The rise of fake universities in Nigeria is fast becoming a big problem. These schools, often operating under foreign names or claiming to be partners with well-known institutions, take advantage of young Nigerians who are desperate for a university education, as well as their parents. They promise quick degrees, big convocation ceremonies, and international recognition.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, has said Nigeria requires graduates who can solve real problems rather than just accumulate degrees. He remarked at the golden jubilee celebration of the Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, where he was honoured with a Distinguished Legislative Leadership award. Imasuen
The second batch admission list into Lagos state’s model colleges and upgraded secondary schools has been released by the state’s Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Mr. Kayode Sutton, Deputy Director of Public Affairs. According to Sutton, parents and guardians can begin checking the admission status of their
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
The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, states that Nigeria’s poor leadership and growing public anger are attributed to a faulty education system inherited from colonial times. King Dakolo spoke during the 2025 Feast of Barracuda held in Yenagoa. The National Association of Seadogs organised the event—Pyrates
In recent times, disturbing clips have surfaced showing students writing their final secondary school exams—at night, under flashlights. While some were shocked, others shrugged. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) later explained that the situation was caused by leaked questions, necessitating a late-night reschedule. However, beneath that explanation lies a bigger issue, one we have
