Education Sector In Nigeria Research Articles

Revolutionizing Teacher Productivity: Unravelling the Secret of High-Performance Work System in Strategic Human Resource Management

High-performance work systems (HPWS) have been a topic of interest in various industries, but their impact on teachers’ productivity in Nigeria is a crucial area of study. The education sector in Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including inadequate resources, large class sizes, and limited professional development opportunities. In addressing the challenges, this research was conducted to seek their perception of the role of HPWS on teacher’s productivity. Data were collected from the six educational districts of public schools, among 492 teachers in Lagos, Nigeria. The data was analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The findings provide new insights into the value of HPWS in SHRM in the education sector. The result showed that implementing high-performance work systems in this context could potentially lead to improved teacher productivity, benefiting both educators and students alike.

Multinational corporations and sustainable development goals: an interventionist approach toward quality tertiary education in Nigeria’s case study (Etisalat)

The central argument of this paper was to examine the intervention of Multinational Corporations toward improving tertiary education. Tertiary education in Nigeria is undoubtedly challenged; among these issues are inadequate funding and mismanagement of funds, infrastructural problem, and ongoing strike by university lecturers. A qualitative method of data collection and analysis was used for the study. Interviews were conducted, and NVivo software was utilized in the transcription, coding, and analysis of data from the interview. This was supported by the secondary data, including journals, relevant books, periodicals, newspaper reports, internet sources, government releases, and CSR reports. The findings reveal that per Sustainable Development Goals for education (SDG 4: Quality Education), Etisalat has considerably improved Nigeria’s Tertiary education. This includes the Etisalat telecommunications engineering postgraduate program. The scholarship was also provided for university lecturers to improve their capacity. It has empowered the local lecturers to learn cutting-edge competence in telecommunication engineering. Since its inception, the merit scholarship award has improved the knowledge of STEM among Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. This study adds to the literature on the role of non-state actors, especially Multinational Corporations, in developing the education sector in Nigeria and achieving sustainable development goals around the globe.

Maintenance Policy Elements Validation for the Maintenance Management of Higher Educational Institution Buildings in the Nigerian Education Sector

Maintenance policy is one of the core-element of maintenance management that deals with organisation maintenance planning and procedures. It is based on this contextual setting that this study investigates whether elements that guided maintenance policy in Western countries are similar in the maintenance management of higher educational buildings (HEI) in the Nigerian education sector. A Delphi study was used in obtaining the required data for this study. The Delphi findings indicate fifteen (15) elements that impacted effective maintenance management of the HEI buildings in the Nigeria education sector. Among these fifteen (15) elements, four (4) of the elements have a very high impact on maintenance management of HEI buildings (VHI: 9.00 -10.00), seven (7) elements had a high impact (HI: 7.00-8.99) while four (4) other elements had a medium impact score (MI: 5.00-6.99). The key result of the study based on the Delphi study reveals that the elements of maintenance policy that influence effective MM of HEI buildings in the Nigerian education sector include: assembling of maintenance organisation structure; maintenance strategies development; spare-part management; meeting maintenance objectives; suitable maintenance procedures and process; optimisation of the maintenance action plan; risk factor establishment; timely identification of maintenance work; analysis of maintenance procedure; working together with regulatory agencies and well define priority system. The result presented indicates that these elements are similar to those of the developed countries, and if incorporated into policies guiding maintenance operations within the education sector in Nigeria, effective MM of the HEI buildings will be achieved.

Impediments to development administration process in Nigeria

Development administration is an integral part of a system that facilitates the wellbeing and smooth operation of that system to achieve desired result. Development administration helps in strengthening the administrative processes and structures in an organization for effective and efficient service delivery. The main thrust of the research is to examine the factors impeding development administration process in Nigeria with particular reference to the education sector in Nigeria. The research adopted a purposive sampling technique where thirty (30) respondents were purposively selected from the Federal Education Quality Assurance Service (FEQAS), while twenty eight (28) copies of questionnaire were returned. The result from the analysis revealed that there is infrastructural decay in the educational sector, as such it affects the smooth implementation of development administration process in Nigeria; the following factors impede development administration process in Nigeria - corruption, low budgetary allocation, lack of accountability/greed and weak/lack of adequate manpower; and, that Federal Education Quality Assurance Services is currently applying the tools of development administration in the areas of evaluation, coordination and monitoring. The study recommended adequate provision of infrastructure; elimination of corruption; increase in budgetary allocation to 26% as prescribed by UNESCO; elimination of greed and enthronement of accountability and sufficient manpower; and, continued utilization of development administration tools by Federal Education Quality Assurance Service and other relevant agencies.

CORRUPTION IN THE NIGERIAN EDUCATION SECTOR: CAUSES AND REMEDIES

This study focuses attention on the causes and effects of corruption on the education sector in Nigeria. It also proffers solutions to the menace. Indeed, the standard of education in the country has been negatively affected by corrupt practices manifested by school administrators, educators, students, students’ parents and government agencies. Some of the identified causes of corruption were poverty, poor remuneration for educators and moral decadence among students and educators. The foregoing negative inclinations have a number of unfavourable effects; the most pronounced among them is lowering of the standard and quality of education in the country. The methodology utilized in the study is descriptive analysis. This study recommended, among other things, that quality assurance unit should be established to monitor teaching, admission and examination practices in all Nigerian schools.

Does Post Displacement Anxiety Affect Pupils’ Achievement? An Impact Assessment of Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps in Plateau State Nigeria

The growing trends of insecurity occasioned by Boko-haram, herdsmen attack, kidnappings, unknown gunmen, bandits and likes is point of concern to all stake holders in the education sector in Nigeria. This situation in Plateau state has been worrisome in the last two decades. Individuals are displaced all around the world because of several factors. Internal displacement is a phenomenon in which individuals are forced to leave their homes but remain within the borders of their own countries. Another element that distinguishes them from refugees, who are also involuntarily displaced but across internationally recognized state borders is that internally displaced persons stay at the border of their countries (World Bank, 2014). Displacement occurs in situations like armed conflict, persecution, situations of widespread violence, natural and human-made disasters and, more recently, large-scale development projects . Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are people that have been forced...

Creating Effective Teaching and Learning in the Classroom through Problem Based Teaching Method (PBTM): Guidance for Accounting Teachers in the Developing Countries

Problem-based teaching method (PBTM), which is one of the student-centered teaching methods, has been found by scholars as an effective teaching method that enhances students’ academic performance and knowledge retention in the teaching and learning of several subjects, including accounting. But, no known study has simplified PBTM processes for use in the classrooms in the teaching and learning of accounting. This seems to have made its application in the teaching and learning of accounting at tertiary and basic/postbasic levels difficult. This study, therefore, has simplified the Problem-based teaching method (PBTM) for use in the teaching and learning of accounting at basic/postbasic and tertiary levels in the education sector in Nigeria. This research study was considered because of the environment where the teaching and learning of accounting usually take place in the nation. The study anchors on Social learning theory, which states that, as learners actively participate in the classroom work through problem-solving, advancement in knowledge occurs. The study concludes that accounting could be taught effectively at any education level in Nigeria using this simplified PBTM to enhance students’ academic performance and knowledge retention.

Strategic planning in the education sector in Nigeria: An appraisal

The study investigates strategic planning in public sector in Nigeria with reference to education sector. Specifically, education is the bedrock of nation-building, because it provides the platform or pivot on which other sectors revolve. Perhaps, one of the fundamental challenges of educational sector is poor and defective strategic planning. The inadequacy or lack of strategic planning is the focus of this study. Methodologically, data were generated from secondary sources of recorded documents, while relevant literature were reviewed with based theory adopted as theoretical underpinning. Content analyses were employed to analyze data via documentary approach. The study found out that lack of strategic planning poses a problem to the educational development. It recommended holistic strategic planning involving environmental analysis, resources analysis, decision-making and control framework as a desideratum for the pivotal strengthening of the educational goals and objectives. Keywords: Strategic planning, education sector, nation-building, developmental goal, environmental analysis.

Sustainable development goals (SDGs) for education in Nigeria: an examination of Etisalat corporate social responsibility in Nigeria’s post-basic education sector

ABSTRACT The post-basic education sector is critical to the achievement of the SDGs because this sector increase employability, helps build life skills, and most importantly, improves youth development. No doubt, if post-basic education improves, it will help in the actualisation of the seventeen goals of SDG. Findings reveal that Etisalat intervention in post-basic education includes Adopt a school programme, STEM camps for girls to promote knowledge of science education, career-counselling session serves as an opportunity for students to learn about career opportunities that they could select as they proceed to tertiary institutions. The adoption of has led to improvements in infrastructure and learning outputs at the post-basic-sector. All these are done in accordance with the SDGs. This study adds to the literature on the role of non-state actors especially Multinational Corporations towards developing the education sector in Nigeria and the achievement of sustainable development goals around the globe.

Security Awareness as a Panacea for Effective Management of Safe Schools Initiative and Students Academic Achievement in Unity Schools in Nigeria

The study examined security awareness as a panacea for effective management of safe school Initiative and students’ academic achievement in unity schools in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprises 104 principals of unity schools in Nigeria. There was no sampling technique adopted since the entire population was manageable. The instrument for data collection was structured questions developed by the researchers titled: “Safe School Initiative Questionnaire (SSIQ)”. The instrument was validated by three experts, two from the Department of Educational Foundations and one in the Department of Science Education (Measurement and Evaluation Unit), all from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The reliability yielded a co-efficient of 0.83 using Cronbach Alpha techniques. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The findings of the study revealed that the rationale for launching safe school initiative was to protect Nigeria students in school from being attacks, to reduce the dropout rate, to enable the students to be conscious of security situation in schools, prevent future attacks on schools, and general protection of education sector in Nigeria. The findings of the study also revealed that school based management strategies can be adopted for safe school initiative implementation in unity schools in Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendation were made, among other that, federal government should provide safety facilities especially perimeter fencing in unity school in Nigeria.

Organizational Silence Behaviors Role on Employee Effectiveness

The debate on the role organisational silence behaviours play in employee effectiveness have remained unabated. More so, the education sector in Nigeria is facing challenges due to inadequate experienced talents to handle certain professional issues without much supervision. Therefore the paper examined the effect of organizational silence behaviours on employee effectiveness in selected private universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. In light of this five private universities were selected using multi-stage sampling technique and six hundred and ninety-six copies of a validated questionnaire was distributed while six hundred and twenty-nine retrieved after establishing reliability. The results from the multiple regression analysis conducted revealed that oorganizational silence behaviors have combined positive significant effect on employee effectiveness ( adjusted R 2 = 0.463, F (5,620) = 108.844, p <0.05). However, from the individual predictors, top management characteristics, communication opportunity, supervisors’ characteristics and official authority had positive and significant effect on employee effectiveness. The paper recommends that management and supervisors should communicate more with their subordinates regularly, get feedback and suggestions to improve employee’s effectiveness on the job. Keywords : organizational silence behaviors role on employee effectiveness DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/12-9-09 Publication date: March 31 st 2020

A Time Series Analysis of Federal Budgetary Allocations to Education Sector in Nigeria (1970-2018)

This work is carried out to statistically analyze federal budgetary allocations to the education sector in Nigeria (1970-2018). Time series analysis is used to analyse the data using the Box and Jenkins modeling approach. This involved identification of model, estimation of parameters, diagnostic checking of the model and forecasting. ARIMA (1, 1, 1) was identified in the course of identification of the model. ARIMA (1, 1, 0) was selected as a parsimonious model using the Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC). Also, the diagnostic check was carried out and it was found that the model is adequate. Forecasts are equally made for the year 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 using the model obtained. It was observed that there is an upward trend from 2019-2022 forecasts, hence using the model will bring about increment in the future budgets.

Multinational corporations and sustainable development goals

Purpose There are over 263m out-of-school children in the world, and Nigeria is not an exception to the problem facing basic education. Education provides the necessary skills and knowledge needed by people in other to live a better life. The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of multinational corporations (MNC) towards basic education development in Nigeria using Etisalat Telecommunication as a case study. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative method of data collection and analysis was used for the study. Interviews were conducted with 15 participants. NVivo software was utilized in transcription, coding and analysis of data from the interview conducted. Findings Findings from the research revealed that Etisalat has made a significant contribution towards the development of the education sector in Nigeria, particularly basic education. This is evident in “adopt a school” initiative across the country. Etisalat intervention is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4: quality education, which has led to improved infrastructure, school enrolment and most importantly improved quality of learning. Practical implications This study will help educational institutions, government and international organization explore ways of utilizing private funds to develop basic education, not only in Nigeria but other climes around the world. Originality/value This study adds to the literature on the role of non-state actors, especially MNC, towards developing the education sector in Nigeria. Previous studies have focussed on MNCs in other sectors; the use of Etisalat Telecommunication opens a new frontier in understanding the role of telecommunications MNCs in developing basic education in Nigeria.

Universal basic education in Nigeria: can non-state actors make a difference?

PurposeAgainst the backdrop of falling standards and failing government policies in the education sector in Nigeria, this paper aimed to investigate how and why non-state actors can make a significant impact on the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals for universal basic education (UBE).Design/methodology/approachThis study draws from semi-structured interviews of 15 heads and proprietors – six state-funded schools, six faith schools and three other privately owned schools – to examine and compare the different motivations, guiding principles and overall impact of these actors in the education sector.FindingsReligious actors, along with private providers, are making a significant contribution to the provision of basic education in Nigeria. Students from faith schools tend to perform better academically and they also tend to be more disciplined and resourceful. However, because these schools are fee-paying, fewer households are able to access them.Practical implicationsThe findings highlight the need to facilitate better cooperation and knowledge transfer activities between public, private and faith schools. It also emphasises the need for better government commitment and investment in provision of resources and facilities, effort in regulating the curriculum and regular inspection and quality monitoring of public schools.Originality/valueThe study highlights, on the one hand, the superior capacity of non-state actors – especially religious actors – to deploy their vast social capital towards the mobilisation of funds and human resources. On the other hand, while they have made inroads in their share of total national school enrolment, non-state actors have not made significant impact on access to quality education, owing to high fees and entry barriers faced by poorer households.

Teaching and learning methodologies in engineering education in Nigerian universities

The students’ outcome in terms of quality of graduates as regard teaching and learning determines whether the existing methods should be reviewed or not. In the recent world ranking of Universities, only University of Ibadan came among the first hundred despite the number of Universities in Nigeria. This calls for general repositioning of the education sector in Nigeria. This paper examines the teaching and learning of engineering in Nigerian Universities and suggests ways of improving engineering education in Nigerian Universities.Keywords: Engineering Education, students’ outcome, Tertiary Education and Learning and Teaching methodology

Academic Fraud among Students in Higher Education in Nigeria: Reasons, Methods Adopted and Strategies to Curb It

Academic fraud can encompass any crime for gain that uses deception as its principal modus operandi” (Wells, 2005) The purpose of this study is to expose to stakeholders in the education sector in Nigeria of the volume of academic fraud (cheating) that is taking place in the educational institutions especially in the tertiary level and to expose some of the strategies employed by perpetrators of this heinous crime and to proffer measures that can be employed to reduce the likelihood of its occurrence. In order to address these issues, four research questions were advanced which include: What are the causes of academic fraud among students in the Nigerian education sector? What are the various types of academic fraud prevalent in tertiary institutions in Nigeria? What are the methods adopted in committing these frauds by both students and teachers. What are the strategies needed to reduce the occurrence of these frauds in educational institutions. This study has identified 14 causes of academic fraud, 22 methods of committing academic fraud, and 24 techniques for combating academic fraud. DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2014.v4n3p289

Social Analysis of Moral Malpractice Challenging Education Sector in Nigeria

Several studies have emerged on education being adequately challenged in Nigeria, yet little is known in the literature on the social analysis of moral decadence that has become a common feature of the nation’s education system and spread to other institutions like an harmattan fire. Therefore, this article uses data from descriptive source to build upon previous studies in order to address this gap in knowledge. It delves with factors responsible for the prevailing moral dilemma in the nation’s education system and also illustrates ways in which the scourge manifests in many spheres of life. Employing a core Sociological paradigm (Functionalism) to diagnose this problem, the study highlights areas of defects and suggests the way forward for the nation’s education sector. This lies in the teaching of moral education, rooted in cultural ethics and ethos at all level of education, coupled with godly doctrines. These will not only help to produce pragmatic leaders to bail the nation’s education sector out of the current state of oblivion; they will also ensure national development in all areas of human endeavours. The paper therefore, recommends the enforcement of ethics education rooted in the traditional values of Africa in high schools and universities to enhance lost of moral character in Nigeria.

Inequalities in Nigerian Education Sector: Some Perspectives for Improvement

This paper focused on improving educational inequalities in the education sector in Nigeria. The paper examined some inequalities existing in the education sector and equally outlined some factors responsible for the inequalities. It also highlighted the dangers of inequalities and further discussed various perspectives towards improvement. Some recommendations were proffered as way forward towards improving the inequalities. Among such recommendations are: adequate resourcing, financing and increased budgetary allocations at all levels of education sector; implementation of effective policies and curriculum that will improve all education sector and proper harmonization of activities at all levels of education sector.

Human Resources Capacity Development for Effective Delivery of Education in Nigeria

This paper explores how human resources capacity development can be used for the effective delivery of education in Nigeria. The development of the various human resources in the education sector is important if educators are to provide quality education for the teeming youths of the nation and this cannot be overemphasized. The various human resources categories in the education sector were critically examined and their roles analyzed. The various ways in which capacity building for these human resources can be carried out was also looked at. Since education is a symbiosis between the teacher and the taught, this means that no group should be left out of the development process as per continuous training. Recommendations were then made on how to use proper Hunan Resources Management tools such as training, communication, recognition for job well done and even national awards when necessary so that there can be job satisfaction in the education sector in Nigeria and personnel there can contribute their quota to the development of the country. Key words: Capacity building; Human resources; Management tools; Job satisfactions and quality education

Redressing the growing concern of the education sector in Nigeria

The status of the Nigerian educational system at the moment is unenviable. It is low in quality and standard, limited in its reach and disturbing in its future. There have been some deliberate attempt/efforts by government to redress the declining fortune of the educational system. Some International donor agencies, like UNICEF, the World Bank, UNESCO, and DFID are also collaborating with government at all levels with a view to coming up with a holistic approach in addressing educational concerns. The intention of this paper is to enhance debates on how to redress past mistakes and unintended failures within the Nigerian education policies, programmes and provisions. The paper is of the view that Nigeria requires a system that will insulate education from unnecessary politicization. Education formulation and policy consideration should be for the good of all. The paper is also of the view that there is need for a holistic reorientation, re-engineering and re-branding of education, especially teacher training and recruitments, if effective quality of education is to be achieved in Nigeria. Government should also ensure that all reports, pronouncements and positions canvassed by educational accreditation, visitations and probe panels are implemented. Key Words: Education, Minimum academic standard; Politicization of education; Quality, Teacher recruitment.