Nigeria is losing many of its brightest lecturers and researchers to foreign countries, and this is weakening our universities. Small salaries, a lack of research support, and excessive stress are driving academics abroad, and most of them do not plan to return. Because of this, labs are empty, lecturers are overworked, and students do not
Nigeria’s education sector is in urgent need of a comprehensive overhaul. While infrastructure, funding, and policy gaps are often cited, one overlooked root of the crisis is poor parenting and the early formation of character in children. A child’s foundational years—particularly from birth to age three—are critical for developing values and discipline. Unfortunately, many parents
The recent decision by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to rename The Polytechnic, Ibadan, after its pioneer rector, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, has sparked a public debate. While intended as a tribute to Olunloyo’s legacy in education and governance, the move raises serious concerns about how Nigeria honours its heroes—and at what cost. Established on August
The Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Oyo State Chapter, Surv.(ALH) Waheed Abiodun Lamidi has stated that the readiness of the Federal Government, through the National Assembly, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), to upgrade the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, to a degree-awarding institution is a welcome idea. He insists that its
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, has stated that while Nigeria is endowed with strong individuals, its institutions remain structurally weak. Governor Radda made this assertion while speaking at a conference hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, where he addressed issues related to governance, institutional development, and national capacity building.
The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and its President, Mr David Daser, have been commended by the federal government for their innovative contributions to the country’s digital sector. The commendation was delivered by the Special Assistant to the President on social media, Mr Dada Olusegun, during a courtesy visit to Mr Daser in Abuja. Mrs Theresa
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to adopt policies that foster the growth of Nigeria’s manufacturing and export sectors. Eugene Nweke, the Head Researcher at SEREC, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Nweke urged the NCS to focus
Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, the Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, has urged the government to amplify policies that support education, research, and intellectual development to improve national development. Ezemonye mentioned that intellectual property is recognised for enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global markets and attracting both local and foreign investments. He made this statement during a
A teacher in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Mrs Blessing Onuh, has stressed the importance of proper child upbringing as a foundation for building a progressive society and advancing national development. Onuh, who serves as Head Teacher at Lyngra Montessori Schools in Karu, remarked during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
