In Africa, young Nigerians are taking the lead in what we call a brave new world. They are deploying technology to provide solutions to everyday problems, and in the process creating stupendous wealth. With little institutional support, smart Nigerian entrepreneurs are emerging to seize the technology space. While at it, impacting many lives by creating […]
Tag: Education
Weapons of Battling Unemployment
1.8 million students sat for the 2022 UTME/direct entry exams 367,499 candidates applied for medicine. Only 43,717 slots were available 231,907 applied for social science courses. Only 93,277 slots were available JAMB noted that fewer candidates applied for Agriculture and Education-related courses despite the huge vacancies existing in the faculties. Find out why as you […]
Is a University Degree The Only Path to Becoming Someone In-Demand?
Over the years, there have been sentiments that higher education is synonymous with success. But in the 21st century, a new perspective on this notion has emerged as some people and organizations have affirmed that higher education is not equivalent to success. These organizations have asserted that having a good life is not solely dependent […]
School-Campus vs Education: What is The Real Deal?
Many people have been led to believe that “you won’t be successful in life if you haven’t gone to school.” If going through school is financially lucrative, then graduates ought to be multimillionaires, whereas dropouts ought to be penniless. But you see, that’s not the case. We have teenagers making profits from alternative investments. I […]
Workforce in Africa: Here’s What You May Not Know About Higher Education And Skills For The Future
Most higher-educational institutions focus more on theories than the practical. Most of the professionals in the teaching space are teaching outdated syllabi. They do not adequately prepare graduates with the right skills needed in the labour market. The majority of college students focus on obtaining a degree or certificate rather than developing employable skills. Most […]
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Why [some] Nigerian Universities Are a Bad Idea, and What Can Be Done About It
The other day a friend informed me they woke up in the morning to hear that their school have doubled their fees. They complained that last semester a lot of students dropped out because registration fees doubled, and their VC(vice-chancellor) attributed it to inflation in the country. I responded, “Sorry dear. Just mind your business!”. I added, “Some Nigerian universities want to make money from you. They can’t really develop you”.