Private universities deserve TETFund support, Baze varsity VC tells FG By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has been urged to extend stronger funding and institutional support to private universities, with the Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Prof. Abiodun Gabriel Adeniyi, arguing that the institutions are important contributors to Nigeria’s human capital development. Adeniyi...
Over 200 Kaduna university lecturers quit over poor pay, ASUU says, threatens indefinite strike byMohammed Lere August 18, 2026 Kaduna State University (KASU) is losing experienced academic workforce, with the university’s ASUU chapter saying more than 200 professors and other lecturers had left the institution over poor service conditions and the failure to implement the...
Nigeria Won’t Change If We Only Complain By Blessing Omolola Oladapo Every day, Nigerians complain about the state of the nation. We complain about the cost of living, insecurity, poor roads, unemployment, the education system and the quality of leadership. We complain at home, in offices, in schools, at bus stops and, of course,...
Nigerian universities must adapt, embrace AI to remain relevant — Vice-Chancellors by Biola Azeez Speaker at 37th Annual General Assembly and Conference of the CVCNU The Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, has challenged Nigerian universities to urgently reposition themselves to meet the demands of a...
University of Ibadan Launches Sports Academy and Moves to Establish Faculty of Sports The University of Ibadan, has officially launched the University of Ibadan Sports Academy UISA and unveiled the academys official tracksuit, while announcing plans to establish a dedicated Faculty of Sports, marking a significant step in strengthening sports development and sports education...
The (UNILAG) will host the 20+1 Carnival edition, themed “Humanity in the Age of AI,” on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the UNILAG Sports Centre, as students of the Department of Theatre arts and film The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host the 20+1 Carnival edition, themed “Humanity in the Age of AI,” on...
Why NYSC Needs More Than Cosmetic Changes By Akinkunmi Aliyah Omotayo For over five decades, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has served as a bridge between higher education and the world of work for millions of Nigerian graduates. As the Federal Government proposes what could become one of the most far-reaching reforms of the...
Rethinking Xenophobia and Africa’s Shared Future By Joel Maina I turned on my television recently only to be met with a sight that left me wondering. It was of protesters in South Africa rallying to chase African foreigners out of their country. The claim is that foreigners are reaping the rewards of their land while...
The Untapped Power of Railways in Nigeria’s Economy By Joel Maina Rail transport remains one of the most strategic yet underutilized assets in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable development. Across the world, efficient railway systems serve as the backbone of national transportation networks, moving millions of people and vast quantities of goods quickly, safely, and affordably....
BEYOND THE TYRANNY OF A1 Why Nigeria’s Obsession with Grades is Killing Innovation. by Joel Maina In the hallowed halls of Nigerian secondary schools, a silent, suffocating phantom stalks our children. It is not the lack of infrastructure or the shortage of teachers though those remain dire but rather the toxic deification of the “perfect...
Before We Became Who We Are, There Were Teachers By Abashi Rahab Ashezi There was always that one teacher. The one whose name alone made students sit up. The one who seemed to be watching always, correcting always, insisting that things be done properly. Among students, such teachers rarely escaped a nickname. Not because they...
UNGA: What Africa Must Do After the UN Applause By Ibrahim Happiness I have followed the 81st United Nations General Assembly since the General Debate opened on 22 September, and by the third day one thing was clear: the speeches that matter are not always the loudest ones. The debate runs until 28 September under...
Qualifications and the Responsibility to Deliver By Happiness Ibrahim A certificate can tell us what someone has studied, a qualification can show what they have achieved, and a professional recognition can confirm a level of expertise. But none of these, on their own, can answer a more important question: What difference does that...
The Quiet Struggle of Young Nigerians By John Peace Ginikachukwu There is a peculiar loneliness that comes with trying to build a life in Nigeria. It is the kind that does not always announce itself with tears. Sometimes, it looks like a young woman staring at her phone after another unanswered job application. Sometimes, it...
Who Commands Nigeria’s Biggest Online Audiences? By Haruna Sheena In today’s digital age, fame is no longer restricted to movie stars, musicians, or television personalities. Millions of people now follow individuals who simply create videos from their phones, share their lifestyles, make people laugh, or consistently provide content that resonates. Social media has democratized...
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