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Omokhodion, S. I.; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 1993
The antecedent events, clinical features, prevalence, and complications of neonatal Klebsiella septicaemia in 73 infants admitted to a special care baby unit in Nigeria are retrospectively reviewed and compared with those of 72 infants who had no risk factors for sepsis admitted to the same unit during the same period. A nosocomial acquisition of…
Descriptors: Bacteria, Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Developing Nations
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Ajayi, Christie Ade – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1993
Provides an overview of the activities of the World Organization for Early Childhood Education in Nigeria in the areas of the development of grass-roots day-care centers, Van Leer Nigerian Education Trust activities, the training of nursery school teachers, and the celebration of Children's Day. (AC)
Descriptors: Day Care, Developing Nations, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
Srivastava, Prachi, Ed.; Walford, Geoffrey, Ed. – Symposium Books, 2007
The increased marketisation and privatisation of schooling in economically developing countries struggling to achieve Education for All and Millennium Development Goals warrants a focused examination of the phenomenon. However, there is little work on the nature and extent of private provision in countries that, on the one hand, are striving to…
Descriptors: Private Education, Private Schools, Private Sector, Low Income Groups
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Umoren, Grace – Educational Research and Reviews, 2007
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Science-Technology-Society (STS) curriculum on students' scientific literacy, problem solving and decision making. Four hundred and eighty (480) Senior Secondary two science and non-science students were randomly selected from intact classes in six secondary schools in Calabar Municipality of…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Earth Science
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Oviasuyi, Patrick Osatohanmwen – Educational Research Quarterly, 2006
Indiscipline in political parties is antithetic to democratic consolidation and good governance in Nigeria. This article looks at the reasons and provides examples of actions of indiscipline in political parties in Nigeria and recommends that: the party must be superior to all its members, funding of the party should never be on individualistic…
Descriptors: Politics, Democracy, Governance, Foreign Countries
Awoniyi, Timothy A. – West African Journal of Education, 1975
Most nursery schools in Nigeria are privately owned and the governments exert little control, especially on staffing, but the University of Ibaden has instituted degree programs for nursery and primary education teachers. Rationale and program outline are given with emphasis on the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Higher Education, Models, Preschool Education
Majasan, J. A. – Educational Administration Bulletin, 1974
Reviews the history of western education in African countries and asserts that Africa has unique problems that require special analysis and treatment in order to facilitate her gaining confidence to train her own administrators. (Author/WM)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Developing Nations, Educational Administration, Educational Development
Jackson, Barbara E., Ed.; Ugalde, Antonio, Ed. – 1985
This collection of papers is devoted to a study of the impact of developing nations' technological and economic development within the context of health related factors, including pharmaceuticals and food and nutrition. Titles and authors are as follows: (1) "Health, Development and Technologies: An Appraisal" (B. Jackson and A. Ugalde);…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, Economic Development, Health
Bankole, Beatrice S. – 1980
Implementation of ISBD in Nigeria has successfully overcome problems with the diversities of 200 ethnic groups, 400 languages and dialects (in addition to English as the official language), arabic and roman alphabets, and the interface of two major religious systems--Islam and Christianity. This paper describes the adoption and uses of the ISBDs…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Cataloging, Cultural Differences, Developing Nations
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Ifidon, Sam E. – International Library Review, 1978
Presents some data on the relative significance of books, periodicals, and teaching staff, in supporting postgraduate work in the humanities and social sciences in Nigeria. (Author/VT)
Descriptors: Books, Developing Nations, Faculty, Graduate Study
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Jegede, O. – International Library Review, 1977
Descriptors: College Libraries, Developing Nations, Doctoral Dissertations, Government Publications
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Okorafor, E. E. – Information Development, 1987
Examines the nature and effects of federal government control on newspapers in Nigeria, and how action, or lack of action, by state governments, publishers, vendors, and libraries help create gaps in library newspaper files. The results of a national survey are reported and suggestions to improve the situation are offered. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Government Role
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Nkereuwem, Edet E. – Information Services and Use, 1986
Discusses the role of information technology in the development of national resources and the establishment of national administrative efficiency. The prospects for introducing information technology in Nigeria are examined, including possible obstacles and advantages. (10 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Needs, Information Technology
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Ume-Nwagbo, Ebele N. E. – Journalism Quarterly, 1984
Reports that Nigeria has two sets of broadcasting systems, one run by the federal government and the other by the states. Discusses various problems with the systems. (FL)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Government Role, Information Dissemination
Benoliel, Sharon – 2003
This issue paper, one in a series that United States Agency for International Development (USAID) produces, provides analytical input to policy makers and practitioners on ways to address the pressing educational challenges in the Muslim world. The paper summarizes the findings and guidance contained in a full report of a three month desk study…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developing Nations, Educational Quality, Educational Research
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