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. This brain drain, driven by systemic neglect and economic pressures, is reshaping the quality of higher education for students and the future
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
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
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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