Insight by Oppy

   AKOGUN IYIOLA OYEDEPO Equity, fairness and justice are triplets from the same womb and were born on the same day and time. When properly dissected, they mean the same thing and equally point to the same direction, mainly in the management of human affairs. The words are easy to pronounce, they sooth the ears and they carry positivity in different organizations. Whether they are easy to practice or not, is another subject-matter. The observance and non-observance of equity, fairness and justice in Kwara State, will be the focus of this write-up. Equity is when there is even handedness in relationships, especially in cases that are similar. Impartiality, also means equity. Therefore, when you call it fairness and justice, one is describing the same situation. On the other hands, fairness also means impartiality or behavior that is devoid of favoritism. The third of the three words, Justice, means maintenance or existence of proper balance, fair deal. When human or...

In a bold move to support young Nigerians beyond the classroom, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to roll out a dedicated job portal by 2026. The platform aims to connect student loan recipients with employment opportunitie, locally and globally, marking a major step towards bridging the gap between education and economic empowerment. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja as the agency marked one year of operations. He clarified that while the portal won’t guarantee jobs, it will play a key role in easing graduates' transition into the workforce. Listings from both the public and private sectors, as well as international employers, will be featured on the portal.  “We don’t just disburse loans and walk away. This job portal is our way of staying committed to the student’s journey toward financial independence,” Sawyerr said. Repayment Begins Only After Employment Sawye...