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One of the conundrums of free primary education (FPE) policy in several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa is the ‘mushrooming’ of fee-paying private schools. Several researchers have become interested in studying this phenomenon and have raised the question—does free primary education meet the needs of the poor? Emerging voices among this group of researchers suggest that the impact of FPE, particularly in meeting the educational needs of the poor may be over-stated in situations where the...

This paper examines pupil school mobility in urban Kenya using African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) household survey data which contain information on pupil transfers between schools. The aim is to identify which school characteristics attract the greatest demand for incoming transfers. The analysis reveals that there are frequent transfers in the slums than in the non-slum settlements; that transfer are in favour of private schools; and that quality is the main motivation...

In this paper we discuss to what extent the international and national equality goals regarding gender balance and inclusive education have been reached in the education sector development in Tanzania. According to recent reports, the development trend has been generally positive, and the country is close to achieving its primary education targets. More detailed reviews suggest, however, that current monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are too narrow to catch the critical factors regarding...

Coastal topography is a result of complex interactions between anthropogenic activities and natural processes. The Niger Delta is not an exception. The region is currently under human unprecedented pressure and this is accentuated by climate change induced processes. In addition to the regional problems of rainfall/runoff induced erosion and flooding, anthropogenic induced land subsidence and global warming induced sea level rise, are additional imperatives. Quantifying spatial change in...

This project was carried out at Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (FUTO). Secondary data obtained from the medical, pharmacy and laboratory units FUTO Medical Center were analyzed to determine prevalence of malaria among students of the institution between 1998 and 2004). It was found that there was yearly increasing of occurrence rate of malaria cases among the subjects (578, 581, 695, 953, 1249, 1184 and 1256 for the years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004...

The paper discusses the main aim of Learner Support Services at the National Open University of Nigeria vis-a-vis its mission statement, how far NOUN has gone in providing interactive support services at the study centres, place of service delivery, staff responsible for providing the services, delivery target, customers, facilities and equipment at the study centres, schools and programmes, mode of service delivery, problems militating against effective support service delivery, how to...

This paper examined the concept of distance education outlining its characteristics. It discussed the National Teacher Institute (NTI) programme in Nigeria, the objectives and the benefits. The critic of the mode of operation of NTI distance learning programme as it concerns the management, admission requirement, the curriculum, instructional method, materials and technology used, and library services were highlighted. The problems in the operation of the programme wee stated and possible...

The study was designed to determine the knowledge of eye donation and corneal transplant among final year medical students of The University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC).Self-administered structured questionnaires were distributed to the members of the final year (graduating) class of the Medical College of UNEC in June 2007. Responses were obtained to questions bordering on eye donation and corneal transplant.One hundred and thirty-one students out of 183 eligible students participated...

Physical disability of any form usually places the individual at some form of disadvantage in our Nigerian society. However the extent to which a disability affects an individual maybe determined by the coping strategies he/she adopts in activities of daily living and also the institutional support available to him/her. The study sought to find out coping strategies and institutional support systems available to physically challenged undergraduates in University of Nigeria, Nsukka....

A careful study of current event in modern Nigerian scene, religious institutions and of course all othersectors of the society clearly show that there is an unbalanced equation as regards the input and outputof societal values in the school system. It is either there is a reduction of the necessary and compulsorysocietal values which must be introduced and imbibed in the school system or that there is a wantondisregard, disrespect, or negligence of the excellent societal values already...

The main aim of the missionary education was to reach Christianity and thus convert all those whocame within the four walls of the mission house. The British colonial Missions set up norms of religiouseducation that progressively colonized the converts. Religious education primarily meant carrying outcivic duties which enabled Nigerians to adopt the Western culture at the expense of their own.Prior to the coming of Western religions and education, Nigerians were very religious and...

Although examination malpractice is neither a recent phenomenon nor a peculiar thing to Nigeria or Africa, the alarming rate of increase is a global issue which calls for concern from all stakeholders in the education sector Examination malpractice has become so widespread that there is virtually no examination anywhere at all levels that there is no form of sharp practice or the other. The objective of this study is to investigate the predictors of examination malpractice among secondary...

The lecture method is probably the most prevalent and only method some university lecturers oftenemploy in the training programs leading to the preparation of Nigerian graduates. In recent times thequality of graduates in Nigeria has necessitated a second look at this predominant method ofpreparation. Since the lecture method is predominantly teacher – centered and mostly leaves thelearners as passive participants, only to take notes and probably ask questions after the lecturedelivery if...

Background: Knowledge about the spread of HIV and safe sexual practices has a critical impact on the prevention of HIV infection. Among new infections, adolescents and youths are most vulnerable. Objective: To assess the level of awareness about HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviour among students in selected secondary schools in Kogi State, North central Nigeria. Methods: The study was cross sectional and involved both junior and secondary students. The level of awareness and knowledge were...

This article presents some preliminary evidence on the existence and magnitude of consumption abroad and the type of trade in higher education, using a combination of advertisement survey data by Nigerians during 2001-2006 and secondary data on Nigerians enrolled in universities outside the country. We found that higher education consumption abroad is increasing without explicit regulation by Nigeria’s regulatory bodies. The findings also point to the development of a market for local...