Stella Ofor-Douglas

Rivers State University , Port Harcourt, River State , Nigeria · Rivers state university Institute of Education, Nigeria

This paper examines problems and causative effect of funding university education in Nigeria: The proprietor’s standpoint. A major challenge university education in Nigeria faces today is the issue of inadequate funding. Funding for university education is paramount and of strategic importance in any organized society. For Nigeria to compete with o...

This paper titled 'employability skills required by education graduates of Rivers State Universities for economic enhancement' borders on how the increasing emphasis on employability skills has become critical in bridging the gap between education and economic enhancement, particularly for education graduates in Rivers State universities. This pape...

This paper examines the role of leadership in management of Nigerian universities in a secured and peaceful environment. Leadership is the process of guiding a group of persons towards the achievement of a common goal. Nigerian universities are plagued with various problems due to insecurity and this has served as a deterring factor to the achievem...

Bridging the employment gap is addressing the challenges that have risen in the bid for graduates to seek employment. Graduate unemployment is of significant concern and involves graduates being unable to find gainful employment in connection with their skills and qualifications.There has been an alarming rate of graduate unemployment in Nigeria...

The study examined non-teaching staff perception of corruption in Higher Education in universities in Rivers state. Corruption can be seen as the use of one's position or power to acquire wealth, favor for his or her personal gain. Since non-teaching staff are an essential part of the human resource in higher education, there is need to pay proper...

This paper examines the importance of entrepreneurship education in Nigerian universities for a productive society in the 21st century. Entrepreneurship education is education that allows for the development of skillsets, both internal and external, to produce a positive outcome in terms of productivity, innovation and economic stability. It is edu...

The study investigated universities administrators and politics in an evolving world: A Case Study of Universities in Bayesla State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised of the vice-chancellors, Deputy vice chancellors, registrars, bursars and librarians from Niger Delta University and University...

This paper examines the problems of critical thinking and creativity in Nigerian universities for a productive society in the 21 st century. The society with its dynamic nature is in dire need of critical thinkers and individuals that can think creatively. The alarming rate at which the country's economy has been declining over the years is a typic...

The study investigated universities administrators and politics in an evolving world: A Case Study of Universities in Bayesla State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised of the vice-chancellors, Deputy vice chancellors, registrars, bursars and librarians from Niger Delta University and University...

This paper emphasizes on educating Nigerian university administrators on effective resource management for sustainable transformation in economic down turn. It is centered on how university administrators can apply strategic resource management schemes to effectively make use of their human, financial and physical resources. The necessary changes u...

This work examines open and distance education in Nigeria with emphasis on technology integration and the challenges of adequate funding in a dwindling economy. Review of related literature was used to exploit the concept of open and distance learning, policy framework of open and distance learning, its relevance and characteristics. Funding of edu...

This paper is titled value orientation through educational management: A panacea for curbing insecurity in a productive Nigerian society. It is evident that insecurity in Nigeria poses significant challenges to national development due to frequent incidents of violence and crime which have severely undermined the safety of lives and property. Addre...

This paper borders on entrepreneurship education for self-reliance in a depressed economy: the case of university education system in Nigeria. Entrepreneurship education plays a vital role for self-reliance and is important to individuals in a depressed economy because it equips individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to own...

Funding university education in Nigeria amidst inflationary pressures, dynamics and shifts in the 21st century, bothers on how significant the inadequacy of funding for Nigerian universities has affected the development and improvement of the university educational system in Nigeria. Due to persistent inflationary pressures, dynamic shifts in econo...

The paper reviews various methods through which universities can achieve quality assurance through proper management of the university's resources. The paper explains the concepts of quality assurance, managing and university education in detail. Quality Assurance in a university refers to ways of preventing mistakes and defects in the university s...

This work examines open and distance education in Nigeria with emphasis on technology integration and the challenges of adequate funding in a dwindling economy. Review of related literature was used to exploit the concept of open and distance learning, policy framework of open and distance learning, its relevance and characteristics. Funding of edu...

It is widely known that the availability of finances in an organization is a necessity for its growth and development. Adequate financing is required to carry out projects effectively in an organization for the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. It is against this background that the study x-rayed financing as an impetus in achievi...

The study investigated students' views on quota system of admission in the Universities in Rivers State of Nigeria. One research question and a corresponding hypothesis guided the study. The population consisted of seven thousand, one hundred year one students (7,100) in the three-government owned tertiary institutions in Rivers Stare (1,288, from...

Higher education is education given after secondary school in Universities Polytechnics Colleges of Education (technical and vocational and school of nursing among others Learning is a change in behaviour by experience. For learning to take place, there must be a learner and instructor in a conducive environment. A world of difference emphasizes th...

Ethical issues deal with the moral issues in institutions such as the universities. These processes are considered right or wrong, responsibilities, duties and obligations to be carried out by different individuals. This paper examines the ongoing ethical issues in Nigerian universities and several ways of manging the said ethical issues to rebuild...

This paper is an examination of some important aspects of university education that shape the development of a nation. Despite the need to allocate blame to people for the issues in the country, the truth is everyone has a responsibility to each other to do the best they can in areas they are passionate about. In this case, parties involved in univ...

The corona virus pandemic has brought about a lot of changes to our society and the fact that the virus can affect anyone despite differences in race, sex, and social status has encouraged cooperation by nations of the world to find a cure for it.

University Education is the only tool to drive and achieve sustainable national development in Nigeria. It was set up to produced skilled manpower in the country and boost the economy locally and internationally thereby increasing her gross domestic products (GDP). For the public universities in Nigeria to achieve this, they need tactical, vigorous...

Resource refers to what is put into use in the system to fast track the achievement of the goals and finance objectives of the organization. Resource allocation deals with how the resources available in the organization are distributed and utilized. There are different types of resources available in the university education such as, human, finance...

Educational policies play a crucial role in creating a pattern for a nation‗s development to achieve a worldwide need. The paper x-rayed the educational policies and implementation with a view of meeting the needs of contemporary society through university education for sustainable development in Nigeria. It focuses on the implementation of educati...

The study examines enhancing university education standard to meet skills demand and supply In Nigeria.The discrepancy between demand and supply in the labour market is a significant issue for Nigerian graduates. Enhancing the education system is crucial for producing high-skilled workers capable of meeting evolving labour market demands and advanc...

There are facts that a high rate of graduate unemployment exists in Nigeria. As a result many are left to self-employment or engage themselves in fields different from their course of study. Thus, this paper looks at how university education can be restructured to produce graduates who have a higher chance of gaining employment in the job market. A...

Infrastructures refer to the essential physical structures and facilities within an organization. They serve as necessary structures that are needed for the smooth running of the organization and without them, the organization's goals and objectives cannot take place. The maintenance of infrastructural facilities ensure that the facilities ar...

This paper examines the methods in which university administrators can manage their Universities effectively and efficiently to accommodate the 21 st century development challenges in Nigerian universities. University education is the education attained beyond secondary school level. The aim is to improve on the management of the resources availabl...

In this paper, the importance of unlocking the potential of undergraduates in Nigerian universities for sustainable development was discussed. Skilled individuals with potential are those individuals who are greatly encouraged to pursue their dreams and are further provided with an enabling environment to develop their innate skills, their potentia...

The purpose of this study was to ascertain strategies for improving the funding practices of early childhood education in Enugu State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was used to collect quantitative data from headteachers and teachers of early childhood schools. The population for the study was 1226 headteachers and 728 early chi...

This work is focused on alternative funding of Nigerian universities for financial sustainability in the 21st century. A common challenge faced by Nigerian public universities in the 21st century is the inability to source for alternative means of funding as a substitute to government funding. Thus, this paper looks at the fact that several inn...

This paper examines the various possibilities for effective partnership for funding of Nigerian university education for a sustainable university education. University education is a vital component of human capital development, a force geared towards driving economic growth, innovation, and social progress. It lays the foundation for pillars o...

This paper focuses on the programmes of a university (specifically the undergraduate level) and their goals and how they are utilized to achieve sustainable national development. University education refers to education pursued after one leaves the secondary school level. Programmes refer to a set of related activities that have an aim. The goal of...

Amongst the admirable goals of university education in Nigeria, the goal of producing skilled graduates who are self-reliant is the most important. Due to the current economic realities of Nigeria, graduates who lack skills cannot survive with their degrees alone. The job markets these days do not just require university degrees but also additional...

This study seeks to identify the frequency of the use of Open Educational Resources OER and its impact on basic education students. Descriptive survey design was adopted and used in this study, about 851 Junior Secondary School 2 and 3 students from four public schools within Oyigbo metropolis formed the population. Judgmental and availabilit...

The significant increase in politics among principals serving in Rivers State senior secondary schools has implications for educational practice. The purpose of this study was to investigate principals' experiences with regards to politics in their schools. A qualitative Phenomenological study design based on Colaizzi's (1974) analysis approach was...

Funding is the engine every organisation needs to keep it moving even though other resources such as human and material resources etc., are also important in the university system. Funding in this context is the money to be used in running the affairs of the university. The aim of funding university education is to enable it to provide more facilit...

Sustainable development goals (SDGs) have become widespread as several countries have embraced them. The aim of this paper is to examine how innovative Nigerian university education can be achieved for sustainable development in Nigeria. Thus, the paper focuses on SDG 9 which is the goal of industry, innovation, and infrastructure. The world today...

Sustainable development goals (SDGs) have become widespread as several countries have embraced them. The aim of this paper is to examine how innovative Nigerian university education can be achieved for sustainable development in Nigeria. Thus, the paper focuses on SDG 9 which is the goal of industry, innovation, and infrastructure. The world today...

The world is gradually changing and it is pertinent for university administrators to follow emerging trends in university education. Due to the dynamism of the 21 st century university education, the university curriculum requires a massive diversification in line with the ongoing university educational trends. Diversification in the university edu...

Efforts have gone into the attainment of sustainable development goals globally. In spite of this, only a handful of results have been realised and the sustainable development goals now seem more out of reach than ever. Thus, global questions have arisen as to what effect university education contributes on the attainment of sustainable development...

In these uncertain times, it is important now more than ever that the value of quality education be preached universally for the benefit of the masses. As the saying goes 'knowledge is power' and the power to know and understand one's self and the world should be known to all no matter their disposition in life. If this is to be done, quality educa...

Innovation in education is all about providing solutions to aid development and promoting equitable learning. University education from the perspective of innovation tends to bring about curriculum changes, effective transformation, e-learning in the tertiary institution, amongst others. The university is designed in a way that ongoing efficiency i...

This paper reviews the processes of repositioning university education in Nigeria for sustainable youth empowerment and national development. Sustainable youth empowerment refers to the process whereby youths of a particular society are given a confidence boost in terms of structural and altitudinal changes in their society which would be to their...

Various reforms have been set up by the government at different periods with an aim to increase sustainability in Nigerian universities. These institutional government reforms are instrumental in promoting change and development in the nation’s education sector. The major issue in this respect is that these reforms are rarely carried out fully or a...

The role of higher education in producing graduates who can transform the nation cannot be overemphasised. As such, one must look for ways to ensure that the higher education received is of good quality and of an enviable standard. One of the means to ensure this is to look within the university administration for organisational effectiveness. The...

This paper reviews the various ways of improving quality university education so as to achieve sustainable growth, security and development in Nigeria. University education is education obtained after the secondary level. Sustainable growth refers to the attainable growth an institution or a country hopes to maintain without problems or defects. Se...

This paper deals with physical resource management and maintenance culture in Nigerian universities. Physical resource is the resource that can be seen (tangible). Resource management is the proper utilization and management of resources such that they are adequate and efficient for the needs of individuals in an organization. The importance of res...

Education is a global necessity that helps to develop the mind, skills, and attitudes of students. A country without focus on education will not develop as it should. The rate of development in Nigeria has greatly affected the progress its universities should have. Education should have the goal of sustainable development as one of its main goals....

Nigeria universities face numerous challenges, but this paper focuses on just two, which encompass the other challenges. Both the public and private universities in Nigeria face these issues and thus, it is of the essence that they are brought to light and expounded upon. Hence, this paper delves into the issue of good governance and insecurity in...

This paper is a position paper which views peace education and quality delivery by Federal universities in Nigeria. Peace education could be seen as education that provides the students with the right moral values, and norms and channels their thinking or direct it towards the mind of peace, or absence of disorder and violence so that they can live...

The need for quality education is more pressing in the university than ever. With a constantly evolving world, students need to adapt with the times. The right to quality education is one that everyone in a society should have. This paper borders on a quest for improvement in the education system. The main terms which are e-learning, quality educat...

This paper deals with the revamping of Nigerian university education to meet the needs and challenges of e-learning in Nigeria. Revamping means to restructure, change or improve on something. University education refers to education received after the secondary school level. E-learning refers to the use of the internet and ICT facilities to enhance...

This paper seeks to expound on the role of university education in promoting value orientation for socio-economic development in Nigeria. A quick examination of the terms of university education, value re-orientation and socio-economic development will be made in order to link how they lead to each other. With a comprehensive literature review, the...

Repositioning is the process by which transformation occurs in an organization through innovation. Repositioning university education is the process of changing the perspective of education at the university level. University education is an important contribution to the growth and development of a nation in terms of human resource development and...

This paper deals with the impact of examination malpractice on university education in Nigeria. Through university education, products (students) are groomed to take on challenges, jobs, and the likes so as to contribute to the development of Nigeria. The university sets up examinations to test these students on what they have learnt and also to de...

This paper looks into E-learning practices in Higher Education in Nigeria. E-learning is a learning strategy which employs internet technologies to communicate information between lecturers and students in institutions of higher education. Higher education is education beyond the secondary school level which includes the University, Colleges of Edu...

This paper discusses conflict management in university education in Nigeria. Conflict refers to a clash of interest between two persons or a group of people. A majority of Nigerian universities are characterized by conflict issues. These conflict issues have given rise to hostility within the university environment thus there is a decline in the de...

This paper focuses on the various ways universities in Nigeria manage their resources. For something to be efficient, it has to have the ability to produce desired results. A resource can be said to be any available material which can be used for the purpose of increasing productivity. Management refers to the activities involved in directing and c...

This paper deals with new thinking for the achievement of sustainable development goals by moving from theory to practice in Nigerian universities. Nigerian universities serve as the backbone of the country as it contributes greatly to the growth and development of the nation. Sustainable development simply refers to development that stands the tes...

This paper reviews the various ways in which universities in Nigeria can refocus their security measures in order to ensure that there is peace in Nigeria. Refocusing means to focus on something again in order to ensure quality and efficiency. Security simply refers to the state of being free from danger, threat or harm. Higher education is educati...

The impact of character on an employee in an organization affects the employee positively or negatively, in which case it may increase or decrease the productivity level in the university system. Motivation is internal drive for action. University is that level of education obtained after secondary school. The employee as a human resource is very p...

This paper focuses on innovation, culture and higher education in relation to national integration. It attempts to look at the concepts of innovation, culture and higher education, the aims and its importance to national integration. It discusses national integration, giving in detail its definition, objectives and importance to the Nigerian societ...