Hannah Hoechner’s research seeks to shed light on the diversity and dynamism of Islamic schooling practices in contexts of ongoing social change. Her doctoral…
In this podcast episode I interviewed Dr Omotolani Aregbesola, a Senior Registrar at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba in Lagos, Nigeria. It leads to…
This post is based on data extracted from a presentation during JAMB’s 2018 policy meeting, delivered by the Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, in June…
The NCE…aims at producing teachers with high personal and professional discipline and integrity, teachers who are dedicated, with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes that…
This post is a review of ‘Effectiveness of Read-Aloud Instruction on Reading and Math Outcomes: Evidence from Northern Nigeria’, EPDC Research Paper No. 18-01….
SUPPORT FOR LEARNING Percentage of Children BIOLOGICALMOTHERS have engaged in 4hrs or more activities (during last 3 days): Nigeria: 22.1% North Central: 30.3%North East:…
The issue of #Almajiranci education system in Nigeria has many historical tensions around it from both sides of the divide, that is, those in support of it or those against…
‘#Almajiranci in Nigeria: Issues and Recommendations’ Our Tweeter chat for the month of May was hosted by Dr Hadiza Kere, @dj_kere. She is an expert on…
Public education funding in Nigeria: issues and recommendations. For our monthly Twitter chat (#StudiEDAfrica) in April, our host was Oriyomi Ogunwale, @waleoriyomi, a graduate of…
The role of local authorities in public education provision in Sub-Saharan Africa In the month of March, 2018, we commenced @StudiEDAfrica with hashtag #StudiEDAfrica –…
Dear Reader, Throughout the month of March 2018, EdusoundsNg conducted an online survey on early years literacy practice among families in Nigeria. The survey’s…
Finally, the federal government announced that they would be introducing the use of native Nigerian languages in the delivery of Maths and Science education….
Please, as you’re here, support my work by participating in my survey on home-based early years’ literacy practice among families in Nigeria, and remember…
In an attempt to reduce youth unemployment and restiveness, the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF) of Nigeria, Mr Boss Mustapha, suggested to the…
A new report released on January 8, 2017 by the International Literacy Association (ILA) reveals wide gaps between what’s truly valuable (what’s important) to…
This is a guest post by Dr Ayodipupo Sikiru Oguntade. Shortage of medical manpower has been a perennial problem in Nigeria since pre-independence. The…
At the University of Manchester Museum’s money section there are display boards of different objects used historically as mediums of business transactions in West…
The Federal Government established the National Board for Technical Education by Act 9 of January 1977. In August, 1985 and January 1993 respectively, the…
This is a guest post by Baseerah Sarumi, an Entomologist with The Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) in Nigeria. INSECTS CONSUMPTION PATTERNS IN THE…
Dr Azumah is a Lecturer in Education at the Open University in London. She is an external examiner for Canterbury Christchurch, Birmingham, Sheffield and…
You can read the transcript of the interview below or here Transcript Edusounds: Today, I am interviewing Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, the CEO and co-founder of…
Recently, thirty eight (38) higher institutions of learning in Nigeria increased their tuition fees and among them are three of the oldest universities in…
This is a guest post by Habeeb Tunji Ololade, currently a Senior Physiotherapist with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist (Registration) Board of Nigeria. He is…
Reading has transformed human consciousness and changed the world. Aside from serving as a powerful medium of communication and a source of pleasure, it…
The Nigerian Montane Project in Ngel Nyaki forest on the Mambilla Plateau empowers young people, this gives joy. – @AminaJMohammed (@UN Deputy Secretary-General, Former Minister of…
Dr Insa Nolte had her first degree from the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, after which she joined the Centre of West African Studies (now DASA) at…
Dr Insa Nolte had her first degree from the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, after which she joined the Centre of West African Studies (now DASA) at…
Dr Insa Nolte had her first degree from the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, after which she joined the Centre of West African Studies (now DASA) at…
This is a guest post by Abdulhafeez Babatunde Siyanbola, currently a doctoral student in the Department of Industrial Design (Graphic Design Section), Ahmadu Bello University…
I would emphasise that psychiatry has important links with all arts, especially opera and literature. Understanding ‘bizarre’ behaviour of human beings through the…
To most bibliophiles, book acquisition is second nature. They acquire books to read for their immediate intellectual gratifications or to read at a later…
Dr. Judith Anderson retired as the Headteacher of Wootton St Andrew’s Church of England (VA) Primary School in North Lincolnshire. She is a special educational needs…
This is a guest post by Abdulhafeez Babatunde Siyanbola, currently a doctoral student in the Department of Industrial Design (Graphic Design Section), Ahmadu Bello University…
