Opinion: Where are the thrillions of naira invested in education since 1999?

by Rotimi Ogungbola The federal government and its education ministry have to be renewed to champion a positive and sustainable vision to transform this nation, our education sector is too fragile to be committed into the hands of looters, unqualified and corrupt persons; Obtainable in other sectors in the country, that Nigeria’s education sector has continued... Read More

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March 7, 2013

Akintunde Oyebode: The message from UNN and other stories (Y! FrontPage)

If we don’t wake up, smell the coffee, and invest in education; the result will be predictable and painful. The reactions from those in government suggest the only way to repair the damage is to become the change agents we cry for. When I wrote my first article for the Front Page, I didn’t think... Read More

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March 5, 2013

Opinion: The unburnt midnight candle: A crisis within

by Ifeanyi Okoli Now, of all the dangerous trends which manifest in this society, the most frightening is the dearth of the zeal to pursue academic excellence, the lack of drive to get educated, the lackadaisical attitude of students concerning their education. What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human... Read More

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March 4, 2013

Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: In the beginning was the philosophy of education – Part 2 (Y! Policy Hub)

by Modupe Adefeso-Olateju The noble aim of creating a unified country where each citizen considers and prioritizes the greater good of all has failed. Today, probably more than ever before, the society is fractured, ruptured along socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and political lines. READ: Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: In the beginning was the philosophy of education – Part... Read More

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March 1, 2013

Zainab Sandah: Educating the Nigerian child: Who’s responsible?

by Zainab Sandah The biggest factor attributable to the failure of both international and local intervention schemes is government at the state level; they – state governors – have not, so far, fulfilled the conditions of the schemes… ‘Zainab, you are wasting your time, I’m sure you’ve seen the statistics.’ My good friend Frank said... Read More

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February 26, 2013

Okechukwu Ofili: 7 mistakes our generation must avoid if we will change Nigeria

by Okechukwu Ofili …prayer is not the key, it is actually an excuse that conditions us to wait around for someone else to solve our problems. The generator generation. We know who we are, we were birth with the sounds of generators vibrating consistently through our ears. We have smelled the pungent stench of diesel... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Cheta Nwanze: Where they burn books, ultimately they will burn people (Y! FrontPage)

The standards of our universities is such that to get a more rounded educational experience, the average Nigerian student needs to go for a Masters degree in the West in what has essentially become a finishing school system. Where they burn books, ultimately they will burn people. In 1821 a German writer, Heinrich Heine wrote... Read More

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February 20, 2013

Paul Eze: Developing homegrown solutions to Africa’s challenges

by Paul Eze Startups can work on ideas for tools and apps that check and report on important body health parameters such as blood pressure, stress levels I had read somewhere a piece on why the next Facebook or Google may not come from Africa and it provoked some reflective thinking. As many commentators and... Read More

africa, development, education, entrepreneurship, Health, infrastructure, Paul Eze

February 4, 2013

Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: In the beginning was the philosophy of education – Part 1 (Y! Policy Hub)

by Modupe Adefeso-Olateju The report of the national curriculum conference provided guidelines in three broad areas: needs of young people and adults, socioeconomic needs and aspirations of the country, and curricular content. It is apparent to observers and stakeholders that the Nigerian education sector is in crisis. High rates of student failure, teacher disaffection and... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Oyo to sanction schools for poor exam results

by Rachel Ogbu Students and their teachers will have to seat up in Oyo State as the government on Wednesday said that any public school with poor performance record would be sanctioned. According to reports, the state government reviewed the allowances paid to teachers for the extension classes to make sure of the smooth running.... Read More

education, Oyo State, public schools, WAEC

January 26, 2013

Opinion: Birthing tomorrow’s human capital problem, today

by Tunji Ajibade The extent of decay she saw must have been one of the reasons Ezekwesili called her stay at the education ministry her “toughest assignment.” She also saw, “for the first time that we had been completely reversing all our gains.” She meant the gains in academic achievements of the 1960s, 1970s and... Read More

education, Oby Ezekwesili

January 8, 2013

Time for a makeover: ASUU plans national education summit

by Godwin Akanfe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is planning a national summit on education to chart a better path for the sector. The ASUU President, Dr Isa Fagge said in Lagos on Monday that the union would organise the summit in collaboration with other genuine education stakeholders. Fagge said that the summit... Read More

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December 31, 2012

‘In fact, things have got worse since you became governor’ – Lori-Ogbebor rejects Uduaghan’s Christmas gift

by Isi Esene A prominent traditional chief in Delta State, Rita Lori-Ogbebor has rejected the Christmas gifts sent to her by the state government. Lori-Ogbebor wrote the governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, an open letter stating the reasons why the gifts were rejected. She went on to express her dissatisfaction at the achievements of the Uduaghan administration.... Read More

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December 27, 2012

YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012 (Vol. 2)

by Joachim MacEbong This is the second and concluding part of the review of federal ministries in 2012. You can check through the first part HERE. Mines and Steel: We always hear about how Nigeria is rich in mineral resources, but little has been done to exploit it. The truth is that there’s no real... Read More

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December 27, 2012

YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2012

by Joachim MacEbong Much has been said about the size of government and the cost of governance at every level, and many continue to wonder if Nigeria gets value for all the money that goes into maintaining its public service every year, which is the lion share of the budget. A lot of this money... Read More

2012, agriculture, education, Goodluck Jonathan, Mines and Steel, Petroleum, Power

November 26, 2012

One-week warning strike to begin in December – Universities staff union

by Rachel Ogbu The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has threatened to shut down all federal and state universities for one week in December as a warning signal to the Federal Government. After a meeting at the weekend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the National Executive Council (NEC) of SSANU warned government not to accept any... Read More

education, Non-Academic Staff Union, reduction of workforce, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, universities, warning strike

November 19, 2012

‘Chinese is possible language of the future’ – Fashola defends planned introduction of Mandarin in Lagos public schools

by Isi Esene Governor Babatunde Fashola has given reasons for championing the introduction of Mandarin in Lagos public schools. He defended the initiative saying it is not to discourage the teaching of indigenous languages. He said it is to give pupils functional education in consonance with current global realities. Fashola who said this at the... Read More

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November 17, 2012

Chinwe Njoku: Paying the price for the things that count in your life (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Unpleasant experiences are there for a reason, to mould our lives in God’s hands. What experiences seem unpleasant in your life now? Know that this too shall pass, trials come to make you strong, and it’s only for a season. ACT 1 Here I was with two (2) M.Sc. admissions to the UK and it... Read More

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November 13, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: How to get our youth working (YNaija FrontPage)

First, there is quite obviously the silly mindset of a lot of young Nigerians have that certain jobs are beneath them. Some young Nigerians still believe their degree gives them an automatic ticket to a white-collar job in an air-conditioned office. So week before last, in response to a famous question by entertainment magnate Audu... Read More

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November 12, 2012

Opinion: Why being educated can sometimes cause you pain

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Although I encourage everyone to educate themselves as much as possible, I must warn you that the more you understand, the more frustration there is to uncover… I spoke with a formerly incarcerated man recently who told me about his experiences inside the state penitentiary. I could instantly tell that this... Read More

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November 11, 2012

16 things I wish they had taught me in school

by Henrik Edberg Setting goals and reviewing them frequently is one way to keep your focus on what’s important and to help you take action that will move your closer to toward where you want to go. I am 28 now. I don’t think about the past or regret things much these days. But sometimes... Read More

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November 8, 2012

Opinion: Nigerian youth and the dilemma of a career choice

by Christian Ken Aniche I’m not of the opinion that university education is not important but the fundamental truth is; it is not compulsory to have a university certificate to work on your creative skills. Regardless of the fact that a greater percentage of Nigeria’s population falls within the ages of 18-35, there is still... Read More

Career, education, higher education, Jobs

November 6, 2012

Hear, hear: “Depend on education, not luck,” GEJ advises youth

by Isi Esene For a man who has been both praised and condemned for his “luck”, you have to spot the irony: President Goodluck Jonathan is calling on the youth to depend on education and not luck as an insurance for their future success. The president said this at the inauguration of the Jigawa State... Read More

education, Goodluck Jonathan, Jigawa State, literacy, Sule Lamido

October 26, 2012

Oil company SEPLAT launches quiz competition

by Rachel Ogbu Seplat Petroleum Development Company Limited, an independent oil and gas company has launched social programme, Seplat Pearls Quiz which is aimed at promoting academic excellence in secondary schools located in Edo and Delta States. The first prize for the quiz programme is a brand new Toyota bus for the school; various categories of scholarship and... Read More

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October 24, 2012

Opinion: We better face the facts – Nigeria is an illiterate country

by Onome Onodarho A nation is only as good as its people. As a country, we need to find effective ways to reduce the current level of illiteracy. During the course of my service year, I had the privilege of working in the customer service unit of one of the banks in Nigeria. The biggest... Read More

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October 16, 2012

‘Feyi Fawehinmi: Look what they did to Education

by Feyi Fawehinmi There is no other way to describe this other than an outrageous disaster. And a timebomb waiting to go off even. I have always known Nigerian education was in a very bad place. But this report shocked me. It’s not so much that we have a crisis on our hands but that,... Read More

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October 7, 2012

Opinion: My degree is better than yours

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Many Nigerian students want to school abroad, but their return can cause tensions in the workplace. My friend’s niece has been sulking and shedding tears. She does not want to attend university in Nigeria. Government officials here send their children abroad to school. Families that can afford it also do the... Read More

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October 5, 2012

Opinion: Education scam of the ‘flashy’ government

by Abdullahi Aborode Breaking News: Five hundred (500) new laptops to be purchased by the state government on behalf of students to boost the education sector! Comments: ‘Wow, the governor is nice’ ‘Oh my God, this is a real governor unlike the previous one’ ‘God bless the Governor for this great act’ ‘We will never... Read More

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October 1, 2012

Rotimi Amaechi pleads for patience from the people of Rivers State #Independence52

by Isi Esene The Rivers State governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has appealed to the people of the state to be patient and continue supporting his administration in its quest to deliver on its promises to the citizens. The governor reportedly said this at an inter-denominational church service to mark the country’s 52nd Independence Anniversary. He... Read More

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September 30, 2012

Otto Orondaam: Paving the way for the future…It begins with you (30 Days, 30 Voices)

We should count ourselves really opportune if we can read this message because millions of people can not. Several times, we try not to care about those less privileged than us, but we will always need that help from those more privileged than we are. It was on the 19th day of May 2012, myself... Read More

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