NATIONAL SECURITY

A FEATURE Nigeria’s higher education institutions operate amid chronic electricity shortages, characterised by frequent and prolonged power outages often referred to as “epileptic” supply. Public universities, which accommodate the majority of students, experience unreliable grid power due to national challenges in generation, transmission, and distribution. This infrastructural deficit significantly shapes daily academic and personal life […]

AN EXPLAINER WhatsApp has changed the way Nigerians get news. In the past, people depended mostly on radio, television, and newspapers for information. Today, many people receive news directly from WhatsApp groups, status updates, friends, and family members. The app has made news spread faster and easier, especially in both urban and rural areas. However,

AN EXPLAINER Universities in Nigeria are full of smart students and hardworking lecturers. But many Nigerian universities still struggle to compete with top schools in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Why is this happening? Let’s explain it in a simple way. Many Nigerian universities do not rank high in the

AN EXPLAINER Gender bias in academic opportunities happens when men and women are not treated equally in education, leadership positions, or career advancement. Although more women now have access to education, many still experience challenges in academic environments. In many institutions, female students and scholars sometimes face stereotypes, unequal opportunities, and limited representation in leadership

AN INTERVIEW Cultism remains one of the most serious security challenges affecting Nigerian universities and polytechnics today. While many people associate cultism with mystery, supernatural powers, or “juju,” experts say the reality is more connected to fear, violence, peer pressure, and insecurity on campuses. In this interview-style discussion, a campus observer explains the myths, causes,

A FEATURE In today’s digital age, many people consume news through headlines alone without reading the full story. Social media platforms, blogs, television, and news websites constantly compete for attention, making headlines one of the most powerful parts of modern journalism. As a result, headlines now play a major role in shaping public opinion, influencing

A FEATURE Many Nigerian students face difficulty when choosing between private and public universities. Both systems provide higher education, but students often experience different challenges, opportunities, and learning environments. While some students prefer the structure and stability of private universities, others value the affordability and social diversity found in public institutions. These differences have created

AN OPINION Social media has become one of the biggest influences on young Nigerians today. Many young people now depend on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook for news, entertainment, trends, and discussions about important issues. However, many users do not realize that the content they see online is not random. Social media algorithms

AN EXPLAINER Many people outside the university environment believe campus life in Nigeria is easy, enjoyable, and free from serious challenges. Social media content often paints student life as full of parties, fashion, and freedom. However, the reality on many Nigerian campuses is different. Students face academic pressure, financial hardship, unstable academic calendars, poor hostel

Interview For many Nigerian students today, education is no longer just about lectures, assignments, and exams it’s about survival. Walk into any campus and you’ll find students balancing academics with one or more side hustles. From selling thrift clothes online to freelancing, running POS services, or even braiding hair in hostels, these hustles are not