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Education in Africa has consistently been a secondary discussion. As long as it’s not politics and the economy, it is viewed as a discussion for ‘another day’. It used to be that because we had external ‘forces’ halting far reaching education in Africa, so nations on the continent remain in the third world category, and the story won’t change. But, African leaders have yet come to terms with the fact that education is indispensable; especially if progressive development is an agenda.

Amidst a rising and vocal audience, including audience segments that have grown increasingly spoilt for choice, the fight for a slice of the listeners has never been more competitive. And as more platforms begin to emphasize their brand personality and also invest in celebrity power, this has also led to the rise of On-Air-Personalities (OAPs) who have become the soul of hundreds of radio stations in the country.

Radio has come a long way from its introduction to Nigeria in 1933 primarily for relaying the overseas service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to the public over loudspeakers. According to a survey by the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Radio is the dominant news platform in Nigeria, with 77.4% overall and more than seven in 10 across all major demographic groups saying they listen to the radio for news at least weekly.

The print news business is experiencing a decline in patronage, thanks in no small part to the advent of social media and news blogs. As a matter of fact, quite a number of newspapers have moved most of their services online and have ditched the old groundwood paper. However, there is still an ever-present demand for newspapers – especially among Nigeria’s older audience segment who prefer to get their news the familiar way.

Popular print media platforms in Nigeria The print news business is experiencing a decline in patronage, thanks in no small part to the advent of social media and news blogs. As a matter of fact, quite a number of newspapers have moved most of their services online and have ditched the old groundwood paper. However, there is still an ever-present demand for newspapers – especially among Nigeria’s older audience segment who prefer to get their news the familiar way.

How Fidelity Bank is revitalizing healthcare in Nigeria Nigeria’s healthcare system is currently ranked 187th out of 190 countries by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is no doubt a very chilling statistic and a stark reflection of several years of deprioritisation of the health sector.

It is interesting to note just how much the choices we believe to have come from free will were in reality pre-determined.

#BBNaija: Pere plans to let it go, if Maria doesn’t come around Big Brother, today held his dairy session with a number of housemates, and most of them had some interesting things to say. Among those who had interesting things to say was Pere, who has been on the spotlight since Sunday. He spoke to Biggie about everything he had been experiencing, from being a wild card to who he likes, and in some ways his diary session put a few things into prospect.

#BBNaija: Peace alludes to Sammie being a playboy During the day, Big Brother decided to have a conversation with a number of the Housemates. It was typical of what you would expect of a Big Brother dairy session. He asked them how they were feeling, what they thought of nominations, and how they’ve been coping in the House so far, what they think if the new Head of House, and it was no different when it came to Peace’s turn.