Universities In South West Nigeria Research Articles

An assessment of drug and substance abuse prevalence: a cross-sectional study among undergraduates in selected southwestern universities in Nigeria.

ObjectiveThis cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence and awareness of drug and substance abuse among undergraduates in four southwestern universities in Nigeria.MethodsThe sample of 400 students included 100 male and female students in the 15- to 29-year age range from each of the four selected universities in southwest Nigeria between December 2019 and June 2020. Descriptive statistics and Pearson chi-square tests were used for data analysis using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS).ResultsFour hundred students satisfied the inclusion criteria and suitably completed the questionnaire. Most respondents were in the 15- to 19-year and 20- to 24-year age groups and were female (68%). Drug and substance abuse prevalence was 45.7%; one in every four students abused substances despite an aggregate risk awareness level of 94.6%. Alcohol and cigarettes—legally and socially accepted substances—were the most abused (61.5% and 54.5%, respectively). Codeine-containing syrup and tramadol topped the list of drugs, ranking higher than cannabis. The major motive was to ‘get high’ and numb emotional problems caused by predominantly socioeconomic and societal factors.ConclusionThe study showed a notable prevalence of drug and substance abuse across the selected universities in southwest Nigeria.

An assessment of the extent of provision of research support services in public university libraries in Southwest Nigeria

University libraries provide a wide range of services that are meant to contribute to research excellence for the university community. The study assessed the research support services provided by selected public universities in Southwest Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted using a questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. The population of the study comprised 12 librarians from 12 different public university libraries. All 12 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 11 were usably retrieved. Findings reveal that the services provided are under general services, training services and publishing services which show that up to 50% of the research support services listed in the study are provided. Also, results show the services provided by the selected university libraries reveal the extent to which the services are being provided for research support. For general services, training services and publishing services, the university libraries provided about 50% of the services under study at about 50% high extent. The recommendation is that public universities should commit more funding to further providing and sustaining research support tools, and facilities in the selected libraries.

Assessing Students’ Satisfaction with Hostel Facilities in Tertiary Institutions: The Case of Selected Universities in South West Nigeria.

The importance of a conducive environment in a student’s life cannot be exaggerated as it impacts their educational performance. This research study examined the adequacy of the facilities provided in the students’ hostels and also investigates the level of satisfaction of the students with the available hostel facilities at universities in the southwest, Nigeria. A total number of 381copies of questionnaire were distributed among the students living in hostels across selected insitutions, taken as the sample size for the study; all were correctly filled and useful for the research. A random sampling method was employed in selecting the above-sampled respondents. The data collected were then analyzed using descriptive statistics such as the frequency table, weighted mean score, and relative important index. The result showed that the sampled students were averagely satisfied with the hostel facilities. The result according to the research also showed that not all the necessary facilities stated by other researchers were available in the hostel for the students. The research result sites the need for a realistic and active approach towards making available adequate and applicable facilities in the students’ hostel to meet up with the average standard as obtained in global university environments, as these steps will always enhance the image of the institution and portray the institution as the top choice to anticipated students’. The study also recommended improvement in the area of toilet/bathroom, laundry, and construction of more hostels. Keywords: Hostel, Facilities, Student, Satisfaction, Tertiary Institution

Collateral Effects of Strike Actions by Academic Staff on Undergraduates in Public Universities in South West Nigeria

The collateral effects of strike actions by academic staff in public universities in South West Nigeria were investigated through descriptive research design. An instrument tagged Perception of Undergraduates on the Influence of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Strike Actions Questionnaire (PUIASAQ) was used for data collection. A study sample of 490 undergraduates was selected through purposive and simple random sampling techniques from seven universities in South West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Four research questions were raised with two hypotheses generated. The outcome of the study revealed both negative and positive impacts of ASUU strike on the undergraduates while gender of undergraduates and institutional ownership had no significant influence on undergraduates’ perception. It was recommended that causes of strike actions must be nipped in bud with granting of full autonomy to these universities while tax holidays should be given to private investors to finance universities.

The Influence of Organizational Justice on the Organizational Commitment of Personnel in South-West Nigerian Public University Libraries

For university libraries to achieve their set goals and objectives, a committed workforce is indispensable. Several factors could enhance the commitment of library personnel. However, studies have not given adequate attention to the influence of organizational justice on the organizational commitment of library personnel in Nigeria. This study, therefore, investigated the influence of organizational justice on the organizational commitment of library personnel in public universities in South-West Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted. A total remuneration was used. Findings showed that organizational justice had a significant influence on organizational commitment of library personnel. The findings also revealed that distributive justice and interactional justice significantly influenced the affective commitment of library personnel while procedural justice was not significant. Furthermore, distributive justice and interactional justice had a significant influence on the continuance commitment of library personnel while procedural justice had no significant effect on the continuance commitment of library personnel. The study concluded that organizational justice increased organizational commitment of library personnel in public universities. The study would serve as a contribution towards solving the challenges of lack of organizational commitment in academic libraries. It was recommended that library management should involve the personnel in their decision-making processes.

Performance and effort expectancies in the use of institutional repositories among postgraduate students in Southwest Nigeria

Through a correlational survey of 313 postgraduate students from two universities in Southwest Nigeria, it was found that the use of institutional repository among the respondents is high. It was also found that performance expectancy (ß=0.283, t=3.904, p<0.05) is a significant predictor of institutional repository use while effort expectancy (ß=0.172, t=2.310, p>0.05) is not a significant predictor of the use of institutional repository among the respondents. We conclude that the repository content and awareness about the repository are crucial to the adoption and use of such systems.

Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis IgM and IgG Antibodies and Associated Risk Factors Among Apparently Healthy Undergraduate Students of a Private University in South-West Nigeria

Background: Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) is frequent among Nigerians. Many people are infected without realizing it (asymptomatic) and thus provide a risk of transmission to others. Not only will early treatment prevent TB complications, but it will also help to break the infection cycle in a community.
 Objective: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis IgM and IgG antibodies and associated risk factors among apparently healthy undergraduate Students of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. 
 Methodology: The serum samples of 100 consenting participants were collected randomly and screened for TB antibodies using Aria TB IgG/IgM Combo Rapid Antibody Test Cassette (CTK Biotech Inc. Poway, CA 92064, USA). A structured questionnaire was administered to consenting students to obtain information on their bio-data (e.g, the age, sex, study level etc.), as well as clinical information regarding their health (History of TB, history of BCG vaccination, use of anti-TB medications, alcohol consumption, smoking habits etc.). 
 Results: The outcome of this study shows that 15 (15%) out of the 100 participants screened, were positive for TB IgG antibody, while, only 1 (1%) person was positive for TB IgM antibody. There was no significant association (P>0.05) between percentage TB IgG positivity and the socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants (gender, age, study level and tribe), except for religion. The percentage of TB IgG positivity among the study participants was found to be significantly higher than of TB IgM positivity (P<0.05). None of the 15 participants who tested positive to TB IgG indicated any of the signs and symptoms (persistent cough, chest pain, nausea, fever, chills, loss of appetite, fatigue and night sweat) associated with TB), however the only person who tested positive for TB IgM indicated all, except night sweat. Identified risk factors associated with the occurrence of TB IgM include history of TB, lack of BCG vaccination, history of diabetes and physical unfitness. 
 Conclusion: The findings of this study show that asymptomatic and latent tuberculosis infection exists among the study participants, and that if left untreated, it will progress to active tuberculosis with all of its associated complications, including death. This emphasizes the importance of ongoing public health education, BCG vaccination, and periodic screening to detect asymptomatic cases in the study population in order to break the infection cycle.

Assessment of knowledge and acceptability of HIV self-testing among students of selected universities in southwest Nigeria: an online cross-sectional study.

in Nigeria, it was estimated that 1.9 million people were living with HIV of which 130,000 people were newly infected with HIV. HIV self-testing would potentially increase access to HIV testing for people to know their status, get diagnosed, and initiate treatment as soon as possible. Our study aims to assess the knowledge of HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) and the acceptability of this youth-friendly approach among students in southwest Nigeria online. a cross-sectional study was conducted among bona fide undergraduate students (2019/2020 session) of two popular tertiary institutions in southwest Nigeria. An online standardized self-administered questionnaire was administered using Google Forms. Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS statistics were used for tabulation and statistical data analysis. The Chi-Square test was conducted using a P value of 0.05 to determine the level of significance. of the 155 students that participated in the study, 82 (52.9%) were male. Most of the respondents (65.2%) were studying medicine and other health-related courses. The mean knowledge of HIVST among respondents was slightly above average. Respondents studying medical and other health-related courses showed a slightly better level of knowledge than others although not statistically significant (P = 0.222). 76.1% of respondents had never used the HIVST option before and 62.6% are willing to use it sometimes in the future. to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 fast-track targets in Nigeria by 2030, there is a need to promote sexual and reproductive health education and increase awareness and accessibility of HIVST to youths.

OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE AND EFFICIENCY OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC EXPERIENCE

The study investigated operational efficiency through operational resilience of private universities in Southwest Nigeria during COVID-19. Private universities were established to impact knowledge, enabled unhindered learning and timely turn-out of graduates since their inception in 1999. However, private universities’ operational efficiency was challenged and truncated by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which motivated the thrust to determine their operational resilience along with their efficiency. Primary data were obtained from academic lecturers in eight selected private universities in Southwest Nigeria. The questionnaire used was adapted, and the validity and reliability were established. Findings showed that operational resilience significantly affected the operational efficiency of the universities. Therefore, institutions should leverage technology to enhance response and fast-track learning to drive their operational efficiency in the face of disruptions and pandemic.

Assessment of COVID-19 pandemic stress among health sciences students in a private university in South-West Nigeria

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has been reported to have psychological effects on various aspects of human life and segments of society. The study aimed to assess COVID-19 pandemic stress during and after lockdown among health sciences students at a private university in South-West, Nigeria.
 Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional web-based research was conducted in a private teaching hospital of a private university using a simple random sampling technique. The study instrument was a self-structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic details and questions adapted from the validated Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) by Sheldon Cohen regarding lectures during and after COVID-19 lockdown. Data were analyzed with the aid of SPSS version 26 software.
 Results: A total of 220 respondents were included in the study, with a mean age of 22.08±2.996. Most of the respondents were females (157, 71.4%) in their 4th-year level (37%). The participants had a high level of stress during (46.8%) COVID-19 lockdown than after the lockdown (29.1%), and statistical significance was observed between the perceived stress level during and after the COVID-19 lockdown (McNemar-Bowker’s value = 29.322, P =<0.001) at P<0.05. The female gender (B = 2.432, P = 0.03) and the respondents in 3rd year (B = -4.178, P = 0.035) had moderate stress during COVID-19 lockdown at P < 0.05. After the COVID-19 lockdown, the respondents in their 5th year had both moderate (B = -1.73, P = 0.022) and high (B = -2.08, P = 0.026) stress at p<0.05 respectively. The respondents of age groups 17-20 years (B = 3.28, P = 0.04) and 21-24 years (B = 2.93, P = 0.046) also had high stress at P <0.05 after the lockdown. Most respondents suggested reducing online lecture loads and lockdown in school as ways the university can help students cope with stress in case of repeat pandemic outbreaks in the future.
 Conclusion: This study concludes that the health science students experienced a high level of stress during the COVID-19 lockdown and moderate stress level after the lockdown was eased.

RETHINKING WELL-BEING INPUT FOR CREATIVE PERSON

The strength of an organisation lies predominantly in her personnel as the creative person. However, limited studies on well-being input exist in developing countries. Also, the scope and methodological gap in a previous study conducted on flexible well-being and smart-head necessitated this study. Thus, the paper determined the effect and sensitivity relationship of redefined well-being dimensions on creative person. A cross-sectional survey research design was used while a validated questionnaire was distributed and 532 retrieved from academic staff ranked as Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor. The multi-stage random sampling technique was applied to eight selected private universities in South-West Nigeria. Findings from multiple regression analysis conducted revealed that redefined well-being had a combined positive significant effect on creative person [(Adj. R2 = 0.331 (F (6, 525) = 44.877, p<0.05)] and the artificial neural network analysis showed technological work environment as the best individual predictor. The paper strengthens the Person Environment (P-E) Fit Theory assumptions and the position to consistently redefine well-being input as a maxim to stimulate academics’ creativity for a novel knowledge-based economy, patent, and ranking.

Influence of Library Anxiety and Computer Literacy Skills on Use of Library Information Resources by Undergraduates in Private Universities in Southwest Nigeria

The study investigated the influence of Library anxiety and Computer literacy skills on the use of library information resources amongst undergraduates in selected private universities in South–West Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. 335 questionnaires were administered and 257 were returned giving 76.77% response rate. The study revealed a high level of Library anxiety and Computer literacy skills. Insufficiency of library facilities and poor internet facilities top the list of challenges. The study shows significant relationships between Computer literacy skills (r = 0.44; p < 0.05), library anxiety (r = −0.292; p < 0.05) and use of library information resources and a significant joint influence of library anxiety and computer literacy skills on the use of library information resources of the respondents.

Visual Quality Assessment of Covenant University Senate Building Façade

Visual quality assessment plays a major role in determining the visual sustainability of the physical environment. Visual sustainability underscores the visual relationship between people and their environment. Several studies have been carried out on the subject of visual quality in architecture from other parts of the world. However, not much is seen on record in the Nigerian context. There are also concerns that there is a decline in the visual quality of university buildings. In the light of foregoing, it is essential to understand in detail the visual quality of university buildings not only from the perspective of built environment practitioners but also from the general public as potential users of the buildings. In this respect, the senate buildings of selected universities in Southwest Nigeria were selected for the study given the central role such buildings play in university administration and interaction with a variety of users. However, the senate building of Covenant University Ota is the focus of this paper. The study was aimed at identifying the architectural elements on the Covenant University Senate Building facade to understand public perception for future applications in architectural education, design, and overall visual sustainability. A cross-sectional survey was adopted for the study, and a stratified random sampling technique used in selecting respondents. In Total, 577 valid responses were collected from respondents in ten selected universities in Southwest Nigeria and analysed descriptively using frequencies, percentages, and mean score on the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Photograph of the Covenant University senate building façade was attached to the questionnaire to aid the visual assessment. Qualitative research involving the use of an interview guide preceded the survey research. The result from the study revealed that façade shape and height were perceived as the most interesting in the Covenant University senate building façade attractiveness. The study implied the need for equipping of designers on the perception of building design elements for adequate facade conceptualisation in designing. This, in essence, will enhance the attractiveness of the university senate building façade and also impact the entire campus visual sustainability.

Demographic Variables and Library Patronage of Undergraduate Students at Universities in South West Nigeria

This study investigated the influence of demographic variables, such as gender, age, and the levels of study, on the library patronage by the undergraduate students at universities in South West Nigeria. It also focused on the improvements and innovations wanted by the undergraduate students in the library in view of the technological advancements ushered in by the fourth industrial revolution, and the hindrances to the patronage of the library. A survey research design was adopted using a sample size of 1 333 respondents selected out of the total population of 239 048 undergraduate students at universities in South West Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to collect the data, which were analysed using frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation, Pearson’s chi-squared test and regression. The study found that the demographic variables have a significant influence on the library patronage. The most important improvements and innovations wanted by the respondents included high speed internet facilities, the introduction of artificial intelligence and robotics, increased subscriptions to more databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, and stocking the library with recent information materials that comprise both print and electronic materials. Hindrances and factors that discourage library patronage are limited and non-functioning workstations, poor networks and outdated collections. The study recommended that Nigerian university libraries provide high speed internet facilities, introduce artificial intelligence and robotics to the operations and services of the libraries, increase their academic subscriptions, and stock the libraries with recent collections.

The Role of Colour Perception in Visual Sustainability: a Survey of Senate Building Facades in Selected Universities in Southwest, Nigeria

Colour perception is essential in the appreciation of the physical world. The inclusion of colour in the consideration of sustainable development of buildings is an important environmental and social factor which calls for distinguishing different colours for diverse building typology. This paper was aimed at identifying public colour preference for senate building facade in selected universities in southwest Nigeria, with a view to establish distinct colour scheme for office buildings. A survey research design was adopted with the stratified random sampling technique used in selecting respondents. Primary data were obtained through the administration of questionnaire to 577 users from ten selected universities. Photographs of 10 selected university senate building façade were attached to the questionnaire to serve as bases for assessing the buildings. Data was analysed using frequencies, percentages and mean ranking. The study revealed that façade colour is an important architectural element for visual sustainability and lighter shades of different colours were observed to be most preferred by the respondents in the study area. The study recommended the need for equipping the design professionals on the fundamentals of colour choices as an architectural design element for building façade attractiveness.

USABILITY EVALUATION OF LIBRARY WEBSITES THROUGH CONTENT AND AESTHETIC QUALITIES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

The library website is a task-oriented webpage(s) that requires regular evaluation. However, analyzing the content and aesthetic qualities of a library website is an essential ingredient for its usability testing. Hence, this study evaluated the content qualities and aesthetic features of university library websites in Southwest Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The unit of analysis comprises undergraduate students from the six selected universities in southwest Nigeria, and their population stood at 99, 939. The study used a simple random sampling technique to select its samples and the sample size for the study is 398. A checklist and questionnaire were used as instruments for data collection. Collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM-SPSS) version 21. The result of findings indicated that premium is placed more on aesthetic features than content quality and none of the understudy library websites has features for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), list of the new arrivals and space for advert placement. Based on the study analysis, the Kenneth Dike Library website of the University of Ibadan and Covenant University Resource Centre is better in terms of content quality than other university library websites in Southwest Nigeria. Library websites were found to be useful and yet not optimally utilized by the users due to the absence of some content and aesthetic features that tend to improve the usability of the library website. Consequently, the university library needs to prioritize its presence online and as well add features that will engage and elicit feedback from users. They also need to publicize among the users the use of library websites as veritable sources of scholarly information and communication.

Używanie substancji psychoaktywnych przez studentów dwóch uniwersytetów w południowo-zachodniej Nigerii i ponoszone przez nich koszty zakupu substancji

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Ipingbemi AE, Akerele IA. Psychoactive substance use and associated expenditure among undergraduate students of two universities in south west Nigeria. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction/Alkoholizm i Narkomania. 2021;34(2):131-142. doi:10.5114/ain.2021.109544. APA Ipingbemi, A., & Akerele, I. (2021). Psychoactive substance use and associated expenditure among undergraduate students of two universities in south west Nigeria. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction/Alkoholizm i Narkomania, 34(2), 131-142. https://doi.org/10.5114/ain.2021.109544 Chicago Ipingbemi, Aduke E, and Immanuel A Akerele. 2021. "Psychoactive substance use and associated expenditure among undergraduate students of two universities in south west Nigeria". Alcoholism and Drug Addiction/Alkoholizm i Narkomania 34 (2): 131-142. doi:10.5114/ain.2021.109544. Harvard Ipingbemi, A., and Akerele, I. (2021). Psychoactive substance use and associated expenditure among undergraduate students of two universities in south west Nigeria. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction/Alkoholizm i Narkomania, 34(2), pp.131-142. https://doi.org/10.5114/ain.2021.109544 MLA Ipingbemi, Aduke et al. "Psychoactive substance use and associated expenditure among undergraduate students of two universities in south west Nigeria." Alcoholism and Drug Addiction/Alkoholizm i Narkomania, vol. 34, no. 2, 2021, pp. 131-142. doi:10.5114/ain.2021.109544. Vancouver Ipingbemi A, Akerele I. Psychoactive substance use and associated expenditure among undergraduate students of two universities in south west Nigeria. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction/Alkoholizm i Narkomania. 2021;34(2):131-142. doi:10.5114/ain.2021.109544.

HIV Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Awareness Among Undergraduate Students of a Private University in South-West Nigeria

Objectives: The Human Immunodeficiency virus causes an infection of public health importance with about 71% of the global burden in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, 3.2 million people are living with HIV, and 838,000 - 1.3 million of the cases are found among youths. Although Non- Occupational Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) is a safe and efficacious method of HIV prevention, it remains an underutilized prevention strategy in Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the awareness level of nPEP after sexual and other non-occupational exposure to HIV among undergraduate students of a private University. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 395 undergraduates’ students. Data was collected by pre-tested structured self-administered questionnaires. Data obtained from the study were analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics version 20 software program and Frequency distribution tables with percentages and cross-tables were used for data description. Results: About 42.8% were aware of nPEP. Most of the respondents 361 (91.4%) knew that PEP is to be given after HIV exposure risk following sexual intercourse. Although 79.5% of the respondents indicated that they will see their physician after unprotected sexual intercourse and other non-occupational exposure to HIV, the majority neither knows about nPEP initiation time, 247 (62.5%) nor its duration, 286 (72.4%). Conclusions: A low level of awareness was observed among our study participants, therefore, consistent health education and promotion of nPEP will improve its awareness, uptake, and possibly reduce the prevalence of HIV among our youths.

MOONLIGHTING, SELF-EFFICACY AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF FEMALE ACADEMICS IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

This paper investigates the influence of moonlighting practices on self-efficacy and job performance of female academics in selected public universities.327 female academics were selected using the stratified random sampling technique. 225(68.8%) were engaged in multiple job holdings (moonlighting) with part-time income of about (75.7%) of their principal income. The possible influence of three dynamics of self-efficacy: personal, behaviour and environment; on principal job performance was investigated. Dual dynamics of behaviour (p&lt;0.001, β=0.290) and environment (p&lt;0.001, β=0.213) had considerable effect on principal job performance. Moonlighting or multiple job holdings restrained the correlation between the behaviour dynamic and job performance (p&lt;0.05, β=0. 0.4134, [LLCI=0.0738, ULCI=0.7563]). Behaviour serves as the central dynamic of self-efficacy, and affects job performance of female academics of public sector universities in South West Nigeria. Moonlighting has the prospect of being extensively connected to conviction of personal potential and proficiency (the behaviour dynamic) and principal job performance. Where female academics are self-assured that they are capable of executing positive behaviours, the tendency becomes higher for them to exhibit this behaviour providing the depiction offers results in the required upshot. Effective human resource management obligates devising, executing and scrutinizing with the total involvement of academics: efficient, proficient and jointly supporting working condition as well as perceptive policies and programmes, plus development policies and programmes that will promote the empowerment and advancement of female academics within the institution where they work while simultaneously preparing additional hands for the universities to have adequate lecturers so as to regulate lecturers’ moonlighting.

Scholarly publishing experience of postgraduate students in Nigerian Universities

ABSTRACT The study examined scholarly publishing experience among postgraduate students in Nigerian universities. A survey design was employed, using a questionnaire as an instrument for data collection from 919 postgraduate students selected from twelve universities in Southwest Nigeria. The findings revealed that scholarly publication means the procedure of generating, producing, and judging scholarly content, distributing and circulating it to the scholarly community and conserving it for future use, and writing and publishing novel academic ideas in scholarly communication outlets. A (23.7%) of research students had published academic papers and the majority of those research students had 0–2 years’ experience. Knowledge of data analysis, literature search and review, development of relevant research questions, methodology, access to relevant materials, e-mail, phone, identification of relevant keywords, and ICT skills are considered necessary for scholarly publishing. Postgraduate students are aware of predatory journals and publishers. Challenges to scholarly publishing experience are inadequate mentorship and support, skills, knowledge; lack of funds, and limited access to available materials including journal articles, databases, and others. Also, universities in Nigeria should consider funding scholarly publications for any postgraduate students that put in the effort to get published; and mentorship, support, and collaboration with supervisors should be more emphasized.