14 September 2026
Features

Transnational Education as an Answer to Africa’s ‘Japa’ Struggle

The word “japa” has now become a common slang term in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. It means fleeing the continent to seek greener pastures abroad. For many young people, education is the biggest reason. They believe that going to school overseas will give them better chances in life. But things are no longer

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School Reforms Bring Fresh Hope for Nigerian Education

Nigerians are witnessing a new wave of changes in the education sector as the Federal Ministry of Education implements reforms under the government’s Renewed Hope agenda. The focus is straightforward: only qualified teachers will be permitted to teach, and every child must be instructed by professionals. One of the key moves is that all teachers

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How Four Controversies Shake Nigeria’s Education Sector

Nigeria’s education sector is once again being questioned after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exposed widespread malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). A special panel revealed over 4,000 cases of biometric manipulation, nearly 200 instances of AI-assisted impersonation, and close to 2,000 false disability claims. The report also cited forgery,

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