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Department of History, University of Maiduguri

  • Chapter Eight – Religious Education and Peace Education in Northern Nigeria: A Synergistic Approach for Socio-Religious Harmony and National Security

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    This final Chapter provides an overview of the critical interplay between religious education and peace education in Northern Nigeria, a region marked by its diverse religious landscape and recurring interfaith conflicts. Al-amin argues that integrating peace education into religious curricula and community programs can play a pivotal role in mitigating religious-based conflicts in Northern Nigeria.

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  • Chapter Six – Major Problems of Colleges of Education in Nigeria and Possible Solutions

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    Chapter Six is full of numerous challenges that hinder the effectiveness of producing quality teachers in the colleges of education in Nigeria. The major challenges identified by Al-amin include inadequate funding, lack of qualified personnel, outdated curriculum, poor infrastructure, and inadequate facilities. He opined that these challenges have significant implications for the quality of teacher

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  • Chapter Five – Administration of Colleges of Education in Nigeria: Problems and Solutions

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    In Chapter Five, Al-amin identifies the problems and solutions to the administration of colleges of education in Nigeria. According to Al-amin, some of these major challenges are inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, inadequate staff, and ineffective management. Therefore, he recommends the need for increased funding, improved infrastructure, recruitment of qualified staff, and effective management strategies as

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  • Chapter Four – Problems and Solutions of Muslim Girls’ Child Education in Nigeria

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    In Chapter Four, Al-amin identifies the challenges hindering the state of girls’ education in Nigeria and proposes possible solutions to these problems. He concludes that the Nigerian government needs to implement policies that promote equal opportunities for girls’ education, invest in infrastructure development, and prioritize education in the country’s budget allocation. Non-governmental organizations should also

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  • Chapter Three – Makarantar Ilmi and its Curriculum in Northern Nigeria

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    Makarantar Ilimi and its curriculum occupy a special and important position in the transmission of knowledge in Northern Nigerian society, shedding light on its significance in fostering education, preserving traditional knowledge, and promoting social cohesion. In Chapter Three, Al-amin examines Makarantar Ilimi and its curriculum in the context of northern Nigeria. He argues that understanding

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  • Chapter Two – A Historical Overview of the Traditional System of Qur’anic Education in Borno

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    In Chapter Two, Al-amin attempts to combine both the anthropological and historical approaches to describe the processes of traditional Qur’anic education and scholarship in Borno, especially the recent trends. He examines the origin, types, methods, and stages of Qur’anic education. Therefore, he concludes that the status of Qur’anic education and scholarship in Borno is set

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  • Chapter One – The Social History of Education in Northern Nigeria

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    In Chapter One, Al-amin revisits the dynamics that shaped the evolution of education in Northern Nigeria from pre-colonial times to the present day, with a particular focus on the socio-economic, political, and cultural factors that influenced the nature of educational provision and access. He draws on a wide range of sources to illuminate the complex

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  • Major Problems of Colleges of Education in Nigeria and Possible Solutions

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    This paper provides a comprehensive review of the challenges facing colleges of education in Nigeria. The study examines the historical background of colleges of education in Nigeria, the challenges facing them, and the possible solutions. The paper highlights the issues of inadequate funding, lack of qualified personnel, outdated curriculum, poor infrastructure, and inadequate facilities as

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  • The Tribal Marking Among the Kanuri People of Borno, Nigeria

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    Tribal marks are also known as facial scarification was a long cultural heritage that has been in practice in various ethnic groups in Nigeria. The Kanuri of Borno is not an exception to this traditional practice. These unique marks cannot only be seen in the face alone rather they can be seen in another part

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