Tag: education

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EzinneNovember 2, 2017

The Thread: “Very soon Nigerians will go to hospitals and not find a doctor” | TwitterNG sounds the alarm

According to this thread, a third wave of doctors’ exodus will soon occur. And it doesn’t appear the Federal Government ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 28, 2017

Dele Momodu: A special tribute to the vision of Dr Tai Solarin

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, thanks for this special honour and privilege of inviting me to speak to you in ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 27, 2017

Opinion: How the FG can save our education system

by Adisa Kabiru FCA   Since the 70s, the educational system of the Yorubaland has been gradually deteriorating. Standards have ...

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Mazi EmekaOctober 19, 2017

So you think you know Lagos III: How demolition and eviction by LASG is tearing families apart, disrupting education

It was Philomena Aya’s hands that conceived and birthed Daniel. It was the same hands that buried him 25 years ...

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SponsorOctober 9, 2017

Co-founders of #IamMindful Africa meets with former president Olusegun Obasanjo

Africa’s indigenous youth platform #IamMindful Africa co-founders Toluwalase Eniola and Tola Odumosu meet African icon and former President of Nigeria ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 8, 2017

Opinion: University of Abuja is a citadel of impunity and gross corruption

by Alex Enemanna   Gross impunity and opulent shenanigans are not new in Nigerian academic environment especially the public universities. ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 8, 2017

Simon Kolawole: The forgotten conversations

by Simon Kolawole   A keen follower of the perennial debate on the state of the Nigerian union would have ...

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EzinneOctober 2, 2017

The Thread: The good thing about ASUU strikes

Strikes are a way of life in Nigeria. They are the last resort for organizations seeking to bend the Federal ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 29, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria is a lost nation

by Tijani Sheriffdeen Countries around the world wake up every new day to do something different, and of course productive. ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 27, 2017

Opinion: Governor Ajimobi, have you any answers to these questions about LAUTECH’s crisis?

by Busari Azeezat A parent whose child is 25 years is supposed to be at peace, after all, it is ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 25, 2017

Opinion: How to become the greatest Architect in Nigeria

by James Inedu George Typically, the design community in Nigeria like most fast-growing places on the continent, is extremely tight ...

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Samuel OkikeSeptember 20, 2017

Announcing resumption is to turn the students and public against us – ASUU LAUTECH

The Western Regional Zonal coordinator, of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Ade Adejumo said in a chat ...

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Samuel OkikeSeptember 20, 2017

Understanding the complexity of the ongoing strike action in LAUTECH

As the national Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), suspended its one-month-and-six days-long strike on Monday, the reaction from thousands of ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 20, 2017

Opinion: CRUTECH VC, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh has failed his students ‎

by Simon Utsu Without beating around the bush, I’ll like to state in categorical terms that I’m highly disappointed in ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 20, 2017

Anambra 2017: Dr Tony Nwoye’s manifesto

  by Tony Nwoye One of the best ways to tackle youth unemployment and support economic and social growth is ...

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EzinneSeptember 19, 2017

“ASUU is in no position to tell me when to end my strike” | 20 Incredible reactions to ASUU strike suspension

After all the back and forth, the Academic Staff Union of Universities has suspended its “indefinite” strike action. Somebody shout ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 19, 2017

WHAT about SSANU, NAAT and NASU?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The good news of the day is that ASUU has called its strike off, but they ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 11, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: The Nigerian Military’s invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s house is foolish

by Pius Adesanmi Umuahia. They said. We said. Who is right? Who is wrong? That has never been and will ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 8, 2017

Who loses when the Academia is discredited?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Senate described Prof Itse Sagay, arguably the most recognized Professor of Law in the country ...

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AzeezSeptember 7, 2017

No progress without quality education, NLC tells FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to embrace collective ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 5, 2017

What’s the ‘recession cost’ of the ASUU strike?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It is, without a doubt, good to announce repeatedly and be happy for the exit from ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 5, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria’s legendary lip-service to quality education

by Jide Ojo Nigeria’s education system is in dire need of overhaul. Things are not just right in that sector. ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 2, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: JAMB’s mediocre cutoff- An unconventional view

by Farooq Kperogi   The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) recently reduced the cutoff for its standardized admissions test ...

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EzinneSeptember 1, 2017

The Thread: This is why we’re losing our children to the streets

Education is crucial, if Nigeria is to lift itself from its Third-world status. Unfortunately, the number of children opting to ...

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Op-ed EditorAugust 31, 2017

What Hurricane Harvey should remind us about Nigeria’s education

by Alexander Onukwue Amidst the devastation that has been produced by the category 4 tropical cyclone known as Hurricane Harvey, ...

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Op-ed EditorAugust 31, 2017

Opinion: 7 ways Festus Adedayo erred in his criticism of education in Osun state

by abiodun KOMOLAFE   Festus Adedayo’s article entitled ‘WAEC Results: Of Awo’s Mud Houses and Governor’s Model Greed’ (Sunday Tribune, August 20, ...

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Op-ed EditorAugust 30, 2017

Opinion: Federal Ministry of Education, what about an anti-bullying policy for schools?

by Tomi Folaranmi According to gov.uk, bullying is usually defined as a repeated behaviour intended to hurt someone either physically ...

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Op-ed EditorAugust 29, 2017

Reuben Abati: JAMB and the politics of cut-off marks

by Reuben Abati   I have followed with keen interest the controversy over the announcement of cut-off marks for Nigeria’s ...

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EditorAugust 24, 2017

JAMB: Why ruin schooling? University education should not be compulsory

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) announced this week a new guideline for cut-off marks ...

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EditorAugust 23, 2017

Education minister, Adamu Adamu MUST go | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

What more can one say about this clueless individual heading the Ministry of Education? Inept, confused, disastrous and just an ...

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