OPINION: Student Loans: A Misguided Fix for Nigeria’s Education Woes

By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had pledged to provide student loans for indigent students during his 2023 presidential campaign, a promise that resonated with many Nigerians as it was the first time a presidential candidate had proposed such an initiative. However, what the president did not disclose during the campaign was that he […]

Education in Nigeria: A Wake-Up Call

  Daniel Akinte  The Nigerian government’s long-standing neglect of education has resulted in a system that is chronically underfunded and overburdened. Despite its status as a cornerstone of national development, education has been relegated to an afterthought, plagued by inadequate funding, dilapidated infrastructure, and a shortage of qualified teachers. Consequently, the quality of education in […]