This study examined the use of a social media platform -- WhatsApp -- by computer science students for learning computing education in the context of a Nigerian education institution. Nowadays, a large community of students in higher education institutions has embraced the WhatsApp platform for social interactions which makes it a useful tool in…

E-learning is an important trend globally that is believed to enhance the acquisition of knowledge by students within and outside the classroom to improve their academic pursuit. The Online Discussion Forum (ODF) is one of the tools that are used for e-learning in Nigerian universities. It facilitates interaction among postgraduate students as…

Quality manpower production is not just essential for national development, but very critical to national security and quick economic recovery in most of today's fragile economies of the world. This paper assessed the participation of prospective employers as relevant interest groups in the development of academic programmes in tertiary…

The use of technology and media modalities in digital technologies in today's media has created a new form of journalism. While some call it citizen-reporting, some dub it we media, or participatory news reporting. The new press evolves with the engagement of ordinary citizens in news gathering and distribution. Apart from helping to enhance the…

The Northern Progressive Union in Northern Nigeria saw adult education as an important component of emancipation. Its failures and successes illustrate for adult education today how effective collective enlightenment and fusion of education and political struggles are. (SK)

Describes a management training course in leadership and human relations at the University of Lagos (Nigeria): the initial participant questionnaire on home organization goals, psychological testing, assignments, study group interaction, lectures, games, feedback, and evaluation. Course objective is to develop effective leadership skills and…