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Despite the substantial improvement in JAMB scores—with the highest score rising from 299 in 2013 to 367 in 2024—concerns about students' performance remain. It seems we are never fully satisfied. The increased accessibility to technology and a vast collection of past questions have likely contributed to elevating students' scores, providing them with a greater chance of achieving better results.

Reminds me of the song "Africa Money"
Song by Barima Sidney:
Our money eh, aaw wonna money
Africa money eh, Oga dey chop am oh
Poor man dey work, rich dey enjoy... There's God Ooo!

Neveah? The company's name bears a resemblance to "Nivea," a German personal care brand specializing in skin and body care products. However, since the company in question is owned by a Yoruba man rather than the Ndi developērs, concerns regarding import and export of counterfeit products should not be an issue.

aremubabs:



If the questions were specifically crafted to assess students' cognitive abilities across the spectrum, from the lowest (knowledge) to the highest (evaluation or judgment).


Why then did the lecturer not ask the students to answer all the questions?

Continue to defend rubbish.


No wonder many of our graduates are barely employable.

You brought up a valid concern, but it could have been expressed more politely. I'm not defending any shortcomings, as you suggested; it's crucial to acknowledge that the issues within the education system result from its structure rather than the lecturers themselves. Although your observation is valid, but lecturers cannot be held responsible for not requiring students to answer all questions, as their primary role is to teach and ister exams. The government holds the responsibility for developing and implementing educational policies.

The questions were carefully designed to assess students' cognitive abilities across a wide range, from basic knowledge to advanced evaluation or judgment. Ideally, students should answer all questions for us to accurately measure their cognitive abilities. However, students currently have the freedom to choose any three questions, leading them to select the simplest ones. When they excel in these questions, it may not reflect their true capabilities because the full range of their cognitive abilities hasn't been assessed. This may result in the misconception that they are highly intelligent, proving the saying, "Examinations are not the true test of knowledge." Therefore, your question is valid and should be directed towards educational policy makers to improve our curriculum and assessment methods.

Nigerian graduates often encounter employability challenges due to a historical lack of market-relevant skills in tertiary education, which has caused significant concern among the youth. In response to this issue, the Nigerian government has taken a step towards addressing these concerns by integrating entrepreneurship education into the curriculum. Instead of attributing blame to the graduates for their employability difficulties, we should hold the government responsible for any insufficiencies in curriculum design and implementation, as they play a crucial role in shaping the quality of education and, subsequently, the employability of graduates.

I value productive and respectful conversations. If a discussion resorts to personal attacks or insults, I choose to disengage, as I believe that engaging with mature and open-minded individuals leads to more fruitful interactions. Please don't be angry if I didn't respond to your next quote. Nonetheless, I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts with me on this matter.

Shalom!

aremubabs:



You don't know the meaning of analyze.

How can you analyze and not draw conclusions?


Why would you be analyzing in the first place.

It appears you didn't fully grasp my previous comment. Allow me to clarify it more simply. When deg standard exam questions, it's crucial to encom all cognitive abilities: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, progressing from the most basic (knowledge) to the most advanced (evaluation or drawing conclusions).

The aforementioned questions were specifically crafted to assess students' cognitive abilities across the spectrum, from the lowest (knowledge) to the highest (evaluation or judgment). Question 1a assesses students' knowledge, 1b evaluates their synthesis skills, question 2 measures comprehension or understanding, question 3 tests application (students' ability to apply Captain Ibrahim Traore's leadership style and achievements to Nigerian regional leaders), and question 4 was specifically designed to gauge students' analytical skills without requiring them to draw conclusions or judgment. Lastly, question 5 designed to test students' capacity to evaluate or draw conclusions, and propose solutions. As seen above, a particular question (question 4) was meant to test students' ability to analyze information without drawing conclusions because there's already a question that tests students' ability to evaluate and draw conclusions (question 5). Naturally, students might gravitate towards simpler questions focused on knowledge, comprehension, and application, potentially avoiding the more complex analysis and evaluation questions.

Your question, "How can you analyze without drawing conclusions?" is akin to asking: How can you possess knowledge without comprehension or understanding? How can you apply knowledge without being able to synthesize the information? How can you evaluate or draw conclusions without the capacity to analyze information? While these enquiries hold value, exam questions must be designed to addressed them individually, as seen in the exam questions.

In education, combining two advanced cognitive tasks—such as analysis and evaluation—within a single question is incorrect; therefore, the alternative question you posed wasn't ideal. Instead, you could consider separating these tasks into distinct parts, like in question 1, using subsections (a) and (b). However, this strategy can only combine simple and complex tasks (i.e., testing students' knowledge and synthesis skills) but cannot be applied to two complex tasks simultaneously (i.e., testing analysis and evaluation or drawing conclusions). This implies that you can only ask students to either analyze or draw conclusions, but not both at the same time.

As previously mentioned, this exam questions were developed by experts who upheld high standards. Your criticism of question 4 appears to be influenced by your political affiliations and does not impact the overall quality or standard of the exam questions. You're not alone in this, as many educationists face challenges in developing high-quality exam questions and might critique these questions, as you did, due to their insufficient knowledge. Nevertheless, if you carefully read and understanding my explanation, you'll acquire valuable insights for the future.


Peace!

aremubabs:


It is a bad question.

Leading questions can only generate biased answers.


A better question would be: "Analyze the sexual harassment allegation of Natasha Iduaghan against Akpabio, and draw your own conclusions."


Our lecturers need to do better with stimulating the brains of their students.


When you ask a leading question, you are constraining their thinking capabilities.


Then, to make it worse, the examiner makes it clear that he doesn't believe that there is gender-based political culture among our politicians because he wants the students to suggests ways to boost gender-based political culture among Nigerian politicians.


This is a really bad question.

Lol. I am an educationist, so I can assure you that your assessment is incorrect-though, of course, we all learn every day. The lecturer’s question may have seemed wrong to you because you are not an educationist. In fact, the lecturer’s question was even better than yours, although you may dislike it because it was a leading question. However, that is entirely valid in this context.

Before deciding who is right or wrong between you and the lecturer, it’s important to understand the aim of the question. When setting standard exam questions, one must cover all the cognitive abilities: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation- progressing from the lowest cognitive ability (knowledge) to the highest (evaluation or judgment).

The question you complained about was designed to test students’ ability to analyze situations without drawing conclusions. That’s why it began with the word “analyze.” Whether or not the question is a leading one is irrelevant; what matters is the student’s ability to analyze a situation.

It is not appropriate to ask students to perform two complex cognitive tasks in a single question, as you did (asking them to analyze and then evaluate or draw a conclusion). Instead, you could ask them to analyze a situation in one question and then cover evaluation or judgment in a separate question. Therefore, the alternative question you provided was incorrect.

Moreover, these questions were set by professionals and are very much up to standard. The only reason you objected is likely because the question touched on politics, and everyone tends to their preferred candidate. However, that does not affect the quality or standard of the question.


Peace!

We don’t doubt students from the South West. However, if a student from the South East scored as low as 150 in JAMB, we would find it difficult to believe that he or she achieved that score without cheating. Nothing about Ndi developērs seems legit.

Educationalserv:
poverty and starvation increase by 500 percent ! Nepotism 600 percent , insecurity 700 percent

Lol, ...and wailing from 'obidients' has increased by 800 percent.

Ofemannnu:
This is really getting out of hand.
Do these people have any other work apart from this powder thing for heaven's sake?

Lol, yes, they do. But it’s still from one crime to another. They have diversified into fake products, counterfeit drugs, baby factories, money rituals, child trafficking, prostitution, and more. They rarely engage in legitimate businesses.

Judolisco:
buhari is d president of Nigeria not d president of APC

Na Buhari still be your president for 2025?

laivwire:


If the government is truly subsiding farmers then the same govt has the right to demand the supply of products to the market. Just like every other business, commodity trading is a thing.

Is it farmers suffering from the harsh economy that would have enough cash to starve themselves without selling their grains while waiting for prices to increase?

Whatever happened to Government mop up during harvest season and storage in silos across the country?

The issue at play here is complex. Farmers often express concerns about farming equipment and fertilizers, and the government does provide assistance in this regard. However, this doesn't grant the government the authority to dictate how farmers handle their harvest. Consequently, farmers hoard up to 90% of their rice, reserving some for personal consumption and selling the rest in the market to purchase other necessities.

While the market isn't entirely devoid of rice, the limited supply leads to artificial scarcity, driving up the price. Farmers and profiteers then capitalize on this by selling their stored rice when prices reach a desirable level, benefiting at the expense of the average citizen. Despite the government's efforts to promote agriculture, they cannot directly prevent farmers from hoarding food crops. However, when such practices become detrimental, the government can open borders and offer waivers on imported rice to alleviate the impact of hoarding.

In this situation, Nigerians are ultimately the architect of their own predicaments due to the exploitative actions of certain individuals, such as farmers and profiteers.


Peace!

Safyqueen:


The federal government supposed to lower the cost of farming in the country. Importation of bad commodity with waiver is not sustainable and not a good one.
Buhari lost it because the intervention was not directed to the farmers but millers.

A country importing products that they can produce locally has failed woefully already.

The Nigerian government acknowledges that a country relying on imports for products they can produce locally has failed significantly. However, before opening the borders, the government had taken measures to empower farmers and lower farming costs. Unfortunately, Nigeria faces multiple challenges, including individuals exploiting and exhibiting heartlessness towards one another.

Despite the government's interventions, some farmers hoard their crops, and hoarders also buy farm produce like rice to store in warehouses, creating artificial scarcity to manipulate market prices. This practice adversely affects the average citizen, forcing the government to resort to opening borders. Imported rice usually reaches the market, providing some relief from the inflated prices. When the government opened the borders, rice became more affordable, leaving farmers and hoarders with surplus stock in their warehouses. As a result, some were compelled to sell their rice at a loss due to spoilage.

These farmers and hoarders are the ones expressing their frustration and condemning the government's decision to open borders and grant waivers for imported rice. This is due to the losses they incurred and their inability to continue exploiting citizens under the guise of rice farming. The government's policy has effectively disrupted their schemes, resulting in a more competitive market and affordable prices for the average Nigerian.

In this scenario, would it be preferable for Nigerians to continue suffering from the greed of farmers and hoarders, or should the consequences of such selfish actions be borne by those who perpetuate them?

Salam!

It would be better for import waivers to negatively impact local rice mills rather than allowing greedy rice farmers to exploit consumers. I cannot understand why Nigerians often display such callousness towards one another. If the government were to close the border, the price of rice would skyrocket, and farmers would be content to see consumers struggle. Conversely, if the government sought to relieve citizens of the high cost of food crops, farmers would express dissatisfaction. In this context, it seems more reasonable for farmers alone to face challenges rather than the entire country enduring the consequences of exorbitant rice prices.

Peace!

ajailer:
I have never believed this Traore guy, he should conduct election and usher in democracy, not this propaganda that he is running. Herd mentality is a big issue for the majority of Nigerians, they don't want to be seen expressing a contrary opinion, hence their love for a guy running a dictatorship in his country. For me it's either democracy or nothing. A tenured democracy is a million years ahead of a military government that always wants to rule for life. Countries like Equitorial Guinea, Cameroun and others are examples of countries where their citizens are stuck with a set of bad leaders. In democracy, if a leader is bad, he can always be voted out according to the constitution, but not so for a military government.

This Traore will still be the leader of Burkina Faso in 10 years time except his people rise up and forcefully remove him. Na sit tight syndrome be their issue.

Propaganda is ubiquitous, present in every form of government, be it military or democratic. I don't appreciate people making contradictory statements. You've previously expressed a preference for democracy, arguing that if a leader proves to be ineffective, the constitution allows them to be voted out. However, you also acknowledge that in certain countries where military leaders have transitioned to democracy, citizens are still burdened with poor leadership. In such situations, democracy seems ineffective.

The attitude and mindset of our leaders hold greater significance than the type of government we practice, as a corrupt leader can manipulate any system, including democracy. By ing the criticism against Ibrahim Traore, you appear to be falling victim to the French government's propaganda, which seeks to discredit and undermine him. Since Burkina Faso isn't your country, if the majority of its citizens are content with recent developments, be they genuine or propagandistic, let them handle it on their own . Criticizing Traore only serves the French government's goal of creating insurmountable challenges for the military regime to push the country back into their influence. Your primary concern seems to be about certain African nations switching allegiances under military governments, moving from to Russia.

If these countries have been aligned with (their master) for years without witnessing any progress, don't blame them for seeking out a new partner (master), even if that partner is similarly flawed, but potentially less so. Just as Peter Obi's ers view him as the lesser of two evils in Nigeria's political landscape. Since many African nations have attempted to implement democracy according to the recommendations of foreign entities (the Whites), but without success, it's understandable that they may turn to unconventional methods to address their challenges. The saying 'A drowning person will grasp at anything, even if it's a sword' justifies the urgency with which these countries are acting and their choice of new partner.

Rather than prioritizing democracy, let African countries explore various alternatives they believe can bring about positive change. Don't let your education be undermined by falling prey to Western propaganda. It's better to fall for Traore's propaganda than to succumb solely to Western narratives.

Peace!

LordIsaac:
I agree with him. She drops her father's hand and name at the altar, and takes his. Anything that happens to her from that minute, her spouse would be held responsible, no longer her father.

There is no specific verse in the Bible that mandates a woman to take her husband's surname upon marriage. The practice of changing names at marriage is a cultural and societal custom rather than a biblical requirement. The Bible doesn't discuss surnames at all, as last names were not a widespread practice during biblical times.

Peace!

An Igbo individual sought assistance from a Ugandan counterpart to develop in India.

That's not true. Anything God didn't give you, you can't obtain it through other means. Wealth, for instance, may be predestined for some, but impatience can lead them down the wrong path to obtain it. This does not negate the fact that their wealth was written in their destiny; it merely shows that they chose to acquire it through the wrong means.

Peace!

This is ridiculous; students only stole answers, not money. What about politicians who steal money? How many years' jail term do they receive? Consider Yahaya Bello, who is still working freely despite his alleged financial misconduct.

Peace!

SMUAG:


Whatever Tinubu or Wike stand to gain over their acts are not of concern to me, but what their greed have birthed for the future is what I'm all about. Subsequent government will definitely apply this game, and that time it will not be in any favour to the current actors cheering and clapping for them.
It will definitely go round, that I'm 100% sure and nobody should cry foul then.

President Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency, though not unprecedented—as former President Obasanjo did the same in the past—is unlikely to be the last instance of such an action. To prevent politicians from exploiting these declarations for personal gain, it would be wise to introduce constitutional amendments that explicitly define the boundaries of a president's authority in this regard. However, the feasibility of successfully implementing such amendments remains uncertain.

Peace!

press9jatv:
Unfortunately Reno Omokri has changed his mouth, he’s now ambassador nominee. Reno is just a clueless coward here. Nigerians will never take him serious

If Nigerians do not take those who speak from both sides of their mouths seriously, someone like Peter Obi wouldn't be as popular as he is today. Obi promised never to leave the APGA party, but he eventually did. The same Nigerians praising Obi are the ones condemning Reno Omokri—double standards.

Peace!

SMUAG:


Why I'm in so much love with this suspending of elected governor is that Tinubu just gave out the blueprint on how to capture Lagos e go touch everybody
New government might just come in one day and apply this same strategy Tinubu and Wike are applying by causing problems in Lagos state and the moment the seating governor tried to fight back gbem! State of emergency will be declared and to make matter worse they might even bring in somebody not from that region.. Just imagine bringing in somebody from the East e go sweet abi..
Make una no worry, make una just dey una evil government dey go, na time go tell..

Nigeria has experienced multiple states of emergency in the past, and President Tinubu's recent declaration seems to serve a dual purpose. By declaring a state of emergency, he has not only secured Governor Wike's continued loyalty but also gained Governor Fubara's respect by helping him avoid impeachment. This strategic move benefits Tinubu's potential second-term ambitions, as securing the of top Rivers State politicians could make it easier to influence election outcomes in the State. This political maneuvering is characteristic of Tinubu, a seasoned politician adept at navigating Nigeria's political landscape.

However, for those of us concerned about governance, it may be worth considering a shift away from democracy and toward a system that better suits the country's needs. Under the current democratic system, politicians often prioritise their self-interests and engage in political gamesmanship at the expense of their country's development.

Peace!

press9jatv:
Tinubu should reverse the emergency rule. Enough of oppression in Rivers state

The Rivers State governor is not complaining, is he? Why are you crying more than the bereaved?

ARISHEM:
It’s present day you hear people turning women to baby factories. And desperate young women selling their eggs.
It just baffles me that someone will be employed with the job of sleeping with young ladies ensuring they get impregnated so as to sell off the babies born for a profit. And why should some ladies submit themselves to be exploited in such situation for money is still a mystery to me.

Teens need to be enlightened and educated the more on this dangers starting from secondary school. Not everything should just be on mathematics and English

During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to abducting their victims from different parts of the state for the purpose of running a baby factory.

It appears that the NYSC DG's delay in implementing the increased minimum wage for corps , despite receiving funds from the federal government, may be due to a lack of transparency and ability. The DG may have intended to share any remaining funds among NYSC officials if the government did not notice the discrepancy. However, the complaints from corps have brought the issue to the federal government's attention, forcing the NYSC DG to pay the correct minimum wage to all current and former corps who were previously shortchanged.

Peace!

psucc:
Illiteratecy simply means being a novice on a particular matter, or something.

Not necessarily being unlettered

Wow, it's surprising that you're not familiar with the true meaning of illiteracy. No wonder you and others like you are quick to label people as "illiterate" on Nairaland. If this is your opinion, then I suggest you reconsider it. And if you learned this from school, you may consider seeking for a refund.

Peace!

Hndrrxxx:
Nigeria too should remove whatever zeros needed and do the same , until then you aren’t making no sense and can’t tell nobody shyt




Peace

Lol. It seems you're a bit skeptical about my submission, I encourage you to conduct your research to confirm my assertion. If the Nigerian government were to follow a similar approach and remove four zeros from the Naira, it would lead to 1 Naira becoming equivalent to the current 10,000 Naira. However, this could potentially result in the Naira becoming more valuable than the US Dollar, which might not be a strategically advisable move.

Moreover, our Naira has not devalued to the extent that such a measure would be necessary. Imagine the impact of revaluing the Naira in such a drastic manner: N10,000 becoming 1 Naira, and N20,000 becoming 2 Naira etc. Purchasing sachet water (pure water) with 1 Naira (formerly worth N10,000) would demonstrate just how severe the devaluation has become!

Shalom!

Love800:
But Ghana currency is stable against dollar, abi?

In response to current economic reforms under President Tinubu, the federal government of Nigeria devalued the Naira. Despite this, the Naira still holds more value than the Ghanaian Cedi, as 1 Cedi equates to 10,000 units of the old Ghanaian currency. Currently, 1 Cedi is almost worthless in Ghana. In contrast, N100 Naira can buy two to three sachets of water, depending on the location in Nigeria.

Moreover, the Naira has begun to stabilise, maintaining an exchange rate between N1,500 and N1,700 to the US Dollar for several months now. However, the instability of the Cedi is less noticeable than the Naira due to its past revaluation. Last year, the Cedi fluctuated between 14 to 16 Cedis per dollar before reaching 15 Cedis per dollar this year. A 2 Cedi devaluation equals 20,000 of the old currency, which has a more significant impact on Ghanaians' purchasing power than the Naira's devaluation, which typically occurs in the hundreds rather than thousands of its original unit currency.

Shalom!

armadeo:
Hmmm

So 1 cedi na 100 naira.

Lol. No let dem deceive you Ooo. The Nigerian Naira holds more value than the Ghanaian Cedi. Ghana's government revalued their currency by converting 10,000 Cedis to 1 Ghana Cedi, a process that involved removing four zeros from the old currency.

If Nigerian government were to follow suit and remove four zeros from the Naira, it would lead to 1 Naira being equivalent to the current 10,000 Naira. However, this could potentially result in the Naira becoming more valuable than the US Dollar, which might not be a strategically advisable move. Such drastic revaluation measures are typically reserved for countries whose currencies have undergone significant devaluation over time, as was the case with Ghana's Cedi.

Peace!

Upon reevaluating the list of strongest currencies in Africa, the Ghanaian Cedi should be removed, as the Nigerian Naira holds a stronger value. Ghana's currency has undergone significant changes and devaluation since its introduction. By 2007, even the highest denomination, the 20,000 note, was worth only about 2 dollars.

In 2007, the Ghanaian government introduced a revaluation plan to address the devaluation of the then-existing "new Cedi." The result was the introduction of the "Ghana Cedi" as a replacement currency, with a conversion rate of 1 Ghana Cedi to 10,000 units of the former new Cedi. Essentially, the government only removed four zeros from the old currency, instead of 20,000 cedis it became 2 cedi. This process streamlined the currency system and made transactions more manageable by simplifying large numerical figures. Nevertheless, it has experienced a significant decline since then, losing over 90% of its initial value. Consequently, it is not accurate to list the Ghana Cedi among Africa's strongest currencies.

Peace!