CSOs urge National Assembly to review education policies
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s education and child welfare policies to ensure they reflect the country’s social realities, values and national interests. The coalition, led by the Centre for African Policy Research and Advisory, CAFPRA, made the call at a media engagement in […]
Stakeholders Reject Automatic NDA Admission Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Stakeholders on Tuesday strongly opposed a proposed amendment to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Act that seeks to grant automatic admission to graduates of military secondary schools, warning that the move could undermine merit, fairness, and constitutional principles. The position was made at the day two of a public hearing by the […]
Children’s Day: Stakeholders Seek Better Education Access
By Oluwakemi Kindness Education stakeholders have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, citing overcrowded classrooms, decaying infrastructure, inadequate learning materials, and poor support for children. The concerns were raised in an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio correspondent Oluwakemi Kindness on Wednesday, to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. According to the stakeholders, many […]
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders from Using ‘Dr’ Title
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr” in any official, academic, or professional setting, in a move aimed at restoring integrity to Nigeria’s academic system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in […]