Nigeria, May 20 -- Professor Adeniyi made the remarks during a podcast "Conversations with Prof. Jideofor Adibe" monitored by The News Chronicle, where he discussed the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), academic standards, and students' attitude toward education.

According to the Vice Chancellor, many students today are less interested in reading, research, and personal development, focusing instead on earning academic qualifications to move on with their careers.

"We know that many students hardly read. They just want to get certificates and move on," Adeniyi said.

He noted that the challenge is not peculiar to Nigeria, stressing that many countries across Africa are witnessing a similar pattern where educational attainment is ...