Philosophical Exporation And Political Realities: Unveiling The Nexus Of Tertiary Education And The State In Nigeria

Download The Paper Cover Abstract The study delves into the socio-philosophical dimensions of the development of tertiary education in Nigeria, considering its role in serving the common good. It underscores the importance of intellectual freedom, critical citizenship, and the pursuit of knowledge while reflecting on the evolving nature of education in an ever-changing world. Ultimately, …

Contemporary Immoral Practices In Tertiary Education: The Nigerian Case

Download The Paper Cover Abstract Nigerian tertiary education today exhibits symptoms of serious moral malaise. Motivated by the pernicious reality of moral degradation in Nigeria tertiary education, the study is intrigued by the need for an urgent change of behaviour and character. The study is aimed at highlighting the contemporary immoral practices found in the …

Re-Examine Akinpelu’s Concept Of Self Reliance And Its Implications For Nigeria System Of Education

Download The Paper Cover Abstract Many years after the emergence of the new educational system (the 6 – 3 – 3 – 4 system of education), Nigeria as a country is yet to be fully transformed into a technologically advanced and or industrialized country, perhaps due to non viability in the implementation of the policy. …

Towards Improving Infrastructural Facilities For Quality And Standard In Nigerian Higher Education

Download The Paper Cover Abstract This article takes a cursory look at the extent to which the Nigerian higher education system have access to quality and functional infrastructural facilities in implementing educational programs and activities in her schools. School infrastructures are very important in teaching and learning in every tier of education. The role of …

Alternative Funding Strategies As Imperative For Financial Autonomy And Improved Quality Of Tertiary Education In Nigeria

Download The Paper Cover Abstract The issue of funding of tertiary education has been a topic of debate over the years in Nigeria. This has caused several industrial actions by the different academic and non-academic staff unions of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. It appears that several options have been suggested …

Dilemmas Of Parents Of Children With Special Needs In Nigeria: Implications For Educational Intervention

Download The Paper Cover Abstract         The purpose of this study is to examine the dilemmas of parents of children living with disabilities in Nigeria and how through the instrumentality of educational intervention, both parents and their children can be helped. The study relied on secondary data, observation and interaction with parents of such children.Living with …

Administrative Autonomy And Accountability In Nigerian Universities

Download The Paper Cover Abstract What informed the discourse in this paper is the disconcerting discovery that some governments of developing nations (of which Nigeria is one) are not acutely apprised of the enormous and important benefits of university autonomy. And, therefore, bereft of them also is the awareness that the building blocks for results …

Synergy Between Childhood Education And Tertiary Institutions

Download/View the cover of the paper, NJEP Vol. 34, No. 1 Abstract                                   Today’s education system is fast-paced and ever-evolving, with a growing emphasis on children’s academic achievement. As such, it is important to consider the synergy between the educational experiences offered in childhood and tertiary institutions. This paper explored the potential benefits of collaboration between …

Politics And Quality Of Nigerian Tertiary Education

Download/View the cover of the paper, NJEP Vol. 34, No. 1 Abstract The demand for higher education is imperative and is rapidly increasing in Nigeria. The global perception agrees that for economic and social development to be derived effectively, there is need for advancement in, and application of knowledge. However, this is not the case …

Reconciling The Conflicting Factors Of Dependence And Autonomy In Developing Children’s Critical Thinking For Qualitative Tertiary Education

Download/View the cover of the paper, NJEP Vol. 34, No. 1 Abstract                              The notion and theoretical complexity of critical thinking are used for epistemological critique of the model of children’s dependency on overstated learning outcomes. The rationale underlying this paper is that there exists a lacuna in analyses of philosophical discussions relating to children; doubts …