The Education System in Nigeria

The Nigerian government provides free education but attendance is not obligatory at any level. According to the Nigerian National Planning Commission 2004 report, the country’s educational system is “dysfunctional” characterized by crumbling institutions and ill-prepared graduates. Education in Nigeria consists of the primary school (6 years), junior secondary school (3 years), senior secondary school (3 years), and university education (4 years or more).

Subjects taught in primary education include English, mathematics, bible knowledge, science subjects, and 3 native languages – Hausa, Yoruba, and Ibo. Students are required to take the Common Entrance Examination after 6 years to be admitted into the Federal and State Government schools. State-owned secondary schools get funds from each state government while private secondary tend to be more expensive with annual average tuition fees of $1000-$2000.

Nigeria has major control of university education. English is the official medium of instruction in the higher education. The academic year starts in October and ends in September. There are 13 Federal and 14 State owned polytechnic colleges in the country. Nigerian universities are usually grouped on the following categories: First Generation (key roles include manpower development, setting up basic standards for university education), Second Generation (focuses on scientific and technological advancement), Third Generation (specializes in agricultural technologies), State, and Private.

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P&O Ferries boasts the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities on ferries to France and the Continent. Passengers can book a ferry online, or with their call centre.

Families
The short hop over the channel makes family holidays in France a big favourite, and with sandy beaches, awesome nature reserves and culture-soaked cities family holidays in Spain are always ideal as well.

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The variety of facilities onboard your cheap ferry crossing will add so much more to your sense of escape and relaxation, helping you arrive at your destination totally refreshed and raring to go. P&O Ferries are more than just a car ferry operator.

France
A ferry to France with P&O give you many holiday options whether it's the cosmopolitan and romantic ambience of Paris or the laid back way of life in Provence. There is also the 'best fare sailing', providing cheap ferries for this route.

Spain
From the intimate coves of Asturias to the ancient Basque traditions of Navarra, there is so much on offer for those boarding ferries to Spain. The adventure starts as soon as you book your ferry tickets.

Amsterdam
Whether you want to wander along idyllic canals, watch the world go by in one of its numerous cafes, or explore the stunning architecture, a ferry to Amsterdam really does have something for everyone.

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