Let’s be honest for a second. The dream of “Japa” (leaving the country for better opportunities) is alive and well for millions of Nigerian students. You have calculated the exchange rate. You have looked at the school fees for that Masters in the UK or Canada, and your calculator almost exploded. The only way forward…
So, you crushed JAMB. You saw your score—maybe a 260 or a 280—and you started feeling like the “IDAN” of your set. You probably thought, “That’s it, I’m going to university.” But here is the bitter pill: High JAMB scores have deceived many brilliant students into staying at home for another year. It sounds harsh,…
The Essential Recommended Textbooks for JAMB 2026 (Science/Art/Commercial) to Smash 300+ If you have ever stood in a Nigerian bookshop, you know the confusion. You ask for a Chemistry textbook, and the seller brings out five different books with colorful covers, all claiming to be the “key to success.” One looks like a pamphlet, the…
Ever walked into an exam hall feeling 100% prepared, only to look at Question 1 and your mind goes completely blank? It’s a painful experience. In Nigeria, we call the standard study method “La Cram, La Pour.” You memorize the textbook definition of “Osmosis” word-for-word, recite it like a parrot, and hope the examiner…
We all know that feeling. You finish the Objective (OBJ) section, and you are smiling. You shaded “C” three times in a row, but you feel confident. Then, the invigilator drops the Theory paper on your desk. Suddenly, the smile disappears. Theory is where the men are separated from the boys. It is where your…
Picture this: You have a Chemistry exam tomorrow. You’ve opened your textbook to “Stoichiometry,” ready to crack the code. But just as you start reading, your neighbor’s generator roars to life like a helicopter taking off. To make matters worse, the guys at the gate are arguing about who is the GOAT between Messi and…
You look at the notice board, and your heart sinks. You struggled to get a ‘C’, yet that quiet guy who sits at the back and barely talks just scored another ‘A’. It’s annoying, isn’t it? You start wondering if they have two heads or if they are using “jazz.” Maybe you tell yourself, “School…
How to Balance School Work and Learning a Tech Skill: 7 Proven Tips to Avoid Carryovers (The Honest Guide) Let’s keep it real. You are probably reading this because you feel stuck. On one hand, you see guys on Twitter (X) posting their dollar earnings and screaming “Tech is the new oil.” On the other…
We’ve all been there. You have a massive Chemistry test tomorrow, or maybe JAMB is just around the corner. You promised yourself you would do “TDB” (Till Day Break). You brewed coffee, opened your textbook, and sat down with serious ginger. Next thing you know, you are waking up at 6 AM with drool on…
You just bought that thick “Face of JAMB” or “Lamlad” past question series. You feel productive. You feel ready. You spend hours memorizing the answers: “1998 Question 4 is B,” “2005 Question 12 is A.” But here is the bitter truth: If this is your strategy, you are setting yourself up for a shock in…