Introduction In Nigeria today, it has become painfully evident that education no longer pays. The irony is loud and clear: a person who has laboured through the grueling academic ladder – first degree, Master’s, and PhD – often finds themselves poorer than someone who sweeps office floors in other African countries. Across Africa and beyond, janitors and cleaners are treated with greater financial dignity than Nigerian scholars. This is not to smear the reputation of the janitors, or ridicule the honest cleaners; rather, it is to highlight the shameful undervaluing of academic excellence in Nigeria. When a PhD holder lives in debt, and a cleaner in South Africa, Kenya, or Ghana lives in dignity, something is tragically wrong with our system. It reveals, in the very depth, the misplacement of priorities in the country, and the endemic corruption that continues to perforate the socio-economic fabric of the Nigerian state. Table 1 and 2 below reveal frighteningly the dispar...
Marriage, once the bedrock of human civilization, now faces an existential crisis. While it still holds significance for many, an increasing number of people question its relevance in today’s world. The rapid evolution of societal norms, economic hardships, and shifting cultural expectations has placed marriage under immense strain, leaving many to wonder whether the institution will survive in its traditional form. 1. The Shifting Sands of Gender Roles Traditional gender roles that once defined marriage have become increasingly fluid. While the rise of feminism and gender equality have empowered individuals, they have also disrupted long-standing marital expectations. The idea of a sole breadwinner and a stay-at-home spouse is largely outdated, yet many couples struggle to navigate this new landscape of shared responsibilities. When neither partner is willing to conform to old norms, and no clear framework replaces them, conflict arises. The struggle for balance and ...