is synonymous to regular class teaching methodologist in many aspects, adding that the world is beginning to adapt the methods of virtual learning with not more than 250 participants. “Soon, group of individuals who work together from different geographic locations will rely on communication technology such as email, skype, Microsoft teams, zoom etc. services to collaborate and reach achievable heights”, he asserted. While positing that secondary/primary schools, higher institutions, all have roles to play concerning future information technology trends amongst students, Dr. Abdul Salam who delivered training on ‘technology issues related to remote working environment’ said that the workshop would provide methods, technologies and skills needed to make meaningful impact in the educational industry. He averred that schools must give rooms for change for students to be globally competitive. While giving his opening remark, the workshop convener and Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Professor Sudhakar Kota stated that the workshop aimed to empower the Proprietors/ Administrators of secondary schools in Kano in solution strategies, given the present global epidemic, Covid-19. In his words, “In this time of isolation, connecting for mutual benefit was the first step Skyline has taken in empowering the Proprietors of the schools”. Professor Kota added that the workshop would enable participants to take full initiatives of activities such as this to build a strong learning outcome cutting across different disciplines amongst the teachers and students of their respective schools. Thus, making the secondary schools have access to first-hand information about workshops and training in Skyline University Nigeria. The weeklong workshop which had an attendant of over 100 participants, attracted lots of positive feedback from participants. Giving her appreciation on behalf of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Nigeria, Hajiya Maryam Magaji, (Deputy National President) wrote, “We want to appreciate your effort for organizing such an educative, inspiring and innovative Programme. May Almighty Allah reward you bountifully. We also  wish the next Programme would cover the entire nation, Thanks!” Hon. Aliyu Rabiu Kurfi of Danmasani International, Katsina and the President of North West Region (NAPPS), agreed that the e-workshop was every step a real educational fun and ‘food for thoughts’ for all participants. He said “Each of the lessons commenced with stress-mitigating teasers to establish good rapport among the fairly distant ‘strange online bedfellows’. It was a wow-series of competent, resourceful, approachable, communicative, distant learner-centric, patient and often humorous professionals. Our appreciation knows no bounds to the organizers and facilitators of the Programmeme. We say a very special Thank You for the Programmeme, as we look forward in anticipation of more and more ala the Oliver Twist. Congratulations!!!” Another participant, Mr. Samuel Adejoh, the Principal of Asha International School, Kano, said that “The online training was a wonderful experience, characterized with learning of new ideas… I believe Skyline University Nigeria, have created a path of new online discoveries for other academic institutions to follow. I am grateful to be exposed to such an experience. The topics raised in the training are so relevant to 21st Century learning and leadership. The seminar was timely and necessary for school owners and administrators. The thought of using the Microsoft Team App was unique instead of the usual Zoom Cloud App adopted by many for online seminars. God bless you!” Damilola Ajala, from Tots Academy, Abuja described the online seminar as a good initiative. As she puts it, “First of all, it was my first time knowing about the Microsoft Team and I discovered it is a very good meeting app. I joined from day one and logging in wasn’t difficult at all. I particularly will comment on Dr Sharon, Dr Tariq and Dr Manas (Introduction to Machine Learning). Their teaching was very simplified, explicit and interactive. Mr Tauqeer on Excel Training made me go back to embracing excel (Couldn’t imagine someone could teach Excel online as he did). Great job to them and every other speaker. Mr. Lawan Sayyadi of Shubla Academy, who was happy to participate in the Programmeme said “The Programme has been refreshing, educating, exciting and interacting. I’m sure most of the participants did enjoy it and benefitted from it. We look forward to more of it through the synergy of SUN and NAPPS.” According to Ms. Salamatu Garba, proprietor of Wofan Comprehensive School Kano, a participant at the e-workshop, “the Programmeme was a way forward to re-organizing ones’ priorities to factor in a home working

After the closure of schools across the world, following the rapid spread of the Covid-19 outbreak, you may be worried about what universities and colleges are doing about your undergraduate application. You want to know if the coronavirus has foiled your plans of becoming a future student at Skyline University Nigeria, how the university is responding, how virtual learning is being received by current students, what the university is doing about your admission etc. while the end of Covid-19 pandemic remains uncertain. Skyline University Nigeria is as much affected by the situation as are the students, but, we are adjusting the application and enrolment process to suit the current situation, to fit the changes in the virtual learning schedule. We urge you to continue going through our application process through our online application platform. Skyline University Nigeria would like to reassure applicants that a lockdown is not the end of academic activities in the university. The university’s management has continued to accept applications for degree Programmemes into the October 2020 intake. While the full extent of the lockdown, you can find the latest news about undergraduate application/admission in Skyline University Nigeria on our website @sun.edu.ng and social media handles @SkylineUniversityNG (Facebook) and @SkylineUNigeria (Twitter). Besides, we are now accepting the undergraduate application as well as IJMB result for Direct Entry admission. Although the current situation is not very great at the moment, the university’s management would like to encourage applicants to keep their eyes on the prize and not give up on their education. If you’ve written the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination this year, it means you’ve already started your application process. We are working hard from home to ensure your admission remained secured. So, yes, it’s good to know that we are still accepting applications from students at this time. We advise you to make good use of your time staying at home by doing your research thoroughly about Skyline University Nigeria, accessing your application options via the university online platform. While this process is ongoing, you should also not give up on your personal development. There are lots of online short training to keep you learning and help you manage your time studying at home.

As the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic became unavoidably clear, first, in line with the health experts’ directives, Institution of higher learning, Secondary and Primary schools as well as other business environment were permitted to observe social distancing. Secondly, the National Universities Commission (NUC) issued a circular for all Nigerian Universities to suspend classes. Skyline University Nigeria had suspended classes and declared that second semester will be completed online via online virtual learning platform, engaging students with technology-mediated learning on an unprecedented scale. This shift in operations in the university forced widespread training on faculty, non-faculty as well as students to be ready for the digital world around the new idea. Professors, in particular, sought to rethink their classes for virtual learning, an indication that the crisis is going to transform many aspects of life, including the educational sector. As this crisis-driven experience launches in Skyline University Nigeria, the university’s management has been collecting data and paying attention to how virtual learning has helped to improve the students of the university in all respect. The potential for the university to provide innovative learning approaches such as virtual learning is already being widely explored by the students of the university in both traditional and non-traditional educational settings. There are potential benefits of virtual learning technologies amongst students of the university which meets the expectations of the diverse student’s body, challenging students’ in this global age. Virtual learning at Skyline University Nigeria is carried out through online, web-based training and technology, allowing interactions and encounters with other participants and providing access to a wide range of resources, customized for education expected to have a greater focus on meeting students expectations, widening students’ participation in ICT, which in turn has necessitated the development of lifelong learning skills for students of the university. In terms of students competencies, students of Skyline University Nigeria is already aware of what it entails to motivate their learning instinct because of the robust supports provided to the students such as ICT implemented technologies, sufficient training on the virtual learning technologies, learning support materials, etc. Students’ engagement in virtual learning has therefore complemented the efforts of the lecturers at SUN, acquiring practical skills and learning to solve complex academic problems. Based on testimonials gathered from students on the virtual learning experience, virtual learning has increase their skills in ICT, that will allow participation in the global platform which is vital for sustaining students’ competitiveness. The awareness of virtual learning amongst the students of the university has determined to a greater extent, more flexible learners who are problem solvers and who can contribute positively in improving the way things are done in the country and other nations of the world. Students already possessed sophisticated knowledge of Digital skills with information-based technologies. Virtual learning has become an integral part of learning in Skyline University Nigeria equipping student’s with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster the growth of flexible, creative and lifelong learners.

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) became the official study centre for the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Institute of Education (IJMB), Programmeme on 15th of April 2020. The IJMB is an Advanced level Programmeme moderated by the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna State, with various partnering accredited centres and Institutions nationwide. What is most interesting about the institution’s study centre is that SUN also accepts the IJMB result for Direct Entry admission into 200 level.

ADVANTAGE OF IJMB:

1. It’s a Federal Government approved Programmeme, certified by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

2. IJMB candidates are expected to select any three (3) A/Level IJMB subjects combination related to their preferred course of study at the university

3. The IJMB Programmeme is completed within 9-12 months. Upon successful completion of the Programmeme, candidates can secure Direct Entry admission into Skyline University Nigeria.

4. Candidates are expected to obtain 5-8 points out of a total of 15 points to be eligible for the university’s admission.

5. Unlike JAMB and Post UTME that expire every year, The IJMB result has no expiration date, so you don’t border about rewriting any exam as far as IJMB is concerned.

6. Awaiting Result aspirants can equally apply.

The IJMB Programmeme is suitable for students intending to pursue higher education but were either denied admission due to failure to pass JAMB examination amongst many other reasons associated with securing undergraduate admission. Interested IJMB Candidates are expected to select any three (3) A/Level IJMB subjects combination related to their preferred course of study at the university. Note that all course are offered in IJMB.

While the IJMB has its benefits as stated above, taking the IJMB at Skyline University Nigeria has its many benefits. Apart from gaining Direct Entry admission into 200 level, the university has made available, all the necessary facilities to make study easy and flexible, with capable hands for each course. Security is not a problem because the university campus is well secured. With our multicultural best practices, we assure candidates an international exposure and best learning experience.

Candidates who have secured admission into the SUN IJMB Programmeme, therefore, must satisfy all the requirement expected to gain Direct Entry admission into the University’s undergraduate degree Programmeme. He/she is expected to obtain 5-8 points out of a total of 15 points to be eligible for the university’s admission. Registration for admission into SUN IJMB centre will be updated shortly. Follow this page to know more about the SUN IJMB accredited study centre.

Candidates who have secured admission into the SUN IJMB Programmeme, therefore, must satisfy all the requirement expected to gain Direct Entry admission into the University’s undergraduate degree Programmeme. He/she is expected to obtain 5-8 points out of a total of 15 points to be eligible for the university’s admission.

For professional success in the domain of accounting and management courses, Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has endorsed the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) as a must-have, to enable students to gain diverse and complex advanced accountancy concepts. The ACCA is ideal for students looking to gain an additional qualification and become a chartered accountant, or work in the accountancy, audit or tax firm.

With the normal routine gone and family need to stay indoors due to lockdown, it is becoming more difficult to find creative ways to maximize one’s time. While many parents are trying to control the urge not to scream at disturbing children under these circumstance others have found quite interesting ways to maximize their time. Here are some tips to keep your mind sane amidst COVID-19 lockdown.

A letter from the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Institute of Education (IJMB), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has expressed satisfaction with the quality of facilities available at Skyline University Nigeria to admit and manage Programmemes in the in IJMB. The IJMB Programmeme is primarily designed to provide an opportunity for candidates who missed out on University Admission to normal degree Programmemes in Nigerian tertiary education.

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) in a bid to assert her status as the University with the most trained graduates in advanced business and managerial skills, was awarded a silver learning partner status, by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), the global body of professional accountants. This partnership permits SUN to conduct accounting courses for the students and professionals in accounting to acquire professional certification along with their degree Programme.

With the temporary closure of schools across the country as a measure to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID 19), institutions of higher learning such as Skyline University Nigeria have adapted virtual learning education, quickly migrating the university’s entire curriculum online to keep students on track.