Frank Talk with Olabisi

Olabisi Deji-Folutile•www.spreaker.com

Frank Talk with Olabisi, or The Franktalk Podcast hosted by Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile is the foremost platform discussing higher education in Nigeria.

Welcome to Frank Talk with Olabisi, your go-to source for in-depth discussions on higher education and political affairs in Nigeria. Our host, Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile, is a journalist with over three decades of experience covering education in Nigeria. As the Editor-in-Chief of Franktalknow.com and a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, she has dedicated her career to shedding light on critical issues affecting Nigeria. Join us as we explore the topics that matter, featuring insightful conversations and expert analyses to keep you informed and engaged.

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Episodes

The Power Crisis in Nigerian Higher Institutions

Welcome to the Franktalknow Podcast, your go-to source for in-depth discussions on higher education and political affairs in Nigeria. I’m your host, Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile, a journalist with over three decades of experience covering education in Nigeria. As the Editor-in-Chief of Franktalknow.com and a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, I’ve dedicated my career to shedding light on critical issues affecting our nation. Join me as we explore the topics that matter, featuring insightful c...

May 19, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

YABATECH's Identity Crisis Explained

In this episode of the Franktalknow Podcast, host Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile dives into the contentious proposal to convert Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university. Announced in February 2025 by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, with President Bola Tinubu’s approval, the move has sparked significant opposition from the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) and other stakeholders . Dr. Deji-Folutile examines the implications of this conversion on Nigeria’s techn...

May 19, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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

In this eye-opening episode of the Franktalknow Podcast, host Dr. Olabisi Deji-Folutile examines the crisis surrounding the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). What began as a routine exam for nearly 2 million candidates turned into a national scandal—marred by widespread technical glitches, server failures, and public outrage. We explore how faulty software patches and lapses by a key technical service provider disrupted CBT centres across Lagos and the South-East, affecting...

May 19, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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