Al-Hikmah University Journal

Procrastination is a widely spread phenomenon which is very common in all facets of life.

Many individuals involve in procrastination at one time or the other in their lifetime.. The

common type among students is Academic procrastination. Academic procrastination affects

Students emotionally, morally and socially. It is against this background that this study examine

strategies for managing Academic Procrastination among Tertiary Institution Students in

Nigeria .It presents the conceptual, causes and consequences of academic procrastination on

students academic achievement and Strategies such as using

Pomodoro technique,

disconnecting from the internet, eliminating distractions, developing good study skills etc that

can be used to manage academic procrastination. Suggestions such as establishment of

Counselling Centers in all tertiary institutions across the Nation, organizing seminars for

students and lecturers on causes, effects and ways of managing academic procrastination were

given.