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Undergraduate Updates2 min read2026-05-04

Nigeria's Universities Seek Global Reach Amidst Low International Student Numbers

A recent report presented to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has highlighted a significant gap in the international presence within Nigerian tertiary institutions. The committee reviewing admissions has recommen...

Azeez

Azeez

4 May 2026

Nigeria's Universities Seek Global Reach Amidst Low International Student Numbers
Key takeaways
  • A recent report presented to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has highlighted a significant gap in the international presence within Nigerian tertiary institutions.
  • The committee reviewing admissions has recommended a new framework to globalize university operations, noting that foreign students currently constitute less than 1 percent of the total student population.
  • Attahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Committee on Internationalization of Admissions into Tertiary Educational Institutions in Nigeria, revealed these findings.

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