This is a book that will find valuables place and compelling use in educational development. It is also one that can be read for profit and pleasure by anyone interested in educational development. The book traced the history of formal education in Nigeria pointing out the weaknesses of Western education as practiced in Nigeria during the pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence era. Such topical issues as Education for All, The Millennium Development Goals, Education Reforms, Gender Inequality in Education, Behavioural Challenges Facing Education and many other issues on Nigerian and African Education are also covered.