by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman The one-year mandatory scheme scheme has been in existence since 1975, when it was created by the government. The dual purpose of the scheme is to inculcate in Nigerian youths the spirit of selfless service to the community, and to emphasise the spirit of oneness and brotherhood of all Nigerians, irrespective of …
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Commonwealth Scholarships: Closing Equity Gaps by Sharing Our Commonwealth
January 6by Jasmine Koria Despite its distance from both Europe and the continental United States, the Common …
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Read moreEven as education rates rise, some students are being left behind. Santhiya Ramadas, 27, a Correspondent from Malaysia, describes a unique organisation that gives vulnerable youth a path to skills and a livelihood. You give a poor man a fish and you feed him for a day; you teach him to fish and you give …
Fast food is a growing presence among food options, but Ashley Foster-Estwick, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, raises concerns about what it means for health and nutritional literacy. It is fast, processed, reasonably priced and often times delicious. If it takes you a little longer to figure out the answer to my opening line, …
Silence can be a crime, writes Chibuzo Chiwike, 16, a Correspondent from Aba in Nigeria, who argues that those who witness crimes without interfering or reporting it might as well be criminals. I am not an angel; I have been silent several times. Today, I am shaken to the core by what has happened, and as …
The freedom to ask questions is a crucial part of education, writes Olawole Olakunle, 24, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who argues critical thinking is essential to solving society’s problems. I went to a bed-bug riddled school whose unofficial mandate was to make docile the crop of young people who are supposed to be …
In the world of employment, there are many young professionals who aspire to positively impact society, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda. He calls for mentorship programmes to help nurture their skills. Notwithstanding the surging youth unemployment, most organisations boast of youthful staff. This is attributed to the creativity, shrewdness and …
Education about a nation’s history and culture is essential to creating the social fabric that leads to good citizenship and leadership, writes Abdullah Al Hasan, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh. Every country has its own history and culture. Every country has a long tale to tell. The way the current world is …
A passion for writing has opened doors for Isah Babayo, 28, a Correspondent from Gombe in Nigeria, who finds opportunity in competitions and in volunteer work. I have been always fervent in writing fiction and non-fiction. I’ve told myself that one day I’m going to write a book. To tell the true, I fell in love …
Education is both a right and a critical opportunity, writes Christine Shahbenderian, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nicosia in Cyprus, who argues it is also an essential but overlooked need for migrant children. Education constitutes among the most powerful tools that can provide children on the move with the right skills to achieve personal fulfillment, …
Youth have been asked their views on education, writes Victor Ndede, 23, a Correspondent from Eldoret, Kenya, and responded with far-reaching ideas about curriculum, graduation rates and integration with the labour market. According to the Next Generation Kenya Report report, more than one in every five Kenyans is aged between 15 and 24 years of age. …