CRITICAL ISSUES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS’ RIGHTS IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the multifaceted and evolving landscape of student rights within educational institutions. the rapid technological integration, and intensified social justice movements, has precipitated significant challenges and transformations in how student rights are conceptualized and protected. The paper focuses on three core, interconnected issue clusters: digital rights and privacy in the era of pervasive educational technology and surveillance; freedom of expression and intellectual liberty amidst political polarization and debates over "cancel culture"; and the right to equitable, safe, and inclusive education, encompassing mental health support, protections, and accommodations for diverse learners.