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What Is the Current Situation of Education in Nigeria? (2025 Analysis)

Education in Nigeria sits at a critical crossroads. As Africa’s most populous country—with over 220 million people—Nigeria’s education system plays a decisive role in shaping its economic future, workforce development, and social stability. While enrollment rates have improved over the past two decades, deep structural challenges remain. Issues such as underfunding, infrastructure deficits, teacher shortages,…

Students learning in a Nigerian public secondary school classroom highlighting infrastructure and education challenges in Nigeria 2025