Nigeria Approves 13 New Universities Despite Leaving Existing Ones Underfunded

Nigeria has approved the establishment of 13 new universities, reflecting continued expansion in the country’s higher education sector. However, this move has raised concerns among education analysts, as many existing universities are already underfunded and struggling with inadequate infrastructure, staffing shortages, and limited resources. Critics argue that instead of creating new institutions, the government should prioritize improving the quality and capacity of current universities to ensure better learning outcomes and research development.