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Is student entrepreneurship for mere survival, ambition, or long-term financial security?   Across universities in Osun State, students are increasingly combining both campus life and student entrepreneurship. Find out what this looks like and the manner of support required by these students: campusreporter.africa/osun-students-…

Opportunity Alert!📢 Are you a student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University (@UDUSOK) with an interest in journalism? This opportunity is for you! The Next Gen/Campus Reporter Project of @CJIDAfrica invites you to apply for its #JournalismClinic, an opportunity to gain practical journalism skills and learn from seasoned media professionals. 📅Deadline: April 27, 2026 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #CampusReporter #NextGen #JournalismTraining

Join us for the 2026 International Campus Journalism Conference, organised by the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where student journalists from various institutions of learning in Nigeria connect, learn, and network with industry

OAU students have begun a 72-hour lecture boycott over the school’s worsening transport crisis. After new vehicles donated by Oluremi Tinubu were rolled out for operation, students say that the new system has led to long queues, higher fares, and disruptions to movement. While management (@OAUniversity) insists that the new system is adequate, the Students’ Union is demanding urgent interventions: campusreporter.africa/oau-students-u… #OAU #StudentWelfare #CampusReporter

A yet-to-be-identified young man was found dead along a bush path near a hostel area around #EKSU. The incident has triggered panic among students. It has also raised fresh safety concerns amid recent security incidents. Read more: campusreporter.africa/dead-body-foun… #StudentWelfare #Security #CampusReporter

“At the moment, patients’ records are scattered across hospitals, pharmacies, and digital platforms. What we are building is a system that unifies all of that in a patient-centred way,” — Oladipo Daniel. With a ₦50 million grant, an EKSU student is building a digital health initiative aimed at transforming healthcare access and delivery. Read full story: campusreporter.africa/how-eksu-stude… #StudentInnovation #Journalism #CampusReporter

Gunmen attacks. Coordinated raids. Widespread violence. These claims have been circulating about #EKSU in recent days. Following a robbery incident around student hostels near the university, different unverified reports spread online, fueling misinformation and panic. However, authorities (@ekiti_uni) say the incident involved burglary and theft, not armed attacks as widely portrayed. In this report, Maryam Alli details the university’s response and confirms that a suspect has been arrested. Read more: campusreporter.africa/eksu-debunks-g… #Insecurity #CampusJournalism #StudentsWelfare

Long queues. Double rides. Higher fares. That’s the reality for #OAU students following recent transport changes. In April, the school rolled out CNG buses and tricycles donated by Oluremi Tinubu, while restricting existing vehicles to off-campus routes. Students say the changes have increased both physical and financial strain, and are calling for urgent adjustments. @OAUniversity Read more: campusreporter.africa/cng-rollout-sp…

Inadequate electricity supply continues to affect nearly every sector in Nigeria, including education. At FUOYE, students say a long-standing power crisis is taking a toll on their academics, especially as learning becomes increasingly dependent on digital devices. Read more: campusreporter.africa/fuoye-students…

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When attacks happen off campus, who protects students? Midnight robberies at three hostels around #EKSU left students injured and robbed, with many alleging a delayed security response. Now, some are fleeing their hostels, raising concerns about weak security systems and a lack of clear accountability for student safety. Read more: campusreporter.africa/midnight-hoste… #Ekiti #security #CampusJournalism

Here's a peek into our three-day Campus Journalism Clinic at @OAUniversity! Over three impactful days in Osun State, 40 campus journalists gained hands-on reporting skills, explored the core principles of ethical journalism, and learned how to responsibly tell stories that matter in their communities. With support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, this @CJIDAfrica initiative is helping shape the next generation of informed, ethical, and confident storytellers. #NextGen #CampusReporter #JournalismClinic

By April 1, OAU students could face a transport crisis. Here’s why: The school plans to commence usage of the 50 CNG buses and 30 tricycles donated by Oluremi Tinubu, while phasing out 150 ‘Town-gboro’ buses and about 250 bikes that currently move students daily. Students fear this shift could reduce access and widen the capacity gap. Read the full story 👇 campusreporter.africa/new-wheels-new…

That's a wrap for the three-day Campus Journalism Clinic in Osun State! Over the three days, 40 campus journalists gained hands-on reporting skills, learned core principles of ethical journalism, and explored how to apply these skills to cover issues in their communities responsibly. They also learned about civic education and ways to participate in democratic processes as informed citizens. A big thank you to the Royal Norwegian Embassy for supporting this initiative. #NextGen #CampusReporter #JournalismClinic #OsunState

In the final session, participants were divided into groups for a story ideation exercise, where they were tasked with developing story ideas focused on issues in their immediate communities. The groups then presented their story ideas #CampusReporter #NextGen #JournalismClinic

It's Day 3 of the three-day Campus Journalism Clinic in Osun. We started the day with a recap session, where participants reflected on and shared key takeaways and insights from the previous sessions. #CampusReporter #NextGen #JournalismClinic #OsunState