This fiction called Nigeria
There is a new hard-hitting book on my desk entitled This Fiction Called Nigeria: The Struggle for Democracy by Adewale Maja-Pearce.…
What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ – but not as much as you’d think
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Military rule is on the rise in Africa – nothing good came from it in the past
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and…
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The government has introduced laws for its social media ban. But key details are still missing
Ron Lach/Pexels Daniel Angus, Queensland University of Technology The federal government today introduced into parliament legislation for its social media…
Teachers change lives – but what makes a great teacher?
Excellent teachers are creative, engaged and engaging. Alistair Berg/Getty Images Zayd Waghid, Cape Peninsula University of Technology Excellent teachers can…
Immigration Pathology—Mandatory Minimum Punitive Thinking
Most Canadians are unlikely to be aware that the penalty for having used a fake university admissions letter is the…
Corruption and access to justice in Nigeria
Corruption is simply the abuse of public power, office or privilege for private and unauthorized purposes. It is pervasive and affects…
How to quell the sharp rise in youth violence in Canada
In Toronto, rising public fears of violence on transportation and in neighbourhoods are underscored by alarming statistics: shootings have surged…
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Ron Lach/Pexels Daniel Angus, Queensland University of Technology The federal…
In the last few years, there has been a spate…
Excellent teachers are creative, engaged and engaging. Alistair Berg/Getty Images…
We all admire wise people, don’t we? Whether it’s a…
The upside of adversity: Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties
When children are surrounded by supportive environments, they can learn positive coping mechanisms from adversity. (Shutterstock) Julia Yates, Western University…
New insights from Shakespeare’s England reveal striking parallels to contemporary climate change
Unprecedented storms and devastating drought. Flash floods and wildfires ignited by the air’s dry heat. This is the experience for…
Why Gen Z is saying ‘no’ to middle management — and why you might want to reconsider
Research shows that over half of Gen Z have no interest in pursuing middle management roles, meaning they are missing…
Poverty in Lagos isn’t just about money – here’s why
Lagos is Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, but it has some of the worst slums in the country. Lagos slums are characterised…
Elite corruption has the power to ignite mass protests in Nigeria – why police corruption doesn’t
Nigerians took to the streets in August 2024 to voice their frustration at a series of government policies. These policies…
