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AREPO AND CRISIS OF ELECTRICITY

Electricity supply in Arepo and environs is increasingly becoming epileptic, writes AKINLOLU AKINPELUMI For millions of Nigerians, electricity is not something they simply rely on.

OIL WEALTH, POOR STUDENTS AND THE NELFUND QUESTION

KALU OKORONKWO argues for a periodic review of the students’ upkeep allowance There is perhaps no more jarring illustration of Nigeria’s confused understanding of educational opportunity and social…

  • Kalu Okoronkwo calls for periodic review of students' upkeep allowance.
  • Tinubu suggests NELFUND beneficiaries could earn income through petty trading.
  • Nigeria's oil wealth contrasts with students' financial burdens and loan repayment expectations.

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