inquisitiv:

palin is the bomb, i hope to see Mccain the presido

You obviously haven't watched her recent interviews, abi? Okay, just stay focused on her face like you're doing now. for your own sanity o!

Fhemmmy:

i am sure, she has a nigerian blood, because only nigerian politicians are that stupid, wait a minute, is she blond? she must be blond to be that daft.

ah that is an insult to blondes and Nigerian politicians. To say they are like Palin, haba. she dumb gan gan Imagine the foreign policy experience and Russian neigbours gaffe. Man she dumb gan.

ah that is an insult to blondes and Nigerian politicians. To say they are like Palin, haba. she dumb gan gan Imagine the foreign policy experience and Russian neigbours gaffe. Man she dumb gan.

fine girls no dey sabi plenty bukuru.

Hmmmm, it will be difficult, very very difficult for any Nigerian school to enter the top 500.
I am in my second University here in the UK and the experience i have had CAN NEVER (ok, let me not sound too negative, CAN NOT) be replicated by any Nigerian school

There are computer labs everywhere and once you are a student you have access to these systems, which are connected to the internet, have printers, scanners etc attached to them. Being a student also gives you access to various business and academic databases AROUND THE WORLD that will help you in your studies. There are various SW programs also to assist students and staff in the analysis of their research data etc. Most lecture theatres have projectors and whiteboards for lectures.

Communication with lecturers is done via emails, as every student has his own username and password, which in essence means that every student has his or her own email account. Every student is supposed to have a laptop (well, most students) to aid in their academic pursuit. Of course, you get good connectivity (wi-fi) in most areas of the schools. I mean, when i was doing my MBA, all the lectures were recorded and put on BLACKBOARD ( a tool that enabled the university host their classes on the internet) so that those that missed the class would just go there to download it.

I can go on and on and on, but i will only depress myself some more.

Where and when do we in Nigeria want to start acquiring all these things, which will enable us enter the top 500? Take into consideration that when we are acquiring all these things, these topmost universities will not be waiting for us, they will also be advancing with new technology.

THE FINAL KILLER, when i started my Masters, having just left Nigeria ( i met about 8 or 9 other nigerians in my class). In a class of almost 80 people of all nationalities, WE (Nigerians) WERE THE ONLY ONES THAT STARTED THE PROGRAM WITHOUT LAPTOPS. The indians, chinese, japanese, koreans, malaysians etc all came with theirs. It just made me wonder aloud that , are we the only ones that do not have that 'own a laptop' culture?

university of illinois rocks.

Another reason why a sane moderator is desperately needed.
How does the topic relate to politics? Pls move to education so potential applicants can see uni rankings before they apply to 'em

On another note, everyone keeps bashing naij on it's inability to produce uni's dats among the elite, how come naij students consistently rank among the best students in this uni's?

THE FINAL KILLER, when i started my Masters, having just left Nigeria ( i met about 8 or 9 other nigerians in my class). In a class of almost 80 people of all nationalities, WE (Nigerians) WERE THE ONLY ONES THAT STARTED THE PROGRAM WITHOUT LAPTOPS. The indians, chinese, japanese, koreans, malaysians etc all came with theirs. It just made me wonder aloud that , are we the only ones that do not have that 'own a laptop' culture?

your case is very sympathetic
make una no worry, ego better

jay bee:

On another note, everyone keeps bashing naij on it's inability to produce uni's that is among the elite, how come naij students consistently rank among the best students in this uni's?

No one said Nigeria doesn't have good brains. we are saying Nigeria doesn't have good universities.

I see

Nigeria has never had good universities
The likes of OAU,UI and ABU are all living in past glories
Thats not to say that it cannot get better
But something as to be done real quick!

Top 20 Universities in AFRICA

1  University of Cape Town
South Africa

2  University of Pretoria
South Africa

3  Cairo University
Egypt

4  University of South Africa
South Africa

5  Universiteit Stellenbosch
South Africa

6  Rhodes University
South Africa

7  University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa

8  Mansoura University
Egypt

9  Ain Shams University
Egypt

10  University of Johannesburg
South Africa

11  University of the Western Cape
South Africa

12  Helwan University
Egypt

13  University of Ghana
Ghana

14  University of Witwatersrand
South Africa

15  University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

16  Université de la Reunion
Reunion

17  University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar
Senegal

18  Daystar University
Kenya

19  American University in Cairo
Egypt

20  Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
South Africa

Just Imagine!
When country's like Kenya ,Tanzania and even Reunion Island
have Universities in Africa's top 20 and the Giant ant of Africa is missing
What else can we say?
And Every other year,Jamb Denies Millions of candidates the Chances of furthering their Education.

I Pity Our Great Nation Nigeria.

darefestus:

Nigeria has never had good universities
The likes of OAU,UI and ABU are all living in past glories
Thats not to say that it cannot get better
But something as to be done real quick!

How can you say "never" and then say "past glory"?
In any case, once upon a time, those three unis were very good (i'm a graduate of 2 of them). At the moment UI is big-time trashy.

carmelily:

How can you say "never" and then say "past glory"?
In any case, once upon a time, those three unis were very good (i'm a graduate of 2 of them). At the moment UI is big-time trashy.

Oh really??Now I see why you are this stupid!

jeez you sure have a lot of negativity brewing in you.

Angelheart:

Oh really??Now I see why you are this stupid!

meaning? keep ur idiotic opinions to yourself, dumbo! I'm a UI grad and if i say it's trashy it's my opinion.

bawomolo:

jeez you sure have a lot of negativity brewing in you.

help me tell the cow.

bawomolo:

jeez you sure have a lot of negativity brewing in you.

You should stay out of this. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with you! She is an idiot!

carmelily:

meaning? keep ur idiotic opinions to yourself, dumbo! I'm a UI grad and if i say it's trashy it's my opinion.


help me tell the cow.

UI or whatever, who cares? Ure still a dumb arse!

CAT FIGHT!!!?? ?? ;DWOOHOO!!!

FIGHT!!! FIGHT !!! FIGHT!!!

@Angelarse

why can't you ask what i mean rather than get all nasty and emo? Cause, frankly, i don't know where you're coming from or what exactly you have a problem with? so what makes me stupid? Getting two degrees, or agreeing Nigeria has unis living in past glory? Go back and read my posts before u barged in and you just might realise how totally idiotic u've been. misunderstanding everything. ewu.

jay bee:

Another reason why a sane moderator is desperately needed.
How does the topic relate to politics? please move to education so potential applicants can see uni rankings before they apply to 'em

On another note, everyone keeps bashing naij on it's inability to produce uni's that is among the elite, how come naij students consistently rank among the best students in this uni's?

carmelily:

@Angelarse

why can't you ask what i mean rather than get all nasty and emo? Cause, frankly, i don't know where you're coming from or what exactly you have a problem with? so what makes me stupid? Getting two degrees, or agreeing Nigeria has unis living in past glory? Go back and read my posts before u barged in and you just might realise how totally idiotic u've been. misunderstanding everything. ewu.

Only 2 degrees?Hmmmm, Its not reflected in your posts though! Did you buy them?

Angelheart:

Only 2 degrees?Hmmmm, Its not reflected in your posts though! Did you buy them?

Angelheart,

You've been hanging out here too long. I am beginning to think you have some Naija blood in you lol

Angelheart:

Only 2 degrees?Hmmmm, Its not reflected in your posts though! Did you buy them?

Yeah, your drug dealer sells degrees too. saw how well his drugs work for you so i tried his degrees. molu.

carmelily:

Yeah, your drug dealer sells degrees too. saw how well his drugs work for you so i tried his degrees. molu.

Did you say you have 2 degrees?? REALLY?? You should go back and ask for a full refund because by the look of things, they did you no JUSTICE!! Drug dealer?? So you do know how your Naija brothers roll abi?? Ok, maybe not a full refund, just a quarter of it.

@angelheart
How do your south african brothers roll? with machetes, petrol and matches, drugs and AIDS?

cocolet:

@angelheart
How do your south african brothers roll? with machetes, petrol and matches, drugs and AIDS?

Exactly

SA brothers do worst things

I can't stay a minute in that Goddamned country.

God help me.

leave the little idiot. she's suffering from post-apartheid trauma, They functioned better when the regime told them what to say and what to think. How else would one explain the way the average south african is quick to attack individuals rather than issues. And once they hear Nigeria, they have fits of jealousy. The lazy xenophobiacs.

still waiting for the buffoon(ess) to tell me why she just barged in and insulted me.

Ok Carmelilly, Im sorry.No more squabbles.

Angelheart:

Ok Carmelilly, I'm sorry.No more squabbles.

apology accepted.

Why is Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye not in the list of best universities in the world.

At least Adekunle Ajasin University should be there.

Not to be pessimistic but seriously? Even top 1000, I would not expect to see more than 8 Nigerian schools in that list. Were they actually expecting a lof of Nigerian Unis to be there?

University of Washington, Seattle na d BOMB!

IGWE_USA:

University of Washington, Seattle na d BOMB!

If you are praising it because you are an alumni, from your tribalistic mentality I will recommend they close down the University tomorrow.

You shame the place with your reasoning.