24 July 2026

university proliferation

Universities

Former Vice-Chancellor Slams Poor Pay, Proliferation of Universities

Professor Wande Abimbola, a former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, has condemned the state of Nigerian universities, describing it as shameful. Speaking recently, Abimbola revealed that a full professor in Nigeria earns about ₦500,000 monthly, equivalent to only $300, an amount he compared to what American professors spend on gardening. He said such poor pay

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Nigeria’s National Assembly Push for 200 New Universities Amid Lecturer Shortage

The National Assembly’s recent push to create over 200 new universities in Nigeria has raised concerns about the country’s already strained higher education system. Nigeria has 278 universities, consisting of 64 federal, 67 state, and 147 private institutions. Despite this, there is a significant need for more universities to meet the growing demand for higher

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