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Op-ed Editor January 14, 2017

Omojuwa says EXACTLY what needs to be said about the Disgraceful Ajimobi

When will Nigerian politicians learn that the whole idea of having a political position is to lead, not bully? Aggrieved students of LAUTECH, Oyo, protest the closing of their school…

Oludolapo Adelana December 27, 2016

American billionaire sponsoring education of released Chibok girls – Presidency

The Presidency on Tuesday revealed the identity of the sponsor of the education of the released Chibok girls. Senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba…

Op-ed Editor December 21, 2016

The Thread: After the fire, YABATECH school authority has done nothing for the affected students

Last month, there was a fire at the Bakassi hostel in Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH). That fire, according to eyewitnesses, could have been put out by the Fire service…

Isime Esene December 21, 2016

Meet Godwin Benson, winner of The Future Awards Africa Prize for Education | Endowed by University of Sussex

by Tolu Omoyeni After a Sunday night that saw the best of young people across Nigeria and beyond being recognized by the organizers of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) for…

Oludolapo Adelana December 18, 2016

Nobody persuaded me to concede defeat to Buhari – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said he conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after the 2015 presidential poll on his own volition and without any external influence. Jonathan stated…

Azeez December 15, 2016

2017 budget: Buhari has clearly shown his hatred for education – ASUU

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Lagos chapter, Dr Laja Odukoya has said President Muhammadu Buhari showed his hatred for education in the 2017…

Oludolapo Adelana December 14, 2016

“If Oyedepo sells 1 of his private jets, it would educate his students free for nearly 40years” – Freeze

On Air Personality, Freeze has called out Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo. The Cool FM presenter, whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde took to his…

Roqeebah December 12, 2016

Opinion: What we should be taking away from the LAUTECH shutdown

by Wale Atanda The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso has been shut for six months now as a result of a strike embarked upon by staff of the…

Oludolapo Adelana December 10, 2016

Davido reveals plans to obtain a Masters degree

Nigerian artiste Davido says he is set to return back to school to obtain a Masters Degree. The "Aye" and "Skelewu" crooner, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, revealed…

Op-ed Editor December 8, 2016

The Thread: “This is how the North is dragging Nigeria behind”

Catchment area, quota system, these are some of the things that buried Nigeria's education system. Do see below: Great Nigeria?

Roqeebah December 1, 2016

Where is former House Speaker Dimeji Bankole?

Dimeji Sabur Bankole, the star boy of 2007. Ceremoniously taking over from Patricia Etteh as the 9th Speaker of the House of Representatives in November 2007. He was and he…

Oludolapo Adelana December 1, 2016

Ogunlewe steps down as FUNAAB pro-chancellor

Former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has resigned his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, The Punch reports. Ogunlewe, who was recently arraigned by…

Op-ed Editor November 27, 2016

Prisca Akpos: I aced my exams without cheating

by Prisca Akpos Dennis, please pass me the salt, at least you're the only one in this house that can pass something. This was my father's way of punishing me for…

Op-ed Editor November 27, 2016

Arit Okpo: The learning gap [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo This post is very personal to me as a Nigerian, and I would love to see to what extent it resonates with people in other parts of…

Op-ed Editor November 25, 2016

Hamzat Lawal: The dilemma of trading places

by Hamzat Lawal “Our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our…

Op-ed Editor November 23, 2016

Yaba Tech fire incident: Could it have been averted?

by Usman Alabi The Bakassi student hostel in Yaba College of Technology in Lagos was gutted by fire in the early hours of today. Although there was no casualty, most…

Op-ed Editor November 22, 2016

Opinion: Rethinking the future of education in Africa: Agenda 2063 in focus

by Oyindamola Johnson I had the opportunity of attending the recently held World Bank Group Youth Summit on “Rethinking Education for the New Millennium” in Washington, D.C. The 2-day summit…

Op-ed Editor November 15, 2016

Celestine Omin: How I survived Nigeria’s education system

Winners don't make excuses. -Harvey Specter, Suits In the hit TV show Suits, produced by US Network, Patrick Adams played the role of Mike Ross, a brilliant college…

Op-ed Editor November 10, 2016

Farooq Kperogi: Is our standard of English actually falling or is that just a myth?

by Frooq Kperogi There is an enduring chronocentric arrogance in our assessment of notions of quality all over the world. (Chronocentrism is the false, narcissistic belief that one’s or another…

Op-ed Editor November 3, 2016

Lekan Olanrewaju: Did school really screw us over? [NEW VOICES]

by Lekan Olanrewaju Too many times these days I find myself remembering at random (or being reminded of) things I spent several hours of my childhood obsessing over. The other…

Op-ed Editor November 2, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria and her star kids

Albert Afeso Akanbi The late Dr Carl Sagan once reflected on how he took interest in astronomy at an early age. Growing up in Brooklyn, United States and filled with…

Op-ed Editor November 2, 2016

Adeboro Odunlami: Macro leadership from micro people [NEW VOICES]

by Adeboro Odunlami Doys Primary School, Kwara, Ilorin The bell rang for the last time in the day as the pupils gushed out of their classes. I stood back as…

Op-ed Editor October 27, 2016

Mary Olushoga: Supporting Nigeria’s Young Entrepreneurs

by Mary Olushoga In 2015, I tested a hypothesis on youth entrepreneurship which I had held onto for quite a while. My question was whether we can foster and enable entrepreneurial…

Op-ed Editor October 24, 2016

Opinion: Youth inclusion in Governance is a key to sustainable development

by Babangida Ruma The youth can be a creative force and a dynamic source of innovations; however the youth also face poverty, barriers to education, and limited employment prospects and…

Op-ed Editor October 21, 2016

Chukwuemeke Victor Esumeh: Life is sweet, bitter, sour [Nigerian Voices]

by Chukwuemeke Victor Esumeh There have always been ups and downs that seems to place situational hurdles on the path of human progression. From our growing up days till now -…

Op-ed Editor October 20, 2016

Omofuma Cosmos: It turned out right [Nigerian Voices]

It was on the 21st that I heard the most shocking news of my teenage life. On the 21st of the month of July, 2014. I was at home as…

Oludolapo Adelana October 19, 2016

Vice President Osinbajo hosts students of Igbobi college (PHOTOS)

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday hosted some students of Igbobi College Yaba. Osinbajo hosted the students who were all smiles as they paid a courtesy call to the…

Oludolapo Adelana October 18, 2016

67 students make first class in University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin will on Friday graduate 8,038 students. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Abdulganiy Ambali, made this disclosure during a press briefing on Monday. Mr. Ambali disclosed that…