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OPINION Let’s be honest hustling has become almost a requirement for students today. But the bigger question is: how many students are truly choosing it, and how many are being quietly pushed into it? Across campuses in Nigeria, a growing culture is reshaping student life. Making money is no longer just an option it feels

AN EXPLAINER Civic education is designed to prepare students to become responsible citizens. It teaches young people about their rights, duties, and how government works. In a democratic country like Nigeria, this subject plays an important role in helping students understand how they can contribute to society and national development. But an important question remains:

FEATURE Failure is often described as a stepping stone to success but for many young Nigerians, it feels more like a cliff edge. Across Nigeria from Lagos to small towns in the North and East a quiet but powerful fear shapes the decisions of young people. It is the fear of getting it wrong. The

AN EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic acted as an unexpected catalyst for global education, forcing millions of students and lecturers into the world of online learning virtually overnight. When lockdowns shuttered school and university gates, platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams became digital classrooms. What was initially seen as a temporary emergency measure

AN OPINION INTRODUCTION Student loans have become one of the most common ways to finance higher education, yet for many borrowers, they remain deeply misunderstood. What we do know is straightforward: student loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest, typically used to cover tuition, books, and living expenses while studying. Governments and

AN EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION Objectivity has long been held as the gold standard of professional journalism the idea that reporters can and should present news without inserting their own opinions, emotions, or biases. In theory, an objective journalist simply observes, verifies, and reports facts, allowing audiences to form their own conclusions. This principle underpins public trust

AN EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION Smartphones have fundamentally transformed student journalism, shifting it from a print-dominated, deadline-driven activity to a dynamic, real-time digital practice. In the past, producing a school newspaper required access to recording equipment, cameras, and desktop publishing software. Today, a single smartphone combines all these tools—enabling students to capture high-resolution photos, record video interviews,

AN OPINION INTRODUCTION Lecture attendance in Nigerian universities has been steadily declining, and this trend has become a growing concern among lecturers, school administrators, and even students themselves. For many young people, the university experience traditionally involved engaging with lecturers in person, taking notes in class, and interacting with peers. Today, however, more students are

AN EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION Exam malpractice remains one of the most pressing challenges facing educational institutions today. It undermines academic integrity, devalues certificates, and gives unfair advantage to those who engage in dishonest practices. While many discussions focus on its consequences, understanding how exam malpractice actually happens is essential in addressing the problem effectively. It is

AN OPINION INTRODUCTION In today’s digital era, the way people consume information has transformed significantly. The rise of blogs and social media has given ordinary individuals the power to share news, opinions, and stories with a global audience. This transformation has sparked an ongoing debate: who serves the public more effectively, bloggers or traditional journalists?