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AN OPINION Graduate employability has become a major concern in Nigeria’s higher education discourse. Despite rising numbers of university graduates each year, employers across sectors continue to express dissatisfaction with the level of job readiness among young job seekers. This mismatch raises important questions about what universities are producing and what the labour market actually […]

AN INTERVIEW The clash between cultural traditions and modern campus life is no longer just a theoretical discussion. It is a lived reality for many Nigerian university students, often creating confusion, conflict, and identity struggles. Across campuses, students report increasing pressure to abandon traditional values in order to “fit in” with evolving social norms. A

AN OPINION For many Nigerian students today, the television set is no longer the center of entertainment. Instead, attention has shifted to smartphones, where TikTok delivers an endless stream of short videos tailored to individual preferences When the power went out in the hostel common room, no one complained. It wasn’t because students had suddenly

AN EXPLAINER University education in Nigeria is often presented as a pathway to upward mobility. However, for many students, the reality extends far beyond tuition fees, revealing a network of hidden financial and psychological burdens that shape their academic experience. Across federal and state universities, students face rising costs in accommodation, transportation, feeding, and academic

An Explainer While female enrolment has improved significantly in many Nigerian universities, sometimes reaching near parity or even majorities in certain faculties, women’s representation in Student Union Government (SUG) leadership positions remains strikingly low. Top roles like President, Treasurer, or Secretary-General continue to be male-dominated, with women often confined to “supporting” portfolios. Current Situation and

An Explainer As Nigerian universities accelerate their shift toward digital learning platforms, e-assignments, online research databases, hybrid lectures, and AI-integrated tools in 2026, a persistent digital divide continues to create two classes of students: those who can fully engage and those perpetually struggling on the margins. Understanding the Digital Divide: This inequality spans access to

An opinion In the bustling lecture halls, hostels, and faculty corridors of universities like UI, OAU, UNILAG, UNIBEN, and AAU Ekpoma, the historic chant “Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta” once ignited passion and collective action. In 2026, however, many students quietly ask: Does student unionism still matter, or has it become an expensive distraction from academics

AN EXPLAINER Nigeria’s information ecosystem remains highly polarised, with news content frequently influenced by the political, economic, or personal interests of media owners. Whether state-controlled or privately owned by influential politicians and business figures, ownership continues to shape story selection, framing, tone, and public discourse in 2026. Mechanisms of Bias: Government-owned broadcasters often promote official

AN EXPLAINER From whispered “exam leak” alerts and sudden fee hike rumours to dramatic stories of cult activities or hidden management decisions, unverified information travels with remarkable speed across Nigerian university campuses. In the era of instant messaging, a single post can spark panic or protests before official clarification arrives. Why Rumours Flourish: University environments

Undergraduate students living away from home for the first time. For many undergraduates, leaving home marks a major milestone. It’s a period filled with excitement, uncertainty, and immense personal growth. The experience of living away from family for the first time introduces students to independence, responsibility, and new social dynamics. This research explores the common