Education System In Nigeria Research Articles

An Examination Of Traditional Craft As A Component Of Tsangaya System Of Education In North Central Zone Nigeria

An examination of traditional craft as component of tsangaya system of education in north central zone Nigeria. A survey research approach and a Multi-Stage Cluster Sampling procedure. Data was gathered from 297 respondents drawn from tsangaya schools from 3 selected states in north-central Nigeria, kwara, Nasarawa and Niger State. The collection of data was using a questionnaire that was structured and well-validated. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for the data analysis. The outcome revealed the overall mean score of 3.93 for the ten skills needed as agreed by the respondents. The overall mean score of 3.71 of the five attitudinal items as agreed. The overall mean score of 4.05 of the four awareness statements listed as agreed. The cluster mean score of 3.46 shows serious challenges towards Traditional Craft Skills. The findings show that awareness has the highest Beta value (B=0.729, P<0.05). The findings supported the formulated hypothesis, therefore, we reject H0. Followed by attitude with (B=0.400, P<0.05) the findings also supported the hypothesis, therefore, we reject H0. The challenges had the lowest Beta value of (B=0.022, P<0.05) and also have a significant impact on the traditional craft skills. The findings equally supported the formulated hypothesis, therefore, we reject H0. In conclusion, attitude and awareness had a serious impact on entrepreneurship skills acquisition program. Hence, Adj.R2 of 98.6% as shown on Table 5 is an indication of another 1.4% unexplained factors that are not considered in this study. Therefore, its recommended that Governments at all levels (Federal, State and Local governments) should come up with more effective means of supporting the traditional craft in Tsangaya School’s system in north central Nigeria

The Phenomenon of Almajirci in Northern Nigeria: A Historical Perspective

The Almajirci system is an ancient tradition of Islamic scholarship that dates back to the early period of Islam in the Western Sudan. It is characterized by itinerancy, with scholars and their students traveling in search of knowledge. This practice initially yielded positive results, cultivating a large number of indigenous scholars in the region, particularly in Hausaland. However, the current form of Almajirci education, where children are left in dire conditions, often naked and more concerned with survival than with acquiring spiritual knowledge—the primary aim of the system—is foreign to Islam and the original Almajirci tradition in Northern Nigeria. Today, the phenomenon of Almajirci has evolved into a social problem, leading to the abandonment and exploitation of children, many of whom become easy recruits for criminality and violence. Previous government efforts to regulate and address the worsening situation—through integration, control, or legislation—have largely been half-hearted and politically expedient, failing to provide a lasting solution. This paper explores the historical development of the Almajirci system of education in Northern Nigeria, identifying the material conditions that led to its transformation from a productive educational system to its current, deteriorated state, and examining the reasons for the failure of previous attempts to resolve the issue. The findings of this study could help suggest a viable solution to the problem. The paper asserts that solving the Almajirci problem requires a concerted effort: a combination of genuine government action, intervention by non-governmental organizations, support from philanthropic individuals in society, and continued exhortations by respected Muslim clerics, reminding parents of their responsibilities toward their children.

Women Education as a Pre-Condition for Peace Culture in Nigeria

It is generally agreed that education is an instrument of change and development for an individual and the society, socially, economically, politically and technologically. A nation dominated with multitudes of illiterate women would definitely be retarded both economically, politically, socially, technologically and religiously. Women are the custodians of future leaders (the young ones). They care, nurture and nourish them and whatever knowledge, attitude and values imparted during this period determines to a great extent the personality of the child and his relationship with people. Consequently, to produce quality and reliable leaders with stable personality, the custodians (women) themselves must be stable, reliable and exposed in terms of quality and adequate knowledge of their immediate surroundings and outside world. This is only possible through education. This paper is pinned to the qualitative method of analysis, using the feminist theory. The paper finds out the imperative of women education as a pre-condition for peace culture in Nigeria. It concludes that women education, the family, society and country at large will be at peace as women are termed as “mothers of peace”. There is the need to re-focus the educational system in Nigeria to reflect on women education. Hence, the relevance of women education for the attainment of peace culture in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, factors militating against peace culture and suggestions for its realisation are also discussed as the recommendations of this paper.

Reformation of the Almajiri Educational System in Nigeria Through the Maqashid Al-Shari’ah Paradigm

The Almajiri phenomenon is one of the pandemic matters affecting Muslims in the North, specifically Nigeria as a nation. It depicts a condition whereby children of school age, ostensibly enrolled to study under Mallams, roam about the streets in tattered clothes, begging, scavenging, and doing all sorts of odd jobs. While Islam places a high premium on education, emerging issues about The Almajiri system of education have heightened the need to re-examine the concept from the perspective of the essence, purpose, goal, and objective of Islamic law (Maqasid al-Shari’ah). To this extent, the practice of the Almajiri system of education as obtainable in Nigeria should be subjected to the balance of Maqasid as-Shari’ah to ascertain its acceptability and fecundity. This paper therefore attempts to assess and appraise the Almajiri educational system in Nigeria to reform its operation and recommend steps towards attaining the overall educational goals of Islam as enshrined in the Shari’ah. The researcher adopts both historical and narrative research methods in the work. This article finds a strong correlation between the Almajiri system of education and Maqasid as-Shari’ah. The research concludes that there is a dire need for Nigerian Muslims to adopt the Maqasid as-Shari’ah as the guiding principle for the reformation and operation of the Almajiri educational system, particularly in the northern part of the country.

Reimagining Nigeria's educational system: Improving academic performance through high stakes standardized testing.

This 328-page book titled "Reimagining Nigeria's Educational System: Improving Academic Performance Through High Stakes Standardized Testing" discusses the beginnings of the Nigerian educational systems, its current challenges, and the possibility of improving its performance through high stakes standardized testing. The author, Professor Joseph A. Balogun, is a Nigerian-American academic, and a retired Professor of Physiotherapy at Chicago State University, USA. He previously lectured at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ife-Ife, Southwest Nigeria and has had a distinguished academic career spanning over forty years. He introduces the book by reminiscing on the glorious education system of Nigeria in the 1970s and 1980s. This is followed by the discussion of the current dismal state of the Nigerian educational systems where the best Nigerian Universities barely appear among the ten best universities in Africa.

The Nexus Between Government Secondary Education Expenditure and Quality of Education in Nigeria

The decline in the educational system in Nigeria has been a burning subject of research over the years due to its essence in National development. This study examined the Nigerian government education expenditure in comparison with selected countries in Africa, the quality of education in the country and explored the relationship between the government secondary education expenditure and the quality of education at that tier of education system. Data for the study was collated majorly from the World Bank database and official documents of relevant government agencies. The data analysis showed that Nigeria recorded the lowest figure in government education expenditure across all the years under study (2010-2018) except in 2012 when it recorded 8.55% ahead of Seychelles at 6.77%. Nigeria's all-time high was in 2015 (9.26%) and the all-time low was in 2018 (5.94%). Nigeria recorded a high secondary school enrollment rate in 2013 of 56.21% and a corresponding government education expenditure of 8.68%, followed by a decline in enrollment (10.59%) in 2014 despite an increased expenditure of 0.36% over the previous year. The analysis also found a relationship (r=0.61) between government education expenditure and secondary school enrollment. The study among other recommendations suggests that the Nigerian government should prioritize education during budget allocation to improve the quality of education at all levels.

The Law of Nature and Nurture and Its Impact on Education

The debate between nature and nurture is a long-standing and highly deliberated concept in fields ranging from psychology to education. This research therefore sought to determine the effects of nature and nurture on academic performance, learning approaches, behaviours, and educational expectations among students within the context of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative research design where data was collected from 240 students and 60 teachers from three local government areas using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and independent sample t-tests were used to analyze data. In this context, both direct genetic effects and indirect environmental influences on the investigated educational outcomes were identified. However, the level of using environmental factors including socioeconomic status, family, teaching approaches and resources was higher with significantly more frequency. The correlation analyses and t-tests also corroborated these findings, suggesting a connection between environment and academic performance, learning styles, behavioural patterns and educational achievements. The study adds to the current body of knowledge on the nature-nurture debate within the context of the education system in Nigeria. The findings underscore the role of socioeconomic status in children’s achievement and readiness to learn, emphasizing the need for equal opportunities in education and support for their aspirations. In the same respect, the study emphasizes the importance of a bio-psychosocial model that considers both genetic predeterminations and environmental conditions to explain educational processes and performance.

LEVERAGING INTERNET OF THINGS IN 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: GAINS, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTION

This paper examined the need to integrate Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into Nigeria's education system to help close digital divides between Nigeria and her advanced counterpart countries. The benefits, opportunities and challenges for integration of IoT were explored through the lenses of constructionism, connectivism and activity models. Possible technical, pedagogical, financial and social barriers that would face large-scale IoT adoption in schools were examined. To overcome these obstacles, the paper also examined the blended strategies including specialized learning hubs, cloud-sourcing models, mentorship networks, and crowd-computing. Collectively, these approaches could empower leveraging IoT for transformative, project-based connected learning through participatory knowledge-building. Potential navigational tactics were reviewed like contextualized training, activity groups for continual connections, and public-private partnerships to share infrastructure costs. The paper concluded that by guiding implementation with established theoretical models while pursuing innovative technical, economic and social strategies tailored to the local context, noting that Nigeria can successfully overcome barriers to leveraging Internet of Things for advancing 21st century teaching and learning outcomes. However, the paper also acknowledged the need for further research. Areas suggested for future exploration included longitudinal case studies evaluating impact of different infrastructure deployment and financing options. Large-scale surveys were proposed to understand evolving teacher perception and ongoing support needs. Finally, comparative analyses with other developing economies’ IoT integration pathways and best practices could provide valuable insights for optimizing Nigeria’s approach.

Human Capital Development: A Driver for Educational Improvement in Nigeria

This article explored the potential of human capital development as a driving force for educational improvement in Nigeria. The analysis delved into the fundamental principles of education, human capital development, and how the synergy between these elements can foster improvements in the Nigerian educational landscape. The implications for education are manifold, with a particular focus on the importance of providing practical training, enhancing infrastructure, and implementing effective workforce planning to mitigate issues of unemployment and underemployment. The paper concluded by advocating for a collaborative effort between the government and curriculum developers to equip students with the necessary skills and independence for sustainable educational growth in Nigeria. Furthermore, it emphasized the critical aspects of quality education and human development, including equity, contextualization, child-centered teaching, and sustainability, as essential components for ensuring the longevity of the education system in Nigeria.

Management of Secondary School Education and Politics in Nigerian: Its Implications in a Changing World

The interplay of politics and education cannot be over emphasized, it is drawn from the development of human beings in the society. Various societies developed from the ancient era where people subject themselves to authorities for leadership and control. Based on the permissibility of the authorities, the agents of societal development as economic, cultural, social, and political are influenced directly or indirectly by the authorities. Based on these axioms, this paper is anchored on management of secondary school education and politics in Nigeria: its implication in a changing world. The interplay of these two variables were considered from various diversities of educational finance, curriculum design, educational development, student’s evaluation and teachers union. This paper however, suggested that appointment of educational leadership should be based on merit, policies should be made in line with the needs of the society. Student teaching and learning should be directed to the needs of the society and economy. Curriculum development should be designed to focus on the overall aims and objectives of Nigeria's education system to meet with other societies of the world no matter who is involved. Teachers’ unions should be allowed to function independently without political interference to strengthen the union and pursue its objectives vigorously. Finally, education in Nigeria should be adequately financed to effectively and efficiently meet contemporary societal demands in a changing world.

Basic Prerequisites of Primary Schools’ Classrooms Ambience for Excellent Teaching and Learning

Primary education is the foundation of the entire education system in Nigeria. Excellent teaching and learning is unavoidably inevitable for good and solid foundation to be laid for other levels. The classroom is the room where this all important activities take place. The paper unveiled the worrisome status of primary school classroom environment that discourages and mitigates excellent teaching and learning. The purpose of the paper was to examine basic prerequisites of primary schools’ classroom ambience for excellent teaching and learning. The design of the study was review of previous and pertinent literature relevant to the study. Stimulation, Individualisation and Naturalness (SIN) were identified as prerequisites of classroom ambience for excellent teaching and learning in primary schools. Based on this, the paper recommended strict compliance to SIN as compulsory for pupils’ classroom before approval is granted and routine supervision of schools as a measure to ensure compliance.

Verification and Processing of Academic Certificates Using Web Services

A web service is a set of code of a server application that performs a specific task or service whenever it is invoked through a Remote Procedure Call (RPC) by a client application that is connected to the server over the Internet. Web services are one of the digital strategies that can be used by the government for curtailing academic certificate scandals being perpetrated by fraudulent individuals in various sectors of the economy. The traditional method of checking academic records and certificates manually is inefficient and prone to forgery by unscrupulous elements. Similarly, the e-transcript system being adopted by some organizations to authenticate the academic qualifications of individuals for possible admission or employment still involves a manual process. The objective of this work therefore is to show how web services for certificate verification of all tiers of the educational system in Nigeria can be maintained by one central body which is the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria to enable various end-users (such as educational institutions, commercial organizations, etc) use the web services to authenticate and process the academic records of individuals effortlessly. A simulated data of 20 SSCE results of students who completed their secondary school education at various institutions was used to illustrate the application of a web service. The web service program was written in Java. A client application which was also written in Java was used to query the web service through RPC to authenticate and process the certificate claims of a sample of five students for admission into a tertiary institution. Results showed that the web service excellently ascertained the eligible candidates for admission and those that were not. The web service technology is therefore highly recommended for use by the federal ministry of education in Nigeria to eradicate the academic certificate scandals amongst the citizenry.

Choice of Career Gap Among Adolescents with Disabilities

Various initiatives have been implemented to enhance the circumstances of adolescents with disabilities in their chosen professions. These efforts encompass the development of policies to direct Nigeria's educational system in supporting students with disabilities in pursuing jobs that align with their specific impairments. Furthermore, in order to successfully overcome the hurdles related to selecting a career. Several seminars and conferences were held in Nigeria to discuss the importance of career education in promoting the participation of adolescents with disabilities in career development. The discussion explicitly focused on theories of career choice and the challenges that adolescents with disabilities face in their chosen career paths. These challenges include teachers' lack of knowledge and skills in planning and utilizing career education experiences, a shortage of teachers, and inadequate resources for implementation. When making decisions about Career Education for teenagers with disabilities, it is important to carefully explore suitable techniques that take into account the specific obstacles they face.

Perceived Influence of Inflation on Nigeria Educational System: A Case Study of Federal Polytechnic, Oko.

This research work investigates the Perceived influence of inflation on the Nigerian educational system: a case study of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra state. Three research questions were raised to guide this study. Descriptive survey research design was used to conduct this study. The population for the study comprised of all the students and teaching staff of Federal University, Oko. The sample of this study comprised of four hundred (400) students and eighty (80) teaching staff. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the samples of this study. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire. The instrument was validated by two experts, one from the economics department and the other from educational foundation department. A pilot testing method was used to establish the reliability of the instrument, the scores obtained were analyzed using Cronbach Alpha and the reliability coefficient was estimated at 0.80. The data obtained were analyzed using mean. Based on this analysis and findings, it was discovered that there was significant relationship between perceive influence of inflation and education in Nigerian University(r(399) = .670**, p<.05),also result reveals that there was relationship between perceive influence of inflation and the quality of education within the educational system in Nigeria(r(399) = .606**, p<.05) and there was significant relationship between inflation and decrease in enrollment in educational institutions in Nigeria(r(399) = 0.464, p<0.05)However, it was recommended that government spending on education should be increased. A system of regular salary adjustments for teachers should be established. Inflation-indexed tuition fees and other educational costs should be developed and implemented. Measures to improve the quality of education within the system should be implemented such as providing more professional development opportunities and better training for teachers.

Blended Learning Model for Stemming School Closure in the Era of Insecurity in Nigeria.

The educational system in Nigeria runs smoothly before the emergence of COVID-19 and lately, the rampant menace of abduction of school children. This no doubt, is dampening the morale of many pupils and their parents. Therefore, this study was designed to develop a blended learning framework for instructional delivery in secondary school in Ekiti State, Nigeria. To achieve this, two objectives were set to guide the study. The study was also monitored by a research question. For the research design, the sequential exploratory mixed method was employed in order to generalize the result of the study. The study involved some selected secondary schools in the state. The simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample from among the secondary school students in the State. The Nvivo 12 Model were used for the data analysis. It was observed that the resultant framework will be suitable for sustaining teaching/learning activities in Ekiti State secondary schools.

New dawn for education

The paper examines Nigeria's complex educational system, with a particular emphasis on methods for ensuring long-term funding and high standards of instruction. Nigeria, a country full of potential and promise, faces many obstacles that have impeded its advancement in education. The abstract provides a succinct overview of the main ideas and suggestions covered in the paper. Budgetary restrictions, poor infrastructure, a lack of teachers, regional differences, and gender inequality are some of the issues that Nigeria's education system must deal with. A comprehensive strategy is suggested to get beyond these obstacles and start down the path to change. The paper provides ideas for long-term financing, such as creative fundraising campaigns, public-private partnerships, and cross-border cooperation. It highlights how important policy changes are for effectively allocating resources, improving teacher preparation, and promoting transparency.

Educational Laws in Nigeria: Implication for Educational Managers and Planners

The educational system in Nigeria is regulated by laws. Despite the laws governing the educational system, educational managers are not well informed about the promises. This paper considers the educational laws that cut across the educational system, the school and the law, the teacher and the law, the students and the law, and the school administrator and the law. However, this paper looked at the student and the law, teachers and the law, teacher’s duty of care, the entitlement or privileged of teachers, school administrator/manager and the law, school and the law, legal rights and responsibilities of parents, problems associated with the application of education laws, suggestions based on the challenges identified and implications to educational managers and planners.

John Dewey’s Pragmatic Education: A Veritable Tool for Nation Building in Nigeria

This paper “John Dewey’s pragmatic education: A veritable tool for nation building in Nigeria” seeks to examine John Dewey’s Educational ideas – learners’ active role and experimental based learning approach to improve productivity and a sustainable nation building. The paper employs the philosophical methods of critical analysis. The findings of this study would be relevant to education policy makers by encouraging them to consider making policies that will favour inclusion of pragmatic approach in Nigerian education system. It is recommended among others that if a pragmatic approach is encouraged in Nigeria education system, there would be quality maximum and versatile productivity as effective tools for nation building

Learning Disabilities, Culture and the Nigerian Educational System: The Unseen Link to Mental Health

Background: The fact that human beings vary in intellectual capacity is universally accepted all over the world. There are, however, generally accepted intellectual growth markers with which psychologists judge the mental and intellectual development of children and young adults. Children who fall below what is considered the average are considered low on cognitive ability. Objective: This study aims to scrutinise and analyse the Nigerian education system using literature to identify the negative impact of the present structure on the mental health of people with LD. It also explores the possibilities for improvement in the present Nigerian education systems such that it is less harmful to people with LD. Method: This paper is a qualitative literature review concentrating on the results of 3 primary research papers. Their results will be used to explore the conversations surrounding the effect of dysfunction in the Nigerian education system on the experiences of students with learning disabilities. Results: The review of the literature shows that the existing educational structure in Nigeria may worsen the outcome of students with LD as there are sparse social and physical infrastructures to protect and assist them. Conclusion: This paper explores the psychiatry of learning disabilities, not to reveal all work done in the field but to discuss the evidence posed by existing literature concerning the link between learning disabilities, mental health, and the educational system in Nigeria. It concludes that there is room for improvement on the present frameworks for the education and care of students with LD.

How Leadership Failures Fuel Covetousness and Corruption in Nigeria's Educational System?

The importance of integrity is undermined in communities where corruption is pervasive and the respect for authority figures is diminished. This research paper aims to analyze how leadership failures contribute to covetousness and corruption within Nigeria's educational system. The study analyzes the impact of ineffective leadership on the prevalence of unethical practices, such as bribery, embezzlement and favoritism. Data sources included academic literature, reports and official documents. Then data is analysis and extracted from selected literature. Through an analysis of relevant literature and case studies, the research highlights the detrimental consequences of these corrupt practices on the quality of education and the overall development of the country. In conclusion, strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks, enhancing oversight mechanisms, investing in capacity building and promoting a culture of integrity are key recommendations that can help pave the way for a more transparent, accountable and effective educational system. By implementing these recommendations, Nigeria can ensure that its educational institutions are led by individuals who prioritize the well-being and future of the nation's students.