Tag: education
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Opinion: Legacy of religious hate among Undergraduates
by Ogunjobi Michael O The ban placed on all religious activities in Obafemi Awolowo University raises concerns on the level ...
Opinion: Does the UI V.C. have powers to suspend school activities without senate approval?
‘Kunle Adebajo That Nigeria’s premier university is on sudden vacation is a long-established and widely-circulated fact. Students of the institution ...
Opinion: What does Obasanjo want to do with a PhD?
by Stanley Ibeku In his characteristic mien, he craves for his desideratum with unceasing sturdiness. And in most cases, ...
The September Standard
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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