The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Higher Education in Nigeria: University Lecturers’ Perspectives.
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| Title: | The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Higher Education in Nigeria: University Lecturers’ Perspectives. |
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| Authors: | Yunusa, Abdullahi Abubakar1, TemitayoSanusi, Ismaila2, Dada, Oluwaseun Alexander3, Oyelere, Solomon Sunday4, Agbo, Friday Joseph2, Obaido, George5, Aruleba, Kehinde6 |
| Source: | International Journal of Education & Development using Information & Communication Technology. 2021, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p43-66. 24p. |
| Subject Terms: | *College teachers, *COVID-19 pandemic, *Higher education, *Communicable diseases, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 |
| Geographic Terms: | Nigeria |
| Abstract: | The entire globe is battling the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, which has caused a downward spiral in many nations’ economies, particularly in the higher education contexts. A growing number of universities have either postponed or cancelled academic activities. A few universities have intensified measures to prevent face-to-face interactions, intending to protect staff members and students from this highly contagious disease. This study investigates the COVID-19 impact on the higher education sector in Nigeria. Interview sessions involving seven lecturers across five universities in three geographical locations of Nigeria were conducted. The interview data were gathered using digital applications, such as Zoom cloud meetings and Skype, transcribed into a textual format, and further analysed. Six themes with corresponding sub-themes emerged from the study. In the final analysis, results revealed that COVID-19 negatively impacted several universities. This study presents opportunities for responding issues, problems and trends that are currently arising and will arise in the future due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Nigerian higher education system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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