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Opinion: When Cows Compete with Students for Space in the Ivory Tower
By Olabisi Deji-Folutile (This article was first published online in September 2019 via an education blog franktalknow.com. You can find the original here) When countries around the globe are busy thinking of how to build world class universities that will have positive impacts on their societies, it is unfortunate that some universities in Nigeria could…
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Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Education, Life Expectancy, and the Road to the SDGs
By Rescue + Inspire EF Africa stands at a critical juncture in its human development journey. The continent’s diversity—linguistic, cultural, and economic—conceals a shared truth: education remains the great equaliser. As of 2025, the Education Development Index (EDI), one of the United Nations Development Programme’s key indicators, continues to serve as both a mirror and…
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How Nigeria’s Independent Schools and Universities Are Redefining Learning
In a country as vast and vibrant as Nigeria, education is more than a right—it is the foundation of national progress. Yet, decades of underfunding, overcrowded classrooms, and ageing infrastructure have left public schools struggling to keep pace with the ambitions of a youthful population. Amid these challenges, private institutions have emerged as quiet revolutionaries,…
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Why Sponsoring Higher Education is Nigeria’s Best Path to Development
By Rescue + Inspire EF Nigeria’s progress will not be built by oil rigs or skyscrapers—it will be built by minds. With a population of over 220 million and one of the youngest demographics in the world, the nation’s future depends on how deeply it invests in knowledge creation, advanced training, and higher education. Across…