Student housing plays an essential role in the attainment of quality education. However, there has been significant evidence as regards the inadequacy of this essential facility among public universities in Nigeria. It was further observed that there is a paucity of information as regards this situation within the private institutions in the country. Based on this background this research was conducted to assess the students’ housing in private institutions, by determining the factors influencing students’ choice of residence and its effect on their academic performance. The study adopted a survey approach, with 216 students sampled through a structured questionnaire. Data gathered were analyzed using frequency, mean item score, and Mann-Whitney U-Test. Results revealed that although gender has no relationship with students’ choice of residence, age and academic level does. The major factors influencing students’ choice of residence are: accommodation fee, quality of the environment, need for privacy, influence of friends/desire to be close to friends, and number of students within the building. The study also revealed that students’ on-campus rarely miss classes due to distance of their residence from their lecture halls, unlike their mates staying off-campus. However, they tend to miss classes as a result of inadequacy of needed facilities; a situation that is uncommon among those staying off-campus. As regards students Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) as a measure of their performance, the residence of students does not have any statistical relationship with their academic grades.
With a focus on the real estate markets of Abuja and Lagos in Nigeria, this paper examined the perceptual stands of real estate professionals on the competency requirements for real estate practice in the country. Design/Method/Approach: The paper adopted questionnaire survey conducted on all Estate Surveying and Valuation (ESV) Firms in Lagos and Abuja. The questionnaire solicited information on practitioners' views on the knowledge, skills and attributes required for effective real estate practice in the country. The respondents were asked to rank 24 knowledge areas, 10 skills and 10 attributes as identified and conceptualized from literature. Mean rating, frequency distribution and t-test were used in data analysis. Findings: For effective real estate practice in Nigeria, property valuation, property management and real estate agency were rated the most important categories of knowledge required whereas communication and honesty were rated the most important skill and attribute respectively. It appears the ESV Firms ranking of the identified knowledge areas was based largely on their practices and experiences, because over 80% of the practitioners considered these areas as essential priorities. The least rated knowledge area was basic accounting, while second language and commercial awareness were the least rated skills and attributes respectively. Practical Implications: The findings of this paper can be used as a guide for real estate continuing professional development plan and as a framework for curriculum development and redesign. Originality: This paper is one of the few that have identified the expectations of real estate practitioners with respect to graduates' competency in developing countries like Nigeria.
This paper examined stakeholders' perception on the competency attained by real estate graduates in Nigeria. Design/Method/Approach: The study adopted questionnaire survey conducted on 357 and 105 Estate Surveying and Valuation Firms in Lagos and Abuja respectively, representing an approximate 57 percent of the total number of practice firms in Nigeria. The questionnaire solicited information on practitioners' views on competencies, in terms of, knowledge, skills and attributes attained by real estate graduates in the industry. The respondents were asked to rank on a 7-point Likert scale, 24 knowledge areas, 10 skills and 10 attributes identified and conceptualized from literature. Their responses were analysed using frequency distribution and mean rating. Findings: The study revealed that practitioners were positive on their agreement to the graduates' attainment on only three (3) of the twenty four (24) identified knowledge areas, namely real estate agency, property management and property valuation. While ICT, communication, Personal/Professional development and Honesty were the skills and attributes attained respectively. This clearly suggests the need for stakeholders (academics, regulators and practitioners) to take urgent steps to bridge the obvious gap between the knowledge requirements of practitioners and the knowledge attained by graduates in the study area. Practical Implications: The findings of this paper can be used as framework for curriculum development and redesign as well as serve as a guide for real estate continuing professional development plan. Originality: This paper is one of the few that have identified stakeholders' perception on competencies attained by real estate graduates in Nigeria.
This paper examined the challenges that have arisen in the attempt at digitalizing land administration system in Nigeria using Kaduna State as case study. Design / Method / Approach: A list of challenges and solutions associated with the digitalization of land administration systems was drawn into a structured questionnaire and administered on officials of land administration and other relevant stakeholders. The questionnaire items are presented in a 5point Likert scale format. Retrieved questionnaires are analyzed and presented using the descriptive frequencies, percentages Findings: This study identified a poor power infrastructure, low internet connectivity and paucity of training of personnel as the main challenges in digitalization of land administration system and proffer training and motivation of personnel to overcome these challenges. Research Limitations: The samples taken are small as compared to the size of the country as well as the percentage of the population. Thus, the study is limited only to one state in the northern part of the country. Practical Implications: A sound Land administration system is paramount to the economic development of a nation. Ordinarily, digitalization not only aids rapid decision making on land matters but helps unlock the economic capital locked in untitled landed assets. Originality: This study contributes to the increasing body of research on challenges faced in digitalization of land administration system 1.
Student housing is essential to the attainment of quality education, most especially in higher institutions were students come from far distance to study. While research abounds on happenings with regards to student housing in public higher institutions, there is a paucity of information on this situation within the private higher institutions. This study, therefore, presents the result of an investigation of the satisfaction of students with housing facilities in private higher institutions in Nigeria. The study adopted a survey design and quantitative data were gathered through the use of a questionnaire administered to 216 students selected through stratified random sampling. The students' residence satisfaction was assessed from the physical, and social/management stands. Data gathered were analysed using percentage, mean score and Mann-Whitney U-Test. The study revealed that on a general level, while private institution students are more satisfied with the social and management characteristics of the residence than the physical characteristics. The study observed that although overall satisfaction is derived, there is still adequate room for improvement in order to deliver better housing for students. The outcome of this study provides a possible direction for the management of private higher institutions in improving their students' housing delivery in order to achieve higher students' satisfaction.
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