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Challenges and Remedies for Research Investment in Tertiary Institutions: Insights from Nigeria: Tantangan dan Upaya untuk Investasi Riset di Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi: Wawasan dari Nigeria Jacob, Ogunode Niyi; Atoshi, Mikyitsabu Ago; Johnson, Gani
Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development Vol. 18 No. 4 (2023): November
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/ijemd.v21i4.799

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In this study, we investigate the factors contributing to the inadequate investment in research programs within Nigerian tertiary institutions. Employing secondary data from both printed and online sources, we identify key issues such as the lack of political commitment in implementing research funding policies, declining national revenue, corruption, security concerns, limited private sector involvement, competition from other economic sectors, revenue source limitations, and high debt servicing as primary drivers of this problem. To address these challenges, our recommendations include the implementation of research funding policies, economic diversification, the establishment of effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for research funds, the creation of additional sources of research funding, and greater private sector engagement in supporting research endeavors across the nation. This study provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the Nigerian higher education sector in fostering research excellence and offers practical solutions to enhance research investment for sustainable development. Highlights: Inadequate Funding: Insufficient financial support hinders research program growth. Political Will: Lack of commitment from policymakers affects research funding policy implementation. Private Sector Engagement: Greater involvement of private industries can boost research investment in Nigeria's tertiary institutions. Keywords: Research Investment, Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria, Funding Policy, Private Sector Participation
An Investigation into the Challenges Facing Administration of STEM Education in Gwagwalada Universal Basic Education Junior Secondary Schools in FCT, Nigeria Jacob, Ogunode Niyi
International Journal of Research in STEM Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): May Issue
Publisher : Universitas Terbuka

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This study aimed to investigate the challenges facing the administration of STEM Education in Gwgwalada junior secondary schools of FCT, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires titled:' Challenges facing Administration of STEM Education Questionnaire” (CFASEQ).The sample for the study comprised of 200 teachers. A simple random sampling method was used to select the sample. One hypothesis and three research instruments were used for the study. Test and retest were employed to determine the reliability of the instrument. Simple percentages were employed to analyze the data collected and a chi-square test was used to test the hypothesis. The study revealed that challenges are facing the administrations of STEM Education in Gwagwalada junior secondary schools and these challenges include; inadequate infrastructural facilities, shortage of science teachers, lack of instructional materials, lack of motivation, inadequate fund, poor supervision, high population, poor capacity development program for science teachers and negative attitude of students towards STEM education. The result also revealed that100% of the respondents agreed that the implications of the challenge facing the administration of STEM Education are responsible for poor implementation of STEM education in Gwagwalada junior secondary schools of FCT, Nigeria. From the finding, it was recommended that the government increase the funding of education and give more priority to STEM Education.
Planning of Primary School Education in Nigeria: Problems and Way Forward Josiah, Hayab Fortune; Jacob, Ogunode Niyi
International Journal on Orange Technologies Vol. 3 No. 7 (2021): IJOT
Publisher : Research Parks Publishing LLC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijot.v3i7.2046

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Primary school education in Nigeria is design to give the post-nursery education for children aged 6-11. The primary school education had been described as the foundational education that laid the foundation for other educational system. The primary school education is beset with many problems. Poor planning is one of the major problem facing the primary school education in Nigeria. This article discusses the problems facing the planning of primary school education in Nigeria. The article identified;inadequate planning fund, shortage of professional planners with specialization in primary school planning, shortage of data, corruption, political instability, poor capacity development of planners, policies instability, inadequate planning tools and political influence as the problems facing the planning of primary schools education in Nigeria. In order to solve these problems, this article offers the following recommendations: adequate funding of planning of public primary schools, employment of professional planners, provision of materials, generation of current educational data, political stability, policy stability and corruption should be fought in the ministries and agencies of education.
Supervision of Secondary School Education in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja: Problems and the Way Forward Jacob, Ogunode Niyi; Richard, Ugbome Nnamdi
International Journal on Orange Technologies Vol. 3 No. 8 (2021): IJOT
Publisher : Research Parks Publishing LLC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijot.v3i8.2107

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Supervision of secondary school education is plagued with many problems in Nigeria especially in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This article discusses the problems preventing effective supervision of secondary school education in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Secondary data sourced from print materials and online publications by recognized institutions and individual authors were used in the article. There are many challenges preventing effective supervision of secondary school education in FCT. Prominent amongst the problems include: inadequate funding, inadequate transportation facilities, distance, inadequate supervisors, insecurity, and shortage of supervision materials, poor capacity development programmes and Corruption. To ensure effective supervision of secondary school education in FCT, the article recommended the following: increased funding for secondary school, provision of adequate transport facilities, employment of more professional supervisors, adequate provision of supervision materials, training and retraining programmes for supervisors, provision of adequate security for supervisors on official functions and eradicating all forms of corruption in the ministry of education so as to end diversion of funds meant for supervision.
ICT Usage for Primary School Administration in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward Jacob, Ogunode Niyi; Dahir, Nasir; M., Yahaya Danjuma; Jegede, Deborah
International Journal of Human Computing Studies Vol. 3 No. 7 (2021): IJHCS
Publisher : Research Parks Publishing LLC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijhcs.v3i7.2140

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The administration of primary school education in Nigeria is plagued with problems. One of the problems hindering the effective administration of primary school education is the poor usage of information communication and technology. This paper discussed the challenges of sing ICT for the administration of primary school education. Secondary data and primary school data were sourced from print materials and online publication. The paper identified: inadequate funding of ICT programme, inadequate ICT facilities, poor implementation of ICT policies, poor computer literacy of admin staff, unstable power supply, poor internet services and high cost of ICT facilities. To solve these problem, the paper hereby recommends that the government should provide the primary schools in the Country with adequate ICT facilities. The government should increase the funding of ICT programme in the public primary schools in Nigeria and the government should organize constant training and retraining programme for primary school administrative staff and school administrators etc.
Shortage of Professional Science and Environmental Education Teachers in Nigeria Aiyedun, Olatunde; Jacob, Ogunode Niyi
Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 3, No 1: April, 2021
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v3i1.20536

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This study evaluated the shortage of professional science and environmental education teachers in Nigerias educational institutions. The study used descriptive research survey design. The population of the study comprised of all public primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The sample size comprised of 600 science and environmental education students respectively made up of 200 pupils, 200 secondary students, and 200 tertiary students, selected randomly from six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The research instrument used for data collection was a 18 structured questionnaire items rated on a 4-point Likert scale, with response options of Strongly Agree (SA); Agree (A); Disagree (D); and Strongly Disagree (SD).The responses of the respondents were presented in simple statistical table and analysed using Mean (x) and Grand Mean (gx). The findings revealed that problems of shortage of professional Science and Environmental Education teachers is common to the Nigerian educational institutions at all levels. Based on the result of findings, it was recommended that Environmental Education infused concepts in science subjects should be taught by qualified Environmental Education teachers and lecturers at all levels of education, beginning from the primary level to tertiary level in Nigeria.