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
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
Interested in getting primetime information on latest offerings, events and perks? Subscribe today and be part of an exclusive community of achievers.
Providing an empowering one-to-one mentoring relationships that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds breaking the inequality of guidance and opportunity in academic, entrepreneurial and professional development.
