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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by brainpower(m): 12:11pm On Aug 29, 2016
I don't really blame these private schools for some of their rules. Even though know that as adults these rules aren't right, they are left with no choice we abuse most of these things in this country and without forcefully taking some of these privileges away from students their school ratings won't increase. Not that they aren't abused outside the country too, but over there, they have managed to increase their ratings without stopping these things.
It can't be just coincidence that the schools that have these rules are rated as the best Private universities e.g. Covenant. While igbinedion that has been there before all of them is still struggling to cope in ratings.

This is not to undermine any school, but to state facts.
For those that will site public universities, know that the rate of cultism and various vices are very high there.
And I actually graduated from a public university so I know what I'm saying.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by pippimp(m): 12:11pm On Aug 29, 2016
Ajibel:


Thanks. Now please educate me because I want to be better informed.

There are numerous reasons why you should not restrict communication. Especially in college;

1. Security reasons

2. Educational/informative reasons.

3. Access. (You can actually use you cell phone as a hotspot).

Etc.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Nobody: 12:11pm On Aug 29, 2016
angry FAYOSE !!!
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by MadCow1: 12:12pm On Aug 29, 2016
pippimp:


Not really. Communication is key. Do that at an interview and write at the end "i'm sure you got the message". You'll get the job i promise you.

Lol..

You will be surprised..
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by AikayDaWrapper(m): 12:13pm On Aug 29, 2016
Glad I'm outta that shithole.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Standing5(m): 12:13pm On Aug 29, 2016
Sijo01:
Glorified secondary school.
Stop being petty man. How does banning of smart phone make the uni a glorified secondary school.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Enrichlee(m): 12:14pm On Aug 29, 2016
Ellidude:
At a time when the world is gradually advancing technologically? So if I am given a research work, I will only stick to the knowledge provided by the school library? Or always go to the cafe for it?

This is like the doing the wrong thing at the wrong time.
there's free wifi. U can always connect it to ur laptop

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by pippimp(m): 12:14pm On Aug 29, 2016
MadCow1:


Lol..

You will be surprised..

Anything is possible.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by MrBendel(m): 12:14pm On Aug 29, 2016
finalboss:
In a new notice released on the 28th of August 2016 via the website of Afe Babalola University, fresh and returning undergraduate students for the 2016/2017 Academic session were briefed on new rules, including the ban on smartphones. In their words,

"Mobile Phone ; The University would allow students to use telephone but limited to non-smartphones. Any TELEPHONE aside the University’s specification, inclusive of TABLETS or IPADS shall be CONFISCATED and the Student shall be SANCTIONED"

Twitter Users (some students) however
expressed displeasure.

When they should be talking about ICT Hubs advancing Technology integration into their system, they are banning Smart phones. Continued failure in leadership. They can only view the negatives rather than the positives in having smart devices. At university level, one of the important learning points is how teenagers can manage themselves, their time and be more responsible. Universities keep treating students as kids rather than training them to be adults.

It is very disappointing to see this from the school. Very obvious that the management of the school is old school.

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Dreyl(m): 12:17pm On Aug 29, 2016
MadCow1:


I'm sure you got the message.
mehn, your hatred for UNIBEN, nawa o, them deny you admission? cheesy
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by georgylee: 12:17pm On Aug 29, 2016
Primitive and totally impossible......... Please tell SAN I said so..........
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by MrBendel(m): 12:19pm On Aug 29, 2016
brainpower:
I don't really blame these private schools for some of their rules. Even though know that as adults these rules aren't right, they are left with no choice we abuse most of these things in this country and without forcefully taking some of these privileges away from students their school ratings won't increase. Not that they aren't abused outside the country too, but over there, they have managed to increase their ratings without stopping these things.
It can't be just coincidence that the schools that have these rules are rated as the best Private universities e.g. Covenant. While igbinedion that has been there before all of them is still struggling to cope in ratings.

This is not to undermine any school, but to state facts.
For those that will site public universities, know that the rate of cultism and various vices are very high there.
And I actually graduated from a public university so I know what I'm saying.

Have you ever interviewed a first class student from some of these schools. They have not social or communication skill to make it through the corporate world. Let me inform you, universities is not about theoretical education, it is about applied education. We continue to treat university students are children rather than adults thats why you still see childish behaviour from people who are 21years old. its because the universtiy has not created an environment for true higher learning. Having a smart phone does not drive cultism, or other social issues in the schools, its the lack of the proper environment, what is the investment in sports in the school or other applied life skills? none. I advise they reconsider their position, sikena.

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by MadCow1: 12:23pm On Aug 29, 2016
pippimp:


Anything is possible.


A company that denies you employment for making such a mistake isn't one I will be interested in working for except the Job I was applying for was one where 'IMPECCABLE Grammar' is a necessary condition for getting the job..

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by collinzy: 12:26pm On Aug 29, 2016
In a vast growing world as this you should be ashamed to allow such come out your mouth. People like you are the reason why the system still thinks teaching pascal and fotran programmes in our universities is okay. How more deluded can you be?
Ajibel:
How does a ban on smartphones affect the student's attitude towards their studies?

A serious student with or without a smartphone would excel.

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Nobody: 12:27pm On Aug 29, 2016
MadCow1:
ABU EKITI just overtook UNIBEN as the worst University in West Africa.. grin
I heard your beef with uniben is because you were rusticated grin

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Akolawole(m): 12:35pm On Aug 29, 2016
Do you really need smart phones in class?

I am with the school on this. Maybe, I am old-school
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by delawal: 12:45pm On Aug 29, 2016
u can take this opportunity to buy or re sale these non smartphone in the area. we deal on cheap Nokia torchlight phones

Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by ehissi(m): 12:58pm On Aug 29, 2016
MadCow1:
ABU EKITI just overtook UNIBEN as the worst University in West Africa.. grin

Taaaaaaa!!! Park well. angry
How can UNIBEN ever be the worst University in west africa when OAU, OOU, LASU and ABUAD is there!!? undecided

Fear God Ooooooh!!!!!
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Ellidude(m): 12:59pm On Aug 29, 2016
Enrichlee:
there's free wifi. U can always connect it to ur laptop
What if I don't have any?
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by RitzyPrince(m): 1:08pm On Aug 29, 2016
They didn't ban LAPTOP did they?

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by toprealman: 1:11pm On Aug 29, 2016
Their VC was bragging that Coke is also banned and nobody is allowed to drink it within the school compound. He was citing some saturated jargons as the reason for the ban.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by danchezzy(m): 1:20pm On Aug 29, 2016
Ajibel:
How does a ban on smartphones affect the student's attitude towards their studies?

A serious student with or without a smartphone would excel.









what is this one saying
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Sijo01(f): 1:23pm On Aug 29, 2016
Standing5:
Stop being petty man. How does banning of smart phone make the uni a glorified secondary school.

Madam, why's my comment making you uneasy?
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Why will a university control the type of phones adult students are to use.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Ajibel(m): 1:28pm On Aug 29, 2016
collinzy:
In a vast growing world as this you should be ashamed to allow such come out your mouth. People like you are the reason why the system still thinks teaching pascal and fotran programmes in our universities is okay. How more deluded can you be?

It seems you didnt get my post sir.

I was actually against the University's ban on smartphones.

I just wonder why you guys are blasting me.

In the latter part of my post, I wrote that a student who is serious with studies would excel with or without a smartphone.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Ajibel(m): 1:29pm On Aug 29, 2016
danchezzy:


what is this one saying

I am saying that a ban on students using smartphone in school is ill-thought of because with or without a smartphone, a serious student would always excel.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Nobody: 1:34pm On Aug 29, 2016
Enrichlee:
there's free wifi. U can always connect it to ur laptop
I school there. Which nonsense WiFi. That works only in the night? And during the day connects at 0.005 KB/s? So, if I need to print a document/urgently email it to my coursemate I should carry ky laptop around? I'm not taking the ban seriously because Thats how they've been doing, they put rubbish on the site for people to see but know that it doesn't concern/affect the students.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Nobody: 1:35pm On Aug 29, 2016
toprealman:
Their VC was bragging that Coke is also banned and nobody is allowed to drink it within the school compound. He was citing some saturated jargons as the reason for the ban.
Interesting, where did you get that news from?
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Ajibel(m): 1:35pm On Aug 29, 2016
pippimp:


There are numerous reasons why you should not restrict communication. Especially in college;

1. Security reasons

2. Educational/informative reasons.

3. Access. (You can actually use you cell phone as a hotspot).

Etc.


And do you think I was against all that?

I'm confused here why you think I don't know this was a bad move by the institution
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Nobody: 1:38pm On Aug 29, 2016
Lol

Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by pippimp(m): 1:50pm On Aug 29, 2016
MadCow1:



A company that denies you employment for making such a mistake isn't one I will be interested in working for except the Job I was applying for was one where 'IMPECCABLE Grammar' is a necessary condition for getting the job..

Obviously you are still unemployed, else you would not have said that.

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Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Standing5(m): 1:55pm On Aug 29, 2016
Sijo01:


Madam, why's my comment making you uneasy?
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Why will a university control the type of phones adult students are to use.
Why won't a uni ban phones that can easily distract them. It can aid evil communication, stalking, cultism, exam malpractice and more.
Re: Afe Babalola University Bans Smartphones On Campus, Twitter Users React by Kaybaba5(m): 1:56pm On Aug 29, 2016
They should have attached Nokia 3310 to the admision letter...given to new intakes

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