Decoding Nigeria’s New Student Loan…

Decoding Nigeria’s New Student Loan Scheme: Eligibility and Alternatives

Introduction In response to the sharp withdrawal of blanket tuition subsidies by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2023 budget, public universities across Nigeria were compelled to impose steep fee hikes; reaching 600 percent at the University of Lagos (Daily Post, 2023) and 480 percent at the University of Ibadan, with most institutions raising ancillary charges by

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The Campus to Corporate Transition: How to Succeed

The campus to corporate transition can feel like another world for many Nigerian graduates stepping out of lecture halls and into office corridors. Despite years of rigorous study, late-night assignments and cramming for exams, the workplace often demands skills and mindsets that university courses rarely teach. If you are facing this challenge, understanding why the campus to

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How To Choose a Course to Study in Uni

Choosing the right course to study at university is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your academic and career journey. But in Nigeria, the reality is that many students make that decision with little to no support. Without structured academic advising or active guidance counsellors, students are often left to navigate this major choice

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How to Graduate With a First Class (Without Selling Your Soul)

Let’s face it: graduating with a first class sounds fantastic on paper; the applause, the family flex, and those fancy LinkedIn posts and viral tweets practically write themselves. But somewhere between “I’ll start studying early” promises in the first week of resumption and “Why is the sun rising and I’m still on page 3?” the morning of

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Accreditation Scandals in Nigeria: Guiding Students Towards Reputable Institutions

Introduction: A Broken Promise of Quality Education In July 2024, Nigeria’s higher education system faced a reckoning when the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) revoked accreditation for engineering programs at the University of Abuja, Ambrose Alli University, and Modibbo Adama University due to outdated facilities and underqualified faculty (21st Century Chronicle, 2024). This

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Education Inflation: Is A Bachelor’s Degree Enough?

Introduction: The Changing Value of a Degree For many Nigerians, earning a bachelor’s degree was once seen as a guaranteed ticket to success—a symbol of (often long) years of hard work and a promise of a bright, stable future. However, in today’s competitive job market, a degree alone no longer ensures financial stability or career advancement. With

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