The Franktalk Podcast with Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile is where Nigeria’s biggest questions about higher education, governance, and national development meet fearless journalism and deep insight.<br /><br />Each episode cuts through the noise to deliver real conversations on the forces shaping education, policy, and leadership in Nigeria today. From exclusive info on happenings inside our universities to the politics behind government reform, Franktalk explores the ideas, data, and people redefining the future of learning and nation-building.<br /><br />Hosted by Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile, an award-winning journalist, Editor-in-Chief of Franktalknow.com, and member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, this show brings over three decades of experience, integrity, and fearless storytelling to the mic.<br /><br />Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, student, or simply someone who cares about Nigeria’s progress, this podcast equips you with the context, clarity, and courage to think critically about the stories that shape us.<br /><br />🎙️ Listen every week (or, every other week) for powerful insights, expert interviews, and authentic conversations that go beyond headlines. Because in Nigeria today, telling the truth is the most revolutionary act of all.<br />
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The Franktalk Podcast with Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile is where Nigeria’s biggest questions about higher education, governance, and national development meet fearless journalism and deep insight.<br /><br />Each episode cuts through the noise to deliver real conversations on the forces shaping education, policy, and leadership in Nigeria today. From exclusive info on happenings inside our universities to the politics behind government reform, Franktalk explores the ideas, data, and people redefining the future of learning and nation-building.<br /><br />Hosted by Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile, an award-winning journalist, Editor-in-Chief of Franktalknow.com, and member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, this show brings over three decades of experience, integrity, and fearless storytelling to the mic.<br /><br />Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, student, or simply someone who cares about Nigeria’s progress, this podcast equips you with the context, clarity, and courage to think critically about the stories that shape us.<br /><br />🎙️ Listen every week (or, every other week) for powerful insights, expert interviews, and authentic conversations that go beyond headlines. Because in Nigeria today, telling the truth is the most revolutionary act of all.<br />
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Recent Episodes
October 29, 2025
Why Nigerian Leaders Lie About Having Degrees
Uche Nnaji Resignation: How a Certificate Scandal Shook Nigeria’s Government. <br /><br />When Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, resigned earlier this month, it wasn’t just another cabinet reshuffle — it was a scandal years in the making.<br /><br />In this gripping episode of the Franktalknow Podcast, Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile unpacks the tangled story behind Nnaji’s resignation — from his disputed degree at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to the university’s own contradictory letters, and the broader pattern of certificate forgery and political deceit that has haunted Nigeria’s public life for decades.<br /><br />Why do these scandals keep happening?<br />How do unverified credentials slip through Senate screenings and ministerial vetting processes?And what does it say about Nigeria’s obsession with paper qualifications — in a world where some of the most innovative leaders never earned a university degree?<br /><br />Join us as we investigate the culture of credentials, the politics of perception, and the uncomfortable truths behind Nigeria’s certificate crises.<br /><br />🎧 Listen now for a deep, fearless, and fact-driven analysis — only on the Franktalknow Podcast.<br /><br /><br />Subscribe to our YouTube at FTN Media. <br /><br />Follow Franktalknow on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X)<br /><br />Follow Olabisi Deji-Folutile (X, LinkedIn, Facebook)
September 21, 2025
Nigeria Has Too Many Universities. Here's Why
Nigeria has gone from just 49 universities in 1999 to nearly 300 today. On the surface, this sounds like progress—but is it really? In this episode of the Franktalknow Podcast, Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile takes a hard look at Nigeria’s higher education system and asks whether building more universities is solving our problems or making them worse.<br /><br />From chronic underfunding and inadequate infrastructure to brain drain and watered-down standards, existing institutions are already buckling under pressure. Yet, over 200 fresh bills to establish new universities are before the National Assembly. Is this expansion about education—or politics?<br /><br />We also compare Nigeria’s situation with global models, including China and the United States, to understand what truly makes a higher education system thrive.<br /><br />Tune in as we unpack the numbers, controversies, and consequences behind Nigeria’s university boom—and what it means for the future of students, lecturers, and the nation itself.<br /><br />👉 Share your thoughts with us on our WhatsApp group or at franktalknow.com.<br /><br /><br />Subscribe to our YouTube at FTN Media. <br /><br />Follow Franktalknow on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X)<br /><br />Follow Olabisi Deji-Folutile (X, LinkedIn, Facebook)
May 19, 2025
The Power Crisis in Nigerian Higher Institutions
Host Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile examines the power crisis within Nigerian higher education institutions, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing the nation's academic sector in this interview.
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