Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2019
Volume: 14
Issue: 2 SI
Page No. 5339 - 5344

Child Labour and Academic Achievement of Nigerian Primary School Pupils in Mathematics

Authors : Clara O. Ifelunni, Gloria C. Ugwu, Anthonia O. Aneke, Julie U. Ibiam, Anthonia N. Ngwoke, Victor S. Ezema, Charles A. Oraelosi and Moses O. Ede

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