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Political Interference and Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria Ogunode, Niyi Jacob; Edinoh, Kingsley; Agbade, Olofu Paul
Indonesian Journal of Social Development Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): January
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/jsd.v1i3.2117

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This paper discussed the implication of political interference on tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data was used in the paper. The data were collected from print and online publications. The paper revealed the implication of political interference on tertiary institutions such as; recruitment of unqualified personnel, admission of less qualified candidate, internal administration, underdevelopment of tertiary institution, poor quality of tertiary education, poor governance and ineffective leadership, proliferation of tertiary institutions and alteration of planning and location of tertiary institutions across the country. Based on these discoveries, the paper suggested that the federal and state government should grant full autonomy to all tertiary institutions to allow the institutions operate independently.
Challenges Confronting the Administration of English Language Program: Secondary School Context in Nigeria Ogunode, Niyi Jacob
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/reila.v2i2.4506

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This objective of this study was to investigate the challenges facing the administration of English Language program in Senior Secondary schools in Abaji Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. The study used questionnaire as instrument for data collection. 80 respondents were selected from the entire population of English teachers and school administrators in Abaji. Purposive research techniques were employed to select the respondents. Research survey method was adopted for the study. To determine the reliability of the instrument, test and retest methods. The data collected were analysed using simple percentage, mean statistical and chi-square was employed to test the hypotheses. The result collected from the study led to the following conclusion that scant fund, shortage of professional English teacher, inadequate English language instructional materials, deficient English laboratory, poor capacity development of English language teachers and paltry motivation of English language teacher are the challenges affecting the effective administration of English language program in Abaji secondary Schools.
A Review Study on Reasons for Large Class Sizes in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria Ogunode, Niyi Jacob; Edinoh, Kingsley; Ewhe, Peter Okpunukpang
Jurnal Pendidikan Non formal Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): March
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/jpn.v1i3.293

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This paper discussed the reasons for large class sizes in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data was used in the paper. Data were collected from print and online publications. The paper presented poor implementation of academic brief, poor implementation of carrying capacity, corruption, inadequate infrastructural facilities, shortage of academic staff, project abadonment, inadequate tertiary institutions and political influence asreasons for large class sizes in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Based on this findings, the paper recommended increment in budgetary allocation of tertiary institutions employment of adequate academic staff and provision of adequate infrastructural facilities.
AN ASSESSMENT OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS’ EXAMINATIONS CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR DECISION MAKING Ogunode, Niyi Jacob; Akuh Ph.D , Esther A.; Tadi, Philemon L.
Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences Vol. 1 No. 8 (2024): Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences
Publisher : PT ANTIS INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHER

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ejlhss.v1i8.828

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This paper assessed the challenges militating against conduct of examinations in the tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Relevant journals and conference papers were consulted and are sources of secondary data used in the paper. The paper identified funding problems, inadequate infrastructure facilities, corruption, examination mal-practices, technological facilities, strike actions and insecurity problems as challenges militating against effective conduct of examinations in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the paper recommends an increment in the budgetary allocation of tertiary institutions. Provision of modern infrastructure facilities. Deployment and installation of CCTV cameras in all examination halls and theatres. Examination marking should be taken away from lecturers to a special centre where marking of exams scripts will be decentralized. Government should implement all agreement reached with different trade unions to curtain strike actions in the various institutions. Government should address all issues breeding insecurities in Nigeria
Deployment of Technological Tools and Fight against Corruption in the Nigerian Educational Administration Dada, Mathew Sunday; Ogunode, Niyi Jacob
International Journal of Applied Educational Research (IJAER) Vol. 2 No. 5 (2024): October 2024
Publisher : MultiTech Publisher

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This paper examined the important roles technology can play in addressing the corruption programme facing the Nigerian educational sector. The paper is a position that depends on secondary data. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper concluded that technology can be used to combat corruption in the educational administration and management in Nigeria. The paper noted that technology, if applied effectively, can reduce corruption in personnel management, facility development, and procurement. The paper recommends that the government should adopt technology to fight corruption in all the ministries and agencies of governments. The government should provide and direct the use of technological facilities. The government should train staff on the use of modern technological facilities. Stakeholders in education should be encouraged to use technological facilities to report and expose corruption practices in the educational sector.
Governing Councils and Development of Tertiary Education in Nigeria Ogunode, Niyi Jacob
International Journal on Economics, Finance and Sustainable Development Vol. 5 No. 7 (2023): International Journal on Economics, Finance and Sustainable Development (IJEFSD
Publisher : Research Parks Publishing LLC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijefsd.v5i7.4658

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This paper discussed challenges militated against development of governing councils of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data were employed in the paper. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper concluded that political instability, poor knowledge of tertiary institutions management, poor capacity building programme, strike actions and, lack of adequate research on governing council activities are challenges that militated against development of governing council of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper, hereby recommended that; Federal and State government should always isolate governing councils’ of tertiary institutions from dissolution whenever they think do that. Federal and State government should limit appointment of tertiary institutions governing council to only professionals in tertiary education management and administration. Governing Councils members of tertiary institutions should always be exposed to training and retraining programme on the affairs of tertiary institutions and on how to contribute to the development of the institutions. Government should address issues responsible for strike actions in the tertiary institutions. Tertiary institutions in Nigeria should research more on how to advance activities governing council to develop the tertiary institutions and specialized training institutions should be established to cater for the development of governing councils of tertiary institution.
Impact of Inflation on University Administration in Nigeria Ogunode, Niyi Jacob; UKOZOR, Conrad Ugochukwu
International Journal on Economics, Finance and Sustainable Development Vol. 5 No. 11 (2023): International Journal on Economics, Finance and Sustainable Development (IJEFS
Publisher : Research Parks Publishing LLC

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijefsd.v5i9.4827

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Inflation is the continuous rise in the general price of goods and services. Inflation is an economic problem that affects institutional operation both public and private institutions. This paper examined the impact of inflation on university administration in Nigeria. Depending on secondary data were collected from both print and online publications. The paper established that inflation has led to an increment in the operational cost of running universities, an increment in the cost of infrastructure facilities provision, an increment in the cost of teaching program implementation, an increment in the cost of research programme implementation and an increment in cost of community programme implementation, increment in universities fees and increment in students drop out. Based on the impacts of inflation on university administration in Nigeria, the paper hereby recommended the following: The government should increase the funding of universities. Universities administrators increase the internally generated revenue by embarking on different ventures to raise more revenue. The government should put policies down to encourage production and reduce importation.
University Education Politicization in Nigeria: Implications and Ways Forward Ogunode, Niyi Jacob; Atobauka, Ishaya Samaila; Ayoko, Victor Olugbenga
International Journal on Integrated Education Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE)
Publisher : Researchparks Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijie.v6i1.3850

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Nigerian public universities in recent times have been engulfed with different challenges. Some of the challenges are the indigenization of principal officers/ and the politicization of university education, this paper is aimed to examine the implications of university education politicization in Nigeria. Secondary data and primary data were adopted for the paper. The data were collected from both print and online publications that are related to the title of the paper. The paper concluded that the implication of university education politicization has contributed to the falling standard of university education, poor management, poor international rating, under-development, corruptions and strike actions. The paper recommended that the federal and state government in Nigeria should grant full autonomy to public universities. This will help to prevent political influence in the administration and management of public universities in Nigeria.
Analysis of Problems Militating Against Effectiveness of Regulatory Agencies of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria Ukozor, Conrad Ugochukwu; Peter, Thank God; Ogunode, Niyi Jacob
International Journal on Integrated Education Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE)
Publisher : Researchparks Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijie.v6i1.3851

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This paper examined the problems militating against effectiveness of regulatory agencies of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative data were used to provide empirical support to the various points raised in the paper. The paper concluded that inadequate funding, shortage of staff, inadequate supervisory materials, ineffective capacity building programme, insecurity, corruption, strike actions, limited offices, inadequate transportation facilities and opposition from labor unions are the problems militating against effectiveness of tertiary institutions regulatory agencies in Nigeria. To address these problems, the paper recommended that the government should increase the funding of the regulatory agencies in Nigeria, direct them to employ more staff, provide them with all supervisory materials and ensure effective capacity building problem for the staff. etc.
Poor Ranking of Universities in Nigeria: Causes, Implications and Way Forward Ogunode, Niyi Jacob; Abubakar, Dr. Hussain A.
International Journal on Integrated Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE)
Publisher : Researchparks Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31149/ijie.v6i2.4004

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The paper analyzed the factors responsible for poor ranking of universities in Nigeria. The paper also discussed the implications of the poorly ranked Nigerian universities and suggested measures to address the problems with view of improving the ranking performance in the nearly future. Primary and secondary data were used for the paper. The data were collected from online publications and print materials. The paper concludes that factors responsible for the poor ranking of universities in Nigeria includes; inadequate funding, poor data management, poor website design, inadequate staff, shortage of facilities, unstable academic calendar, political influence, bad leadership, indigenization of principal officers of tertiary institutions, non-defined internationalization Policies, poor reputation, low academic staff-to-student ratio, low doctorates-awarded-to-bachelor-degrees-awarded ratio, low doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio, low institutional income per staff, research reputation, low research income per staff low research productivity, poor citations (research influence), low proportion of international students, low proportion of international staff, low international collaboration and low industry income (knowledge transfer). Also, the paper identified bad international image, low attraction by International Students and low attraction by international academic staff are the implications of poorly ranked universities. To improve the universities ranking in Nigeria, the paper hereby recommended that the National Universities Commission should formulate national strategic plans and target on national ranking for Nigerian universities and asks universities to develop their strategic plan and set their target on ranking within a time frame; effective web policy and web development, effective data management, adequate funding, employment of adequate academic staff, provision of adequate infrastructure facilities, branding of Nigerian universities, capacity building for universities administrators, expansion of post-graduate schools in the universities to increase enrolment, effective research policy and programme, increment in the number of international student, number of international academic staff, embrace international collaboration of academic staff and internationalization of tertiary education in Nigeria.