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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 admission processes for the 2017/2018 session, with many commentators and…
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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 for admission of students into tertiary schools in Nigeria. The…
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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 outright shame. This is a clear definition of the person…
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YNaija Editorial: There’s just one thing we need from Mr President now
But there are still a plethora of issues that remain unresolved, even if the nation is beginning to recover from a festering recession, there is no doubt that the custodians…
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Fisayo Soyombo: ASUU, the Academic Strike Union of Universities!
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Whenever the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU) convenes a press conference, journalists can already reel off the top three agendas. One, strike. Two, industrial action.…
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Opinion: ASUU Strike – What does the future hold for our education sector?
by Gbenga Odunsi After an extensive deliberation that lasted days, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has embarked on an indefinite strike action. ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, said all…
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If strike is the only language the FG understands, then ASUU has not done enough
by Usman Alabi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said recently that the only language the federal government understands is strike. Yet if this is true, even the Academic Staff Union…
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We didn’t fulfil our promises to ASUU | FG admits
The Federal Government has admitted that it has failed to fulfill agreements made with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu said this on…
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ASUU strike: Continued exodus to Cyprus and Benin Republic?
by Adedotun Michael Chigozie Obioma, the author of the Booker nominated and well-received novel ‘The Fishermen’ was a student at the Cyprus International University. In a piece in January last…
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“They pay Senators so much money but treat Lecturers like shit” | Dr Dipo puts the FG on blast
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has embarked on an indefinite strike action, after the Federal Government went mute on their 2009 agreement. While we are wondering if there will…
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Opinion: Here is a reason to weep for Nigeria
by Micheal Ace A few days ago, I was listening to the news when the reporter said something that made me lose my voice. I was dumbfounded. I logged…
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Cyrus Agbo, Ifeoma Williams, Paul Okeugo, others to host the maiden edition of Africa’s largest conversation on education and industry
The reality of the growing divide between education and industry in Nigeria and consequently, Africa is one that majority of the public will rather ignore than attempt to address. Approximately…
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Princeton University asks students to pick from six ‘genders’
Princeton University is giving its students the option of picking a gender or, reportedly, several genders, according to Fox News. The Ivy League UNiversity now allows but does not require…
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Solve famine, provide healthcare and every other thing Tambuwal could have done with N700m
by Tosin Adesina Governor Aminu Tambuwal has decided to spend the sum of seven hundred million Naira to purchase a new palace for the Sultan in Abuja. But there are…
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The way forward for ethno-religious crisis
It would be inordinate to underestimate the adverse effects of the ethno-religious ‘events’ that has plagued Nigeria for years. It would not be wrong, although, I stand corrected, to state…
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Education: How long before homeschooling becomes a standard option?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigeria’s education system has arguably never been at a lower state that it is today. There are quarrels over what religious subjects should be on the…
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Declare state of emergency on education | Malala tells Osinbajo
Child rights activist and Nobel Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai has urged acting President Yemi Osinbajo to declare a state of emergency in the education sector. While speaking with journalists after…
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LONGREAD: How marital conflicts affects a child’s education
Usually, people confuse education with schooling. When the word ‘Education’ comes to mind, people instantly visualise schools, universities and colleges. There is a major problem with this mindset. This problem…
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Opinion: Between EFCC and Former OAU Acting VC – When corruption becomes the bull
by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Following the arraignment of the most recent former Acting Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof Anthony Elujoba, on Friday the 7th of July 2017, there was…
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Amnesty and 2 other measures for Badoo-to-Better
The Akinwunmi Ambode Government of Lagos has promised to swoop on the members of the cult and rid the entire Lagos from such groups. Going after them with running bullets would…
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YNaija Editorial: The fight over religious studies is a distraction from real problems
For the past few weeks, there has been a raging controversy in Nigeria over a change to the country’s educational curriculum. Christian leaders allege that Christian Religious Knowledge has been…
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Moses Ochonu: Why Nigerian universities need to move into the 21st century quickly
by Moses Ochonu Still on Nigeria's nineteenth century universities operating rigidly in the twenty first century, here is another depressing instance of how the system's inflexibility is hurting their financial…
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Moses Ochonu: This simple innovation can help Nigerian universities raise revenue
by Moses Ochonu Such is the rot in Nigerian universities that the system needs deep, disruptive reforms to become compatible with the educational trends and needs of the 21st century.…
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Manasseh Egedegbe: We need more motherf_kers in Nigeria
by Manasseh Egedegbe Enough of all the political correctness. We need more motherfuckers in Nigeria. We need more people who don’t give a flying fuck about the system. The system…
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Opinion: Basic Education- An absolute necessity for national development
by Seye ken Education is a fundamental empowerment which any nation can give to her citizen. Education improves the standard of living of any society. The sober truth is that…
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NEDIS to strengthen academic innovation through partnerships
As part of its mandate to strengthen partnerships in the education sector, The Education Partnership (TEP) Centre is supporting education innovators to achieve sustainable impact through the Nigerian Education Innovation…
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Opinion: Why parents calling for the removal of Manyika’s Independence from JAMB list is deceptive
by Kenneth Osakwe A few days ago, a petition signed by Mrs. Fatima Mahmud-Oyekan, Head of Crescent schools, and Alhaji Aliyu Gudaji, Chairman, Parent-Teacher Association of the school was submitted…
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The Thread: “I’m an almajiri” | Twitter NG is inspired by this story of Adamu breaking the mould in Northern Nigeria
Girl child education -Western-style education- is a bit of a rarity up North. According to this 2013 report by Premium Times, Northern states have the worst girl-child education. Religion and…
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Opinion: Save LAUTECH! | Frustrated student cries out for help
by Busari Azeezat It had only started as a case of nonpayment of allowances. The school that was held in place by IGR had suddenly gone broke. The visitors won't…
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Opinion: “The genesis of LAUTECH crisis” | 5 takeaways from this Abuja facts article
Last month, the students of LAUTECH published an obituary of their Vice Chancellor, Professor Sulaiman Gbadegeshin,as a form of protest action over the lingering strike action in the school. This…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy