EDUCATION

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?

A FEATURE INTRODUCTION On many campuses, the image of the “strong male student” is easy to recognize. He is expected to be confident, composed, and in control at all times. Whether in the lecture hall, hostel, or among friends, showing vulnerability is often seen as a weakness. Yet behind this carefully maintained image, many male

AN EXPLAINER INTRODUCTION Walk into many university lecture halls today, especially in developing countries, and you will often find spaces filled far beyond their intended capacity. Students squeeze onto benches designed for fewer people, some stand at the back or sit on the floor, while others struggle to even hear the lecturer clearly. The noise