National Development In Nigeria Research Articles

Corruption in Formal Adult Education in Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable National Development

This position paper took a cursory view of corruption, examined adult education, assessed corruption in formal adult education and highlighted the implications for sustainable national development in Nigeria. The paper concluded that concerted efforts must be put in place in order to curb the menace of corruption in adult education. Adult education is the poorest sector in education in terms of allocation of financial resources. Government allocates meagre financial resources annually to adult education organizations, yet corrupt financial practices are perpetrated by the operators of adult education institutions in Nigeria. There is equally the challenge of cheating in examination and examination malpractice. These have stifled the developmental needs of the country to be provided by adult education. It was suggested that the EFCC and ICPC should beam their searchlight on adult education sector of education with a view to recovering stolen funds arresting and prosecuting offenders of embezzlement and misappropriation of education funds; adult learners found guilty of corrupt practices should have their admission revoked; adult educators found guilty of the monetary extortion should be relieved of their jobs; and government should make it as a point of duty to allocate 3% of her education budget to adult education annually.

The Relevance of French Language Learning to National Development in Nigeria

Language is an integral part of a society and its role in national development cannot be undermined. Since its acceptance as the second official language by Nigerian government, French language has not been given immense attention like English language. This has affected its acquisition and its function as the country’s second official language. Its low acquisition has also affected the country’s bilateral relationship not only with France but also with other francophone countries especially in Africa hence preventing some aspects of socio-economic development. This article examines the relevance of French language learning to national development in Nigeria. It adopts an explorative approach to depict the importance of French language acquisition and Its role in national development. It anchors its analysis on the Nigerian education system to expose why the teaching of French language must be accorded immense importance. The article revealed that Nigeria has the great potential of achieving its development policy if French language becomes as functional as English language. It also recommends among others that the learning of French language should be encouraged and supported in schools for easy acquisition by learners. Keywords: Development Education, French, Language, Nigeria, Schools

DIGITAL LEARNING IN PREVOCATIONAL-HOME ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-RELIANT SKILLS

This study determined the relationship between digital learning resources in prevocational home economics and business studies for the development of self-reliant skills. The study adopted the descriptive survey design and was conducted in Cross River State and delimited to Calabar Metropolis using a population of 160 participants that was purposively selected as respondents who were JSS 3 students using prevocational home economics and business studies. The questionnaire sought the nature of relationship based on Very High Relationship (VHR) – 5 points; High Relationship (HR) – 4 points; Low Relationship (LR) – 3 points; Negative Relationship – 2 points (NR) – 1 point. The coefficient of determination was used to answer the two research questions, while simple linear regression was used to test the two null hypotheses. Findings reveal positive and significant relationship between digital learning resources in prevocational home economics and business studies for the development of self-reliant skills. Digital learning resources possess the potency to improve learning for the acquisition of self-reliant skills, as demanded globally and for family as well national development in Nigeria. Therefore, teachers, parents, school management, agencies of government responsible for the approval of pre-TVET and TVET programmes at all levels of education should be in constant synergy for the provision of digital resources for quality service delivery.

Curriculum Contents for Quality Education Delivery and Sustainable National Development in Nigeria

This study “Curriculum contents for Quality Education Delivery and Sustainable National Development in Nigeria’ investigated public opinion and other Education stakeholders’ reservations to the provision of quality education delivery across Nigeria. Three hundred and eighty-two (382) respondents, 268 males and 114 females were randomly selected and used as a sample of the study across six (6) geo political zones in Nigeria. The samples cut across teachers, family members, educational administrators, policy makers, university lecturers, and politicians. Survey research design was employed for the study. Cluster sampling technique was used to identify the sample of the study. Self-developed questionnaire was used to generate information for the study. Chronbach’s reliability coefficient of .701after test re-test was obtained. Simple percentage count was used to report the demographic variables of the study while descriptive statistics was used to answer the research questions, the hypotheses were tested using z test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. The Findings of the study have showed there is need to reform the Nigeria Basiceducation curriculum to provide elements of skills acquisition. All education stakeholders should team up to provide conducive learning environment for teaching and learning. No significant gender difference was found across the sample that the perceived curriculum impacted sustainable National Development at z = 2.7, Quality teacher production need to be revisited by the Nigeria National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). Based on the findings the writer offers some recommendations; the Nigeria National Curriculum Reviewers should reflect National development through education. School plants should be revisited to provide befitting structures, teaching and learning materials as a means for individual and community overall development. There is need to improve salary of teachers to avoiding attrition from schools. Stigmatisation of teachers should be avoided as a means of improving performance of teachers.

Women participation in adult literacy programs for sustainable development in Nigeria: implication for national development

This paper examined women participation in adult literacy programmes for sustainable development as it affects national development in Nigeria. Further discussed in the paper are the concepts of women participation, adult literacy programmes and sustainable development, adult literacy programmes and national development, equality of educational opportunity, accessibility and Education for All (EFA). Learning environment, manpower requirement, family responsibility and economic background were some of the factors discussed by the authors as factors militating against women participation in adult literacy progammes. The paper also highlighted some solutions to challenges militating against women participation in adult literacy programmes in Nigeria. Solutions to the challenges were also proffered. Also, x-rayed in the paper is the modernization theory and its implication to women's participation in adult literacy programme for sustainable development. It was concluded among other things, that it is imperative for women to participate in adult literacy programmes because they occupy a sizeable number in the population of the country; as their involvement will result in reasonable sustained national development. Recommendations were finally made for further improvement in women participation in adult literacy programmes in Nigeria

Federal Inland Revenue Services, Tax Systems and National Economic Development in Nigeria

The study examined the contributions of FIRS as one of the regulatory bodies to national economic development in Nigeria. The issue of harsh policies which becomes a noticeable threat to manufacturers (main tax payers) for relocating to neighbouring countries coupled with unfriendly tax policies approved by federal government and its attendants’ effects on the economy becomes the focus of the study It employs regression analysis to evaluate the relationship between FIRS’ tax policies to national development for the period of 12yrs (2011 - 2021). Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) was used as substitute for national development while Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Company Income Tax (CIT) and Custom and Excise Duties (CED) were employed as proxy for contributions of FIRS to tax policies. The findings of this study revealed that all explanatory variables have significant relationships with dependent variable respectively; PPT- 0.0383, CIT - 0.000 and CED - 0.000. The study concluded that there is significant relationship between FIRS’ tax policies to national development in Nigeria. Therefore, recommended that, since policies are meant for the well-being of citizens and progress of the economy, views and objects of tax payers must be well- integrated in the formulation of those policies and the need for constant feedback and review to suit the economy. Also, there is need for a more pragmatic FIRS institution approach to the control and management of evasion, tax avoidance and other illicit practices in the tax system, in order to take advantages of positive effect of taxes on the National Economic Development.

Impact of Gender Equity in Education and National Development in Nigeria

Gender equity in education generates a push force that accelerates progress across sectors and goals; thus national development. Gender equality constitutes central position in both national and international programmes as an accelerator for achieving development. Women’s place in national development appears subordinated. Thus, this study examined gender equity in education in Nigeria and the impact on national development. Specifically, the study sought to determine the degree of women access to education, ascertain the impact of women education on socio-economic development determine the factors that constitute barriers to women education in Nigeria, the consequences of low women access to education and benefits of gender equity and women in education. The study discovered that educated women serve as stabilizing factor in national development and recommended ‘cultural rebirth, smart economic, new education content and soft competition technique’ as the approach that will grant women the needed equity in national development in Nigeria.

Executive-Legislative Relationship and National Development in Nigeria: Focus on the 8th National Assembly (2015-2019)

This study accessed the impact of executive-legislature relations on national development in Nigeria with special emphasis on the 8th National Assembly which ran its course from 2015 to 2019. The objective of the study is to determine the extent to which the relationship between the executive and the 8th National Assembly have impacted on national development in Nigeria within the period under review. This study anchored on structural-functional approach propounded by Gabriel Almond, ex-post facto research design, documentary method of data collection and qualitative descriptive method of data analysis. It discovered that the fragile relationship between the executive and the 8th National Assembly negatively impacted on national development in Nigeria, so it went further to recommend that the National Orientation Agency must take it as a paramount duty to conduct periodic seminars for our legislators and executives in order to tune their minds toward national development.

Infrastructural development and development administration: A retrospective

Background: No nation can achieve any meaningful development without adequate infrastructure. National development in Nigeria is predicated on adequate modern infrastructure. But, the situation in Nigeria seemed to be that of an infrastructure deficit.Aim: The study examined the state of infrastructure in Nigeria and the efforts put in place to meet the infrastructure deficit in the country.Method: The study was a descriptive qualitative research and secondary data was used. The data was analysed using content analysis. The study covers the entire country, Nigeria.Result: The study showed that the various infrastructures in Nigeria are in a deplorable state and efforts at building modern infrastructure are still very insignificant. The major reasons for the deplorable state of infrastructure in Nigeria can be attributed to inadequate funds, a high rate of corruption in the public domain among others.Conclusion: The study suggested a rigorous revenue-generating strategy by the government to fill the deficit gap, reduce corruption in the public institutions in Nigeria, among others.Contribution: The paper no doubt revealed the ineptitude of the Nigerian leaders to understand the vital role of infrastructure in National development. Leaders with foresight will embark on infrastructure development, not only to enhance economic growth but to attract foreign investors. Unfortunately, the findings of the study showed that the Nigerian government has failed and lacked the political will to develop the relevant infrastructure required for economic development and enhancing the overall welfare of the citizens.

Social Media Marketing Techniques: A Conceptual Review on Transparency and Nation Building in Nigeria

Social media marketing techniques are effective tools in building communities and other climes. Social media marketing techniques have become vital tools for individuals, organizations, private and public sectors to communicate and interact with one another. It further helps various governments and organizations to operate an open system that embraces openness, participation, and collaboration with the citizens. Social media marketing techniques also offers opportunities for government to solve its challenges of increasing national transparency and as well as improve citizen’s engagement. The study is a theoretical study that attempts to examine social media marketing techniques as contribution to transparency and nation-building. This paper discusses the need for social media marketing techniques in enhancing transparency and nation-building in Nigeria. The paper further concludes that a social media marketing technique within the context of transparency and nation building is seen as a veritable tool for nation building and national development in Nigeria. We recommend that government should establish the use of social media platforms and in all public offices and institutions to create a social bonding between government, citizens, and employees to achieve peace and national security and hereby enhance nation building

Pentecostalism and the Dynamics of Democratic Governance in Nigeria since 1999

The phenomenon of religious politics in Nigeria is an obvious one. In political aspects such as the style of governance, policy formulations and the electoral process in Nigeria, religion has been a decisive determining factor. However, the influence of Christian religion on politics in Nigeria could be both positive and negative. In other words, as religion enhances national development, it could also be counterproductive. This paper critically discusses the influence of Pentecostalism and the dynamics of the Democratic Government in Nigeria since 1999, emphasizing the roles of the church in political leadership in the country. In practicing politics in Nigeria, adherence to religious and moral values and observance of the Nigerian constitution, which provides freedom of religion, is necessary for national development. The study discovered that the uncertainty concerning the future of Nigeria is unfortunately connected to a poor democratic culture, which is an essential factor in the political life of every nation. The paper concludes that, despite the abundant economic resources and several attempts by different governments over the years to reduce poverty and unemployment and promote sustainable development, Nigeria is still struggling in many fronts due to lack of political will, corruption, and no proper coordination for sustainable growth and development programs, In addition, the church, even though a strong voice in the political system of the nation, has not played her roles well. It is argued that Christians need to get more actively involved in politics, and that the Christian religion can and should be an agent of change and progressive national development in Nigeria.

Contribution of Radio Musical Broadcasting to National Development in Nigeria: A Media Practitioners and Audience-Based Survey in Delta State, Nigeria

Music is an essential feature of most broadcasting programmes, and research indicates that the appropriate use of music by broadcasting organisations could actuate significant national renaissance and promote development efforts. This study examines the contributions of radio musical broadcasting to national development efforts as perceived by two distinct cohorts comprising media practitioners and media audiences. Anchored on the Uses and Gratification Theory, the study utilises the survey research method and multisampling technique to recruit 500 study participants in two major cities in Delta State. The outcome of the study shows that there is a high level of exposure to radio musical broadcasting on national development-related issues among the two cohorts, and such broadcasting content is widely perceived to contribute to national development efforts in Nigeria by serving as a platform for nationalists to preach the principles of justice, equality, unity, national integration, freedom, democracy, and genuine social change in Nigeria. However, the study also found a significant discrepancy in the rating of the benefits arising from music broadcast between the two cohorts with the media practitioners group tending to overrate the influence of music broadcasting on national development. The study recommends that radio broadcasting stations should regularly conduct audience surveys to understand the actual influence of their content on the audience to ensure better programming.

Poverty reduction strategies and national development in Nigeria

The study on poverty reduction strategies and national development in Nigeria sets out to evaluate the effectiveness of the poverty reduction strategies on improving national development of Nigeria between 1999 and 2015. The proposition of the study stated that poverty issues were endemically a political challenge and that poverty reduction strategies were merely a technical response that cannot reduce poverty. The qualitative research approach based on conceptual and normative analyses of data was adopted whilst the theoretical framework used was dependency theory. The study found that despite the several poverty reduction programmes embarked on, some multi-sectoral while others were sector specific, the poverty incidence in Nigeria was steadily on the increase thus validating the proposition that poverty reduction strategies of the World Bank and IMF are merely technical responses to a fundamentally political challenge. The study recommended that the World Bank, IMF, donor and aid agencies as well as the poor countries should understand the impact of politics on poverty as such emphasize political reforms alongside poverty reduction strategies in order to deal with poverty reduction in the Third World.

Promoting Quality Apprenticeship and Skills Acquisition for Sustainable National Development in Nigeria

The purpose of this Study was to investigate the apprenticeship and skills acquisition programmes for sustainable national development in Nigeria and how they can be promoted. To facilitate generation of data, the Study explored the following: Vocational skills obtainable at the Skills Acquisition Centers, availability of equipment and facilities, the impact of skills acquisition on national development and the operational challenges of skills acquisition in Nigeria. This study is a descriptive survey. For the purpose of this study, six skills acquisition centers in Benin City, Edo State were used. Target population of the Study consisted of all the apprentices at skills acquisition centers in Edo State while 60 respondents were randomly selected from the skill acquisition centers. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The main instrument used was the questionnaire. The instrument was designed, developed and validated. Data gathered were analyzed using the mean statistics. Findings showed that prominent skills are being acquired by the youths which have significantly helped them in reducing poverty and therefore reduce some societal vices; making the youths self-employed and self-reliant. The study also revealed that the facilities and equipment needed for effective and efficient training at the centers are not adequate while skills acquisition has been found to have significant role in national development which includes job creation, wealth creation, and reduction in human trafficking, youth empowerment, amongst others. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that more skills acquisition centers be opened to accommodate more trainees, stipends should be given to trainees as motivation; government should provide equipment and facilities for the training centers amongst others.

Appraisal of education as youth transformational agent for national development in Nigeria

Appraisal of education as youth transformational agent for national development in Nigeria

Envisioning Global Security for Sustainable National Development in Nigeria: The Role of Science and Technology Education

Security is an imperative for every nation of the world. This is even more vital for a developing nation like Nigeria. Existing studies revealed that scientific and technological advancements in many developing nations have in no small measure help in reshaping their security capabilities which inturn has tremendously mitigated the impact of security threats. Drawing from this background this paper therefore x-rays some security threats in Nigeria that reveal that the country as a nation requires transformation in science and technology education to tackle the increasing insecurity level that has hitherto destroyed the corporate existence of the nation. The meanings of science and technology as well as the concept of global security are explained. The interactions of these are explored and the implications to the Nigeria science and technology education are drawn. The paper concludes with some suggestions among which is that Nigeria Government should invest not only in science and technology education but should also use the right policy framework to develop appropriate labour force through science and technology education.

Towards History and Education for National Integration: Imperative For Peace and National Development In Nigeria

This paper looks at teaching history as a vehicle to encourage national integration in Nigeria, peace and national development. The paper is of the opinion that Nigeria as a nation and a conglomerate of many and varied ethnic nationals existing as an indivisible entity today: had a past that needs to be reinvented through the teaching of history for a proper perception of each other and a peaceful coexistence for national development. The author is of the opinion that the function of history in recreating the various past of many ethnic nationals that make up the Nigerian state is imperative now that Nigeria is faced with a lot of forces that tend to tear it apart. The paper brings to the fore the historical specificities that led to the fusion of the previously existing independent ethnic nationals to a nation-state. Given the poly-ethnic nature of Nigerian-state, manifest in cultural diversity, religious differences, and political/economic divides that challenges the unity of Nigeria . The author is of the opinion that national integration can be encouraged through the teaching of history of the various ethnic nationals, chiefdoms, kingdoms and empires that existed before the amalgamation by the British colonial government in 1914, thus encouraging peaceful coexistence for national development. Though using education as a vehicle for national integration is fraught with a lot of challenges and set- backs. However, given the imperative of peace for national development, the author proffers some solutions that can encourage national integration through the educational institution and that is the work of History.

Corruption in Public Administration and National Development in Nigeria

Corruption in Public Administration and National Development in Nigeria

Social Media, Mass Mobilization and National Development in Nigeria: Lessons from the #EndSARS Protest

This study explored the potential of social media for effective mass mobilization and community engagement to attain national development in Nigeria. Premised on the fact that social media have become popular platforms attracting millions of subscribers, the study examined how the opportunities they offer could be harnessed and purposefully deployed to galvanize the citizens to pursue national development causes. This was done against the backdrop of the technological determinism theory that provides the framework for investigating the indispensable role which technology plays in the advancement of a nation’s socio-economic development. The secondary research approach was adopted to carry out the study and studied the 2020 #EndSARS protest (SARS refers to Special Anti-Robbery Squad), a youth uprising that aimed to put an end to all forms of police brutality and systemic injustices in the country. This study examined the nature of digital activism that social media facilitated during the protest and how that translated into real-life activism, thereby galvanizing the youth to actively execute the protest. By considering the challenges of the platforms in this regard such as the possibility of being hijacked and negatively deployed in a counterproductive manner, the study concludes that proper mainstreaming of social media into the community engagement and national development struggle would help engage meaningfully with the citizens and mobilize them to attain socio-economic development in the country. Conclusively, the #EndSARS experience demonstrates that social media portends considerable opportunities to engage citizens positively for national development in Nigeria.

Repositioning University Education for Sustainable Youth Empowerment and National Development in Nigeria

This paper reviews the processes of repositioning university education in Nigeria for sustainable youth empowerment and national development. Sustainable youth empowerment refers to the process whereby youths of a particular society are given a confidence boost in terms of structural and altitudinal changes in their society which would be to their benefit and also for the benefit of the next generation of youths in that society. National development refers to the all-round development of the sectors of life of a nation, including economic, financial, and ethnic development. The aim of this paper is to examine some ways through which university education can be carried out so as to bring about sustainable youth empowerment and national development and quality delivery can be achieved in Nigerian universities. This would further develop the students, enabling them to engage in activities that would have a positive effect on the economic and social aspects not just in Nigeria but also in the global community. Thus, the objective of this paper is to understand the dynamics of the concepts of sustainable youth empowerment and national development in relation to university education for the benefit of the nation and the global community. The paper addressed the use of entrepreneurship education, e-learning, and training in the proper use of ICT, amongst others as a method of shifting the focus of university education towards sustainable youth empowerment and national development. The challenges facing the repositioning of university education in order to achieve sustainable youth development and national development were discussed to include inadequate funding, mismanagement of Nigerian universities, and lack of adequate e-learning and ICT facilities, amongst others. It was concluded in this paper that it is a necessity for Nigerian universities to redirect their objectives towards achieving sustainable youth empowerment and national development, as this would bring about a better and sustainable society for present and future generations.