On Citation and Visibility in Academia: A Two-way Benefit for Scholars and Institutions
By Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD In academia, knowledge does not merely exist; it circulates. One of the most important channels through…
“If You Fit Wait, Your Chances Go Get More Weight”: Reflecting on Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat’s Emergence as Lagos Guber Candidate
Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD When I talk to my students about the virtue of patience, I make them understand that a…
Àbíkú and Èmí: The Yorùbá Concept of Reincarnation and the Cycle of Life and Death
By Ahmed Adedeji Adesigbin Àbíkú, “omo tí a bí tó kú” literally translates to “born to die”. They are believed…
When No One Wants to Be in the Classroom Anymore: Nigeria and the Dignity of the Teaching Profession
Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD “If you were me, would you want to be like you?” This is the question the children…
The Evolution of Àsà Ìkini (Greetings or Salutations) in Yorùbá Culture
By Ahmed Adedeji Adesigbin Àsà Ìkini (greetings or salutations) in Yorùbá culture is one of the most distinguished and defining…
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: Where Should We Draw the Line?
By Ogunbowale, Tolulope Sobiye Artificial Intelligence(AI) has become one of the greatest inventions of our time. It is helpful to…
Becoming “Administrative Academics”: Workload and the Future of Academia in Nigeria
By Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD Universities are established primarily to create, preserve and disseminate knowledge. They achieve these goals through teaching,…
End Work at Work: A Call for Self-Care Among Nigerians
By Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD The Nigerian spirit is often celebrated for its resilience. From battling endless traffic to navigating economic…
Use, Misuse and Abuse: What Should AI Do for a Researcher?
By Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most influential innovations of the twenty-first century. In…
Schooling while Scrolling: Leveraging Social Media for Skill Acquisition as Students
Ganiu Bamgbose, PhD For many students today, scrolling through social media has become an almost inseparable part of daily life.…