Frank Talk with Olabisi

About Frank Talk with Olabisi

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. 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. 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. 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. 🎙️ 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.

Publisher

Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Category

education · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Why Nigerian Leaders Lie About Having Degrees

   Uche Nnaji Resignation: How a Certificate Scandal Shook Nigeria’s Government. 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. 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. Why do these scandals keep happening? 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? Join us as we investigate the culture of credentials, the politics of perception, and the uncomfortable truths behind Nigeria’s certificate crises. 🎧 Listen now for a deep, fearless, and fact-driven analysis — only on the Franktalknow Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube at FTN Media. Follow Franktalknow on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X) Follow Olabisi Deji-Folutile (X, LinkedIn, Facebook)

2. 

   21 Sept 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. 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? 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. 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. 👉 Share your thoughts with us on our WhatsApp group or at franktalknow.com. Subscribe to our YouTube at FTN Media. Follow Franktalknow on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X) Follow Olabisi Deji-Folutile (X, LinkedIn, Facebook)

3. 

   19 May 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.

4. 

   19 May 2025

   YABATECH's Identity Crisis Explained

   Host Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile examines the proposed conversion of Yaba College of Technology into a university, addressing concerns about its impact on Nigeria's technical education and alternative solutions in this interview episode.

5. 

   19 May 2025

   JAMB ‘Glitches’ and the Future of University Admissions in Nigeria

   Host Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile analyzes the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination crisis in Nigeria, revealing technical glitches and regional suspicions that impact the credibility of the nation's education system; this is an interview episode.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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