This category covers people’s views on burning issues and trending topics of interest to the general public.
Since 1999, Nigeria has never had an election at any level that wasn’t disputed. However, the October 5, 2024, local government election in Akwa Ibom State demonstrates that Nigeria is practicing a “manipulated democracy,” considering how politicians blatantly violate the tenets and ideals of true democracy. Although the incidences of violence were not as pronounced […]
Many years ago, holders of Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) who wanted to upgrade their qualifications to a university degree had only one option: applying through Direct Entry (DE) via the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) or through the HND to BSc conversion programme. At that time, HND holders were required to start from the
In Nigeria’s universities, the grading system ranges from First Class Honours to Pass. In polytechnics, it goes from Distinction to Pass. However, achieving a First Class Honours (equivalent to a Distinction in polytechnics) often transcends academic efforts for some exceptionally brilliant students. The reason? Personal grudges and the transfer of aggression from lecturers to their
When the current Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, was appointed by the President to lead the organization, those familiar with Nigeria’s agricultural export chain had no doubts about his ability to deliver. However, in Nigeria, ability alone isn’t enough. The country has seen many appointed to
For decades, Nigeria has proudly referred to itself as the “Giant of Africa,” a label that some African nations, like South Africa, Egypt, and Ghana, view as self-aggrandizing and arrogant. In international politics, great powers such as the United States, China, France, and Russia did not achieve their status through mere words. They have extended
Since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, nine presidential elections have been held. Before 1999, three presidential elections took place (in 1979, 1983, and 1993). None of these except the 1993 election can be said to have been free and fair. Yes, they were competitive, but often in a deadly manner and because of
A few days ago, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) silenced critics who claimed that the student loan program was a political scam. Not only did they disburse school fees to applicants, but they also credited their bank accounts with monthly stipends. This announcement led to a surge in the number of applications the portal
Following the commencement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) portal for undergraduate students in public institutions on May 24, 2024, applicants continue to encounter various obstacles, such as issues with “invalid institutional fees” and “student data not found.” These challenges suggest that some institutions in the country lack current and accurate student information. The
This article explains the importance of skill acquisition as a complement to degree and other academic qualifications. This topic is debatable, no doubt about it, but let’s start with an illustration: Israel is a 24-year-old graduate of Mass Communication from one of the Federal Institutions. After five months of job-hunting to no avail apart from
