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A FEATURE Every election season, young people become prime targets for political messaging at school assemblies, on social media feeds, and through campaign advertisements engineered to provoke emotion rather than inform. The claims can sound authoritative: unemployment figures, crime statistics, policy promises, historical comparisons. But how many of them hold up under scrutiny? The short

A FEATURE The morning newspaper and the evening news broadcast are relics of another era. For today’s students, news arrives in fragments a trending tweet, a 60-second video, a push notification glanced at between classes. The way young people consume information has been fundamentally transformed, raising both exciting possibilities and serious concerns. Social media platforms

A FEATURE Cultural stereotypes are oversimplified assumptions about individuals based on their ethnic, national, or cultural backgrounds. In academic settings, these stereotypes subtly but significantly shape how students engage with one another.‎ Students may unconsciously assign traits to peers based on origin assuming an Asian student excels in mathematics, that a student from a developing

A FEATURE Growing disparities in access to quality education are increasingly shaping the future prospects of millions of Nigerian children, with experts warning that unequal learning opportunities continue to widen the gap between the privileged and the disadvantaged. ‎‎Education is widely regarded as a pathway out of poverty and a foundation for economic and social

A FEATURE The increasing cost of mobile data is emerging as a major challenge for students across Nigeria, with many struggling to access online classes, research materials, and other digital learning resources essential for their academic success.‎‎ As education becomes increasingly technology-driven, platforms such as Zoom, YouTube, Google Classroom, and online libraries have become important

AN INTERVIEW Thousands of students across Nigerian universities are increasingly being forced to seek accommodation outside their campuses as hostel shortages continue to worsen, raising concerns over rising living costs, insecurity, and declining welfare among undergraduates.‎‎ Investigations across several federal and state-owned institutions reveal that available hostel facilities can no longer cater to the growing

ANALYTICAL ARTICLE Many students do not fully choose their future on their own. Long before WAEC, JAMB, or career conversations begin, important decisions about their future are often influenced at home. In many families, statements such as “you must be a doctor” or “law is more respected” are presented as guidance. However, over time, they

NEWS BULLETIN Campus health centres remain an important part of student welfare in Nigerian tertiary institutions, providing basic medical care for students during academic sessions. These facilities offer services such as treatment for common illnesses, first aid, medical consultations, and referrals to larger hospitals when necessary. Many institutions also run health awareness programmes focused on

A FEATURE Technology is reshaping how young people in Africa work and earn a living. Today, many students and youths are no longer relying solely on traditional office jobs. Instead, they are using digital platforms to create opportunities for themselves. This shift is what is known as the African digital economy the use of smartphones,

AN EXPLAINER Food is one of the most basic needs of every student, yet it is becoming increasingly difficult to afford. Across campuses, many students are adjusting their daily habits as the cost of feeding continues to rise. Food inflation refers to the persistent increase in the prices of food items over time. In Nigeria,