More than 80 per cent of the 98,232 candidates eligible for yesterday’s nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE) failed to appear, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. IshaqOloyede, has said. Oloyede attributed it to the intensified security measures targeting impersonators and exam cheats. Oloyede, who monitored the exercise at…
What is Sharenting?Sharenting, a term coined by Dr. Steiner-Adair in 2013, refers to parents sharing intimate moments and images of their children on social media. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 70% of parents share photos of their children online, with 1 in 5 doing so daily. For many parents, sharenting fosters a sense…
Marriage has long been a cornerstone of our societal stability in Nigeria. It is a prideful thing for families when their adult children get married. The norm in a typical Nigerian household is the patriarchal authority and filial duty. However, the increase in Westernization is challenging our traditional model. Young men are increasingly hesitant to…
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive and insidious problem that affects millions of employees worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many victims suffer in silence, fearing retaliation, stigma, or damage to their careers. However, it’s essential to provide employees with the knowledge and tools to address and prevent sexual harassment. *What is Sexual Harassment?* Sexual…
Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones as a new law restricting their use in schools took effect. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill in January limiting smartphone access at schools, in line with a trend seen in the U.S. and Europe. It…
