The National Universities Commission (NUC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s higher education system is grappling with a significant capacity issue, as the country’s universities can only accommodate 700,000 students out of the two million applicants seeking admission annually.
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TheNigerialawyer-WhatsApp-Channel1.jpg")
Dr. Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary of the NUC revealed this at the Annual General Meeting of the International Studies Alumni Association at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
Maiyaki highlighted the widening gap between the demand for higher education and the available slots across the nation’s 274 universities.
He explained that the disparity between the number of applicants and the limited capacity of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions leaves a huge chunk of the applicants unaccounted for each year, creating a growing challenge for the education sector.
In an effort to address this issue, Maiyaki noted that the NUC has introduced a transnational education initiative. This initiative is designed to attract foreign investors who would establish branch campuses and other educational institutions in Nigeria, expanding the number of available university placements.
“As a matter of policy, the NUC consummated a transnational-education initiative where foreign investors would come into the country and open branch campuses and undertake training arrangements, open teaching institutions among other several arrangements.” He said.
According to him, this plan will be implemented under strict regulatory oversight by the NUC to ensure that any new institutions maintain the academic standards required by the commission.
He praised the association for organizing the AGM and for its ongoing efforts to support academic growth at ABU, including donations of books and other materials to the Department of Political Science and International Studies.
The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.
______________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd
Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria.
Bonus:
Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.
How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626
________________________________________________________________________ The Law And Practice Of Redundancy In Nigeria: A Practitioner’s Guide, Authored By A Labour & Employment Law Expert Bimbo Atilola
_______________________________________________________________________
“Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence
Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via:
0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888
Website: www.alexandernigeria.com
