Nigerian Children Are Caught Between Promise, Policy and Persistent Exclusion
Every society is often judged not by the strength of its present, but by the wellbeing of its children. In Nigeria, that verdict is increasingly shaped by a troubling paradox, a nation rich in youthful population, yet burdened by one of the highest rates…
Meet Professor Segun Aina, the New Man Set to Lead JAMB
He is 39-year-old and ready to roll in one of the demanding examination institutions in Nigeria – JAMB. A new chapter is set to begin at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board following the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the agency’s…
Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Some University Courses — JAMB
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, has clarified that Mathematics is no longer a compulsory requirement for admission into certain university programmes in Nigeria, particularly language-related courses. Benjamin made…
Nigeria Emerges Third-Largest Source of International Students in UNESCO New Report
A new global report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has revealed that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million in 2024,…
Why Nigerian Government Stopped The Misuse of Honorary Doctorate Titles
The Federal Government has introduced a new regulatory framework aimed at curbing the growing misuse and commercialisation of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Why? The decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council,…
NSUK Makes Clarification on Convocation, Dismisses ‘Commercialisation’ Claims
The Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has defended the integrity of its postgraduate programmes and record-breaking Silver Jubilee Convocation, pushing back against criticisms suggesting that the institution is “commercialising” academic degrees.…
Degrees Without Skills? Report Reveals Why Many Nigerian Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs
A new workforce report is challenging a long-held assumption about unemployment in Nigeria, suggesting the crisis may be less about a shortage of jobs and more about a shortage of skills. According to findings released by Proten International, a…
Books Can Rewire Your Mind And Revive Your Joy for Learning
While screentime can be consuming and shrink attention spans, books can offer powerful alternatives for depth, clarity, and transformation. From boosting intelligence to strengthening emotional awareness, reading is increasingly being recognised not just…
Global Education Crisis Deepens as 273 Million Children Remain Out of School
The UNESCO has raised fresh concern over the state of global education, revealing that about 273 million children and young people are currently out of school. The figure, contained in its 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report, marks the seventh…
Media Expert Urges Oyemekun Grammar School Students to Uphold Credibility in Journalism
Students of Oyemekun Grammar School have been encouraged to embrace credibility and responsible communication as they prepare for possible careers in the media industry. The call was made by guest speaker Temitope Dare during the school’s Annual Press…