Abstract The paper focuses on peacebuilding education for children during ethnic conflict. During protracted violent conflict, school environments play a key role in children’s psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing. Therefore, the paper looks at the relationship among ethnicity, education, conflict, and peacebuilding. It also focuses on children’s ethnic socialization and distinguishes peacebuilding education from peace …
Insecurity and Education in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis
Abstract This paper examined the state of security in Nigeria and its implications for education and by extension sustainable national development. Insecurity in Nigeria has reached alarming proportions as it is gradually becoming synonymous with the country. There are militant and secessionist groups in the south, and terrorists and armed bandits in the north. This …
Education and Cyber Crime: Analysis and Prevention in the 21st Century
Abstract The paper took a cursory looks on education and cyber crime: analysis and prevention in the 21st century. It is captured in the paper that new technologies create new criminal opportunities as well as new types of crime. With the modernization and availability of technology at affordable prices it has led to wide spread …
Assessment of Ethical Issues in Assessing Higher Education Standard in Nigeria
Abstract This paper sought to find out a rediscovery of ethical issues in accessing higher quality education. The researchers adopted logical deduction and model statement in carrying out this work. The development of higher education in Nigeria was found impactful upon a range of stakeholders in both home and host countries. Many of the arguments …
Appraising Igbo Philosophy “Egbe Bere Ugo Bere” in the Light of Insecurity in Nigeria
Abstract This paper has made an attempt to explore the security situation in Nigeria with the view to setting the stage for the discussion of the topic. The study first of all established that Nigeria is immersed in a serious situation of insecurity. The security situation is believed to call for serious attention and action …
Education and Social Media as Integral Part for Students Competitiveness in the 21st Century
Abstract The past decade has brought increased access to new media and with this new opportunities and challenges for education. The authors utilized descriptive approach. In this paper, the authors explore the digital transformation now taking place in a variety of educational contexts. The contributors examined such topics as social media usage in schools, online …
Education and Language as Tools for Economic Development and Fighting Insecurity in Nigeria
Abstract It is quite obvious that education is one of the extremely important factors of development. Whether we are thinking in terms of safety, economic and social progress, education provides opportunity or possibility depending on circumstances. This paper, therefore, attempts to examine the role of education and language as tools for economic development and fighting …
Issues and Pragmatic Challenges for Education and Terrorism in the 21st Century: The Way Forward
Abstract This study examined issues and pragmatic challenges for education and terrorism in the 21st century: The way forward. This article seeks to prioritise education and security (issues) and their relationships through various disciplinary perspectives in the context of the Nigerian “war on terrorism” after various attacks on the Northern States. However, it focuses only …
Promoting Collectivism through Education as a Response to Economic and Security Challenges in Nigeria
Abstract This paper examined the need for the promotion of collectivism through education as a response to economic and security challenges in Nigeria. This was precipitated by the alarming rate at which the security of life and properties of Nigerians are constantly threatened and the consequent downturn of the nation’s economy. For the fact that …
Conflict in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria and its Effects on Educational Development
Abstract A society cannot prosper in conflict situations where there are fightings, quarrels, distrust, hatred, anger, vandalization, killings among others. People are usually confused, worried and panicked in such a setting leading to serious unrest, underdevelopment, chaos, etc. The cruz of the matter is that the federal government is not doing enough for the area …