NIGERIAN'S EDUCATION SYSTEM POLICY REVIEW FOR EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT: A CENTURY OF TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION (1925–2025)
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This paper presents a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s educational policy evolution over the past century, analyzing the trajectory from colonial educational ordinances to recent 21st-century reform frameworks. It critically examines the policies within the context of political transitions, regional autonomy, post-independence reconstruction, and global educational paradigms. Special focus is given to recent innovations aimed at inclusivity, digital transformation, and skills development, positioning the Nigerian education system for more effective management and socio-economic relevance. The study recommends strategic policy coherence, robust data infrastructure, and institutional accountability as foundational pillars for sustainable educational reform in Nigeria
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Nigerian Education, System policy, effective education, Management, Transformation and innovationDownloads
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