Concludes that a Mass Literacy Campaign in a complex political setting in a nation such as Nigeria, devoid of ideological orientation and lacking in a popularist approach to the elimination of illiteracy, has limited chances of success despite the attractions and merit of a literate citizenry. (JOW)

Most of the problems confronting Nigerian university libraries stem from the country's economic situation. (15 references) (Author)

Describes radio broadcasting in Nigeria, and discusses the factors for successful radio communication, the policy implications, the provision of radio stations, and political objections. (JEG)

The history of the English language in Nigeria from early missionary schools to the present day is outlined. Main reasons for wanting to learn English are: Practical necessity; economic advantage; status; religious motives, and civic responsibility. English is seen as the medium of communication with most foreign countries. (CHK)

The careers of 67 visually handicapped individuals who had been educated in post-primary schools and colleges in Plateau State, Nigeria, were evaluated. At the time of followup (1 to 17 years following course completion), 42 of the group were employed and 13 unemployed. (DB)

The Universal Basic education (UBE) Programme could not have been introduced at a better time than now that the nation is in dire need of all round national Development. The major objective of the UBE programme is to provide free, universal and compulsory basic education for every Nigerian child aged 6-15 years. However, for the Universal Basic…

Students have the right to be taught by competent teachers who have a clear understanding of how students imbibe instructions and such teachers must be given appropriate resources in terms of tools to carry out the assignment. This article examines the effects of supervision and quality of teaching personnel on students' academic performance in…

This article examines the relevance of training and skills development to modern librarianship in the first generation universities in Nigeria. The developments noticed in this sector in the universities within the past decade made it imperative to have new workers with new skills to adopt to the many changes that have taken place that are likely…

This paper traces the origin and development of bilingual education in Nigeria. Necessary facilities for a successful implementation of a bilingual education policy in a developing country such as Nigeria are discussed. The paper argues that, although there was a genuine need for Nigeria to embark on a bilingual education policy in the first…

To develop a functional curriculum for Nigeria's nomadic Fulbe tribespeople it is necessary to understand the cultural setting. The myths of the Fulbe, such as the story of herdsman Sile Sajo's encounter with the deity Kumen, provide insight into the culture. The story reflects the society's agricultural base, identifies personal characteristics…