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Crisis to Comeback: Renowned Educationist Charts New Path for Nigeria’s Struggling Schools”
Dr. Richard Anietie, an educational economist and policy expert, has called for the adoption of entrepreneurial strategies in managing tertiary institutions to tackle persistent budget shortfalls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in Uyo on Tuesday, Dr. Anietie expressed concern over the widening gap between rising demand for university education and the inadequate funding from federal and state governments, which he said continues to fall far below UNESCO’s recommended 15–20% allocation for education — often sinking beneath 7%.
He pointed to the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as a reflection of both growing educational demand and the pressure on Nigeria’s higher education system. “Out of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the UTME, only 4,756 scored 320 and above, while just 12,414 attained 300. More than half didn’t reach the 200 mark,” he noted.
“These figures expose a deeper crisis — one driven by an ever-growing population and stagnant funding. Nigeria is grappling with the dual challenge of expanding access to education while lacking the financial muscle to sustain it,” he added.
Citing Nigeria’s 2.5% annual population growth and projections that place the country as the world’s third most populous by 2050, Anietie warned that the burden on tertiary institutions will continue to escalate.
To address this, he urged university leadership to think beyond traditional administrative roles and embrace entrepreneurial models. “Our leaders must become innovators — building school-based enterprises, forging strategic partnerships, and engaging communities to supplement limited government funding,” he said.
Referencing his co-authored work on Principal’s Entrepreneurial Success Factors, Anietie stressed the need for leadership traits such as risk-taking, creativity, and strong decision-making within the education sector.
However, he argued that innovation alone is insufficient without also addressing educational attrition. “Many students drop out or withdraw early due to financial hardship. This is what I refer to as educational waste,” he said.
To mitigate this, Anietie advocated for the adoption of tailored educational insurance models. “In my 2019 study, I recommended context-specific policies like school fee insurance, family income assurance, and long-term disability coverage — tools that can protect students from financial shocks and help them complete their education,” he explained.
He concluded by calling for a holistic rethinking of how educational institutions are managed, urging decision-makers to blend entrepreneurship with social impact to ensure the sustainability of Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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