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 Most of the professionals in the teaching space are teaching outdated syllabi.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](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2NDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNTEwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIj48YW5pbWF0ZSBhdHRyaWJ1dGVOYW1lPSJmaWxsIiB2YWx1ZXM9InJnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuMSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpIiBkdXI9IjJzIiByZXBlYXRDb3VudD0iaW5kZWZpbml0ZSIgLz48L3JlY3Q+PC9zdmc+)
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”.