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Honestly, we have lost it as a country! Our image has been damaged in almost all the countries. There is no country that actually wants to relate with us, once we mention our nationality. Many Nigerian citizens abroad are making life unbearable for innocent ones!
This should be a serious concern to us all! The mentality of making money at all cost is really the driver into this mess.

BAMS EDU PRESENTS A FREE WEBINAR FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

How to Write a Strong Research Proposal for a Dissertation and Thesis

BAMS EDU is pleased to invite postgraduate students to a free academic development webinar focused on building the skills required to write a high-quality, well-structured, and academically sound research proposal for dissertations and theses.

This webinar is designed to support Master’s and PhD students across disciplines who are at the proposal development or early research stages.

Webinar Focus Areas

Understanding the purpose and structure of a research proposal
Developing a clear research problem and research questions
Aligning objectives, methodology, and theoretical framework
Designing appropriate data collection instruments
Avoiding common proposal writing mistakes
Meeting institutional and supervisory expectations

Date and Time

Date: 4 April 2026
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon

Registration

Participation is free, but registration is required.

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Target Audience

Master’s and PhD students
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Candidates preparing dissertation or thesis proposals

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Empowering postgraduate researchers for academic excellence.

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There is a need for justice for this publicly humiliated teacher. By taken laws into their hands, they have perveted the justice that their child would have been entitled to!

This is totally wrong! There is no justification for what the parents have done. Even if the teacher was at fault, they have taken laws into their hands. There is a need for justice for this poor teacher!

Dr Oluwatoyin Ajani’s Scholarly Commentary
On Civil–Military Relations and the Fragility of Democratic Authority in Nigeria
The recent public confrontation between a senior government minister and a naval officer, as described in the widely circulated commentary by Adedamola Adetayo, is more than an isolated altercation. It reveals, in sharp relief, a deeper constitutional malaise within Nigeria’s democratic order: the persistent subordination of civil authority to the entrenched command structures of the military and security institutions.
From a scholarly standpoint, this event underscores a long-standing tension in Nigeria’s political evolution, the incomplete transition from military authoritarianism to genuine civilian supremacy. Since 1999, Nigeria’s democracy has operated within a paradox. Civilian leaders preside over the apparatus of the state, yet the instruments of coercive power, the police, the armed forces, and the intelligence agencies, often retain allegiances to their hierarchical, quasi-autonomous command systems rather than to the constitutional order they are sworn to protect. This duality creates what O’Donnell (1994) termed a “brown area” of democracy: spaces where the rule of law is suspended and state authority is replaced by informal, militarised power.
Such incidents erode a key pillar of democratic governance: the principle of civilian control of the military. When uniformed officers publicly defy elected or appointed civilian authorities, the symbolism extends beyond the immediate conflict, it communicates to citizens that the monopoly of legitimate force no longer rests with civil institutions. Over time, this undermines citizens’ trust in democracy and reinforces the perception that power in Nigeria remains anchored in coercion rather than consent.
The recurrence of similar events, the abduction of Governor Ngige, the withdrawal of Amaechi’s security, the Magodo standoff with Governor Sanwo-Olu, and now the Wike–Navy episode, illustrates institutional continuity rather than democratic maturity. It suggests that the political class has failed to institutionalise civilian oversight through robust mechanisms such as parliamentary security committees, independent police commissions, and effective civil–military education.
Democracy cannot thrive when the state’s coercive arms are accountable only to themselves. As Huntington (1957) warned in The Soldier and the State, professional militaries must be subordinated to political authority through institutional control, not merely personal relationships or appeals to discipline. Nigeria’s continued reliance on informal patronage, political protection, and negotiated obedience from the armed forces keeps it in a perpetual cycle of democratic fragility.
For democracy to consolidate, Nigeria must invest in rebuilding democratic infrastructure of accountability. This includes depoliticising security appointments, enforcing constitutional oversight by the National Assembly, and promoting civic education that affirms the supremacy of law over the gun. Civil authority must not only exist in principle but be enforceable in practice, even against the most powerful uniforms.
The events highlighted by Adetayo are, therefore, not just moments of embarrassment but critical warnings. They remind us that without sustained institutional reform, Nigeria risks preserving the rituals of democracy without its spirit, a republic of ballots shadowed by barracks.

When Thrones Falter — A Call for Reform in Traditional Leadership
By DrOAA
The recent spate of criminal allegations and arrests involving Yoruba monarchs, both within Nigeria and abroad, has cast a long shadow over the integrity of our traditional institutions. From the scandalous arrest of the King of Alabe and the King of Babanla in Kwara State, allegedly linked to banditry and illicit funds, to the shocking indictment of Oba Joseph Oloyede in the United States for multimillion-dollar fraud, the moral authority of our royal thrones is under siege.
As a scholar and citizen, I find this deeply unsettling. Our traditional rulers are meant to embody the values of justice, wisdom, and communal stewardship. Yet, the infiltration of criminal elements into these revered positions reveals a systemic failure, one rooted in opaque, politicised selection processes that prioritise influence over integrity. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent remarks on this issue resonate strongly: when criminals and drug addicts ascend to royal thrones, the community suffers a profound betrayal.
This crisis is not merely about individual misconduct; it reflects a broader institutional decay. The constitutional sidelining of traditional rulers has left them vulnerable to manipulation and irrelevance, while communities lose faith in their ability to lead. If we are to restore dignity to these institutions, we must pursue reform, starting with transparent, merit-based selection processes and clear accountability frameworks.
Traditional leadership must evolve. It must be reimagined not as a relic of the past, but as a dynamic institution capable of making meaningful contributions to governance, peacebuilding, and development. The thrones must be cleaned, not just for the sake of tradition, but for the sake of our communities' future.

itoghor0007:
Please is there any transport service from lagos to South Africa and how much, and wat do i need

Check at Jibowu, Yaba or Mazamaza, Mile 2🥺
Dey wine us..

SamUEUKZ:
Dear Nairalanders,
I am writing to express my utmost appreciation for the incredible support, guidance, and encouragement provided by everyone. Your step-by-step guide and unwavering motivation played a pivotal role in my successful acquisition of a Study visa for my PhD. Additionally, I am delighted to inform you that I accomplished this feat without relying on any agents or intermediaries other than this thread.

I submitted my Visa Application in VFS Abuja office on 2nd May 2024. After a week, I got a call from Home Affairs that I should reach out to my school (UKZN) and my Medical Aid to respond to the mail that was sent to them for the confirmation of the authenticity of my admission and my Health Cover, I communicated the school and CompCare medical aid. Home Affairs later called me on 20th May to acknowledge that they have received the confirmation.

I was notified on 24th to submit my passport which I did on 25th around 9:30am. I got mailed that it's ready for collection around 2:45pm same day but because it was Friday, the courier service delivered it to me today been 27th May.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment towards the success of aspiring students like me. May Nairaland particularly this thread continue to be a beacon of guidance, inspiration, and success for many more individuals in the future.

Congratulations and you are welcome to KZN. Durban the home of vibes!!! All the best! Which campus are you studying?

Fix an amount for late coming and absence without permission. Nigerians need strong hands to work. I have used the approach in some schools I managed before, and it worked. Teachers are the most difficult resources to manage in most private schools. Wth public schools, they are reported to the ministry and tough sanctions are given to them there.

Discipline is key to success of any business

How much?

I am starting a project, which provides students in primary and secondary schools with online classes for all subjects, following the scheme of work, as specified by the national curriculum. There will also be online classes for examinations such as SSCE, JAMB, NECO, common entrances. Teachers will also provide e-notes for all the topics.
If you are experienced and willing to be part of this project. Send me an email schoolonline795@gmail.com.
Thank you

I have this educational website that I want to design for online learning. This website will feature e-notes and online classes for primary and secondary school subjects.
I have been scammed many times by those who claimed to be web designers from this Nairaland. So, before I make payment, I want to see the job done to a large extent. If you are interested and ready to abide by my terms, you can contact me. Only serious minded people. schoolonline795@gmail.com.
Thank you

A plot is how much?

Pics

How much is a plot?

Greece is indeed a nice country. I love Athens and Crete a lot.

If you enter RSA with a visitor's visa, your stay will be limited to 30 days at the point of entry, by the immigration officer, and will be stamped on your passport. The 30 days start counting from your day of arrival.
2. You cannot change your visa to any other one. You must exit to your country of origin or to another country that you have her visa. Otherwise, you will be committing immigration offence.

olig:
No!
I added three (BSc, MSc, PhD). The picture below shows part of my report.
I can't remember precisely how to do it, but, I think you first register with your highest qualification, and you can add the remaining degrees later.

Yes, I added to it through email. So, I submitted 3 certificates and transcripts now

Ouagadougou??
You dey winne me ni sir?

Greetings guys

Are there nairalanders in Tokyo, that we can chill together?. I am traveling to Tokyo for two weeks, attending a conference there.
What are the interesting places there?

Lovely 🌹

Nice country

Lovely 🌹

Drove to Germany today, via Salzburg.
No border check or stop.
I wonder if Africa can operate that way.

Any Nigerian in Salzburg?

Vienna is a lovely place to be. But you need to be loaded to survive. You Gerrit?

Check the vfs Global website for details and

Back to Austria again this year.
Same lovely country.