Emmanuel Olugbade Ojo, a professor of comparative politics at the University of Ilorin, has advised the federal government (FG) to strengthen the federal character principle. Ojo said the principle should “include job opportunities and infrastructure provisions,” as it will improve the country’s spatial economic development. The professor noted that the Land Use Act should be
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), will lead discussions on strengthening democracy and advancing education at the forthcoming South-West Stakeholders Dialogue convened by Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. The regional summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” will be held from October 29 to 30, 2025, at
Education advocate and Director of FasTrack Schools, FESTAC Town, Mrs Adesua Obaseki, has urged the Federal Government to treat education as a capital project, warning that Nigeria cannot tackle its out-of-school crisis without prioritising long-term investment in classrooms over politics. Speaking at FasTrack’s 2025 graduation in Lagos, Obaseki said, “If you train a nation, you
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Yobe State for its “failure to address the prolonged challenges of the education sector in the state.” Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Jawa stated that many public schools lack teachers and teaching and learning materials. According to him, the state of education in Yobe is demoralising the teachers and denying
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has linked Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment to decades of poor investment in education, calling on the government to prioritise human capital as the foundation for national growth. Obi stated this on Friday during a visit to St. John Vienney Science College, Ukwulu, Anambra State, where he celebrated the
Patience Jonathan, Nigeria’s former First Lady, has shown that it is never too late to learn and grow. Once ridiculed for her speech, she has now earned a PhD from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt. Years ago, when her husband was president, many Nigerians laughed at her grammar. Social media was full
It has been two years since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office as Nigeria’s leader. For many young Nigerians, this is a good time to ask a crucial question: How has the government supported education? Education is critical to young people. It helps us build a better future. That is why we care so much
There is a growing trend of tribalism and reductionism in our national institutions, which must set the alarm bells ringing. The evidence is perverse and notorious, permeating all aspects of our national life. This represents an apparent deviation from the glorious past of the colonial era, which culminated in the 1970s when deliberate and concerted
The Education Secretary of Nguru Local Government, Alhaji Hamisu Ado, welcomed the proprietor of Fatima Academy, Hajiya Fatima Shettima, and her team to his office. The discussion centred on key issues such as motivating teachers and addressing the increasing number of out-of-school children. While addressing the visitors, Alhaji Hamisu Ado emphasised the importance of teamwork
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has completed the distribution of laptops to final-year beneficiaries of its scholarship scheme, which aims to enhance academic research and learning in universities across Nigeria. A total of 663 laptops were distributed to beneficiaries in 26 partnering and 72 non-partnering universities during the exercise, which took place between April and
