15 September 2026

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The STEM vs Social Science Debate: A False Dichotomy?

A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s education sector. It began when Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, recently declared that the country is producing “too many” social science graduates. He made this statement while presenting licences to 11 new private universities in Abuja. In his view, Nigeria needs fewer social scientists and more “problem-solving” graduates

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Lagos State Cooperative College Set to Graduate 153 Students in Second Convocation

Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) is gearing up for its second convocation, where 153 students will graduate.  The ceremony, which begins today, May 12, and runs through Wednesday, May 14, marks another milestone for the institution.  At a press briefing held over the weekend at the college’s campus in Agege, Provost Mr Akorede Ojomu reflected

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Nigeria Pushes for Vocational Education to Address Unemployment Crisis

To tackle the growing unemployment crisis and address skill shortages, Nigeria prioritises vocational education as a key solution.  With millions of graduates struggling to secure jobs, the government believes that vocational training, backed by its new student loan scheme, offers a promising alternative to traditional university education. The emphasis is now on hands-on skills in

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