In a world where education shapes the future, teachers remain the architects of change. This belief inspired the Teachers Training and Development Program organized by MentorMe Nigeria, with generous support from the Bet9ja Foundation. Held over three days from October 9 to 11 2025, the program brought together more than 80 teachers for the online sessions and
The New Voices Bootcamp, held on July 31st at Eco Hall, LASU Ojo Campus, in partnership with the Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), was a resounding success. The event fostered meaningful discussions and insights on the significance of student participation in shaping their communities and nation. The program featured a keynote session, a workshop,
Nigeria is a youth-rich nation, with nearly 60% of its population under the age of 25. This powerful demographic holds immense potential to reshape the country’s future yet remains largely disengaged from civic life. A major reason is the lack of access to civic education and limited understanding of governance structures, which results in apathy, low representation
The exodus of Nigerian academics to foreign institutions and industries, connected to the general exit of skilled workers, termed the “Japa wave”, has reached crisis levels with over 50% of university lecturers resigning since 2022.
It starts with a whisper: “Exam timetable is out.” Suddenly, campus transforms. Reading rooms overflow, group chats buzz with last-minute plans, and the hunt for past questions begins. In Nigerian universities, exam season is a full-blown culture, marked by sleepless nights, overconsumption of caffeine, and the unspoken competition of who can endure the most. Here, we’ll unpack
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) remains a pivotal rite of passage for Nigerian graduates, designed to foster national unity and provide practical workforce experience. While its 1973 mandate focused on interstate reconciliation, today’s scheme deals with modern challenges, like security concerns, infrastructural gaps, and evolving youth aspirations. For proactive corps members, however, NYSC offers unparalleled opportunities
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