By Yinka Alakija As debt pressures mount in Africa, the future of education financing hangs precariously in the balance. In 2025, the continent faces a dual crisis: insufficient funding for education and an ever-increasing debt burden that diverts critical resources away from classrooms. For Africa, the youngest continent globally, this is more than an economic […]
Written by: Habeeb Lukman The typical young African’s approach to education is often centered around securing a certificate that promises employment, which can overshadow the drive to innovate. While seeking a job is a valid and important goal, focusing solely on employment as the ultimate aim of education can limit future opportunities and stifle creativity. […]
Author: Precious Oladimeji | preciousoladimeji7@gmail.com Polytechnics were created with a clear mission: to promote technical education and provide students with the hands-on skills needed to thrive in practical fields. In an ideal world, they would serve as vital institutions for building a skilled workforce. However, the reality in Nigeria paints a different picture. Not only […]
Rooted in the United States, affirmative action, also known as the Nigerian quota system, was introduced in Nigeria decades ago to address historical and regional imbalances in education and employment opportunities. Noble in concept, but strangely configured in practice, the story of the quota system in Nigeria is one that has betrayed its original purpose, […]
Image source: Pexel Northern Nigeria, endowed with extensive human and material resources, regrettably remains underexploited. Despite its considerable potential, the region grapples with challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and the escalating threat of terrorism. Within this somber context, the predicament of almajiri children serves as a poignant reminder of unmet promises in the region. The […]
Image Source: VOA News Education is about passing down what society knows. It teaches reading, writing, and math, as well as values and ethics. As such, It’s incredibly important for any country to strive to educate its populace. The role of girl-child education is apparent and not phantom in view of the responsibilities they are […]