Nigeria universities

Cultism remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria universities, contributing to violence, substance abuse, and disruption in academic environments. Despite numerous anti- cultism campaigns, many students continue to engage in cult-related activities. This study explores the use of cartoon characters as an illustrative medium to raise awareness about the dangers of cultism. Through engaging visuals narrative, cartoons have the potential to communicate complex social issues effectively, especially to young audience. The study employs a mixed method approach, combining survey and interviews with university students to accesses their perceptions of cultism and the impact of cartoon –based messaging. Findings suggest that cartoons can serve as an effective alternative to traditional anti-cultism strategies, offering relatable and visually compelling messages that resonate with students. The concludes that incorporation cartoons into awareness campaign could enhance student engagement and contribute to reducing cultism in Nigeria universities.

The study examined challenges encountered by student teachers during teaching practice in Nigeria Universities with reference to University of Benin. Five research questions guided the study that adopted a simple descriptive research design.Thepopulation of the study was 300Level and 400Level students of the Faculty of Education, University of Benin for 2017/2021 academic session. The method for data collection was Random Sampling Technique which was used to draw a sample size of 200. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire that was duly validated and its reliability determined. The findings show that inadequate funds, class management and supervision are some of the challenges student.The study also reveals that location of teaching practice school, transportation to the school of practice, extra work load given to the student teacher by the head teacher, lack of infrastructure in the practicing school and negligence on the part of the student teacher are challenges encountered by student teachers during teaching practice.x The study concluded that the challenges encountered by students are numerous. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were made the provision of adequate instructionalmaterials by the practicing school, organization of ef ective and adequate orientation for the student teacher by the institutions and posting of student teachers to schools close to them to enhance teaching practice efectiveness to achieve education for sustainable development in Nigeria