The Economic Imperatives of Ensuring Accessible University Education in Nigeria

Authors

Adekunle Alexander Balogun, Uniiversity of Ibadan, NigeriaFollow

Keywords

University Education, Economic Importance

Abstract

This study exmined economic imperatives of enhancing access to university education for Nigerians. It submits that university education is the most important factor for technological and innovative breakthroughs, as it equips graduates with receptive minds for complex reasoning that innovation requires. The study employed critical discourse analysis, focusing on the association between the attainment of a university education and the higher incomes of its recipients. The study recommends that the government increase funding for university education to complement private-sector initiatives. It also recommends that university authorities in Nigeria should tap into the vast endowment and embrace grant opportunities for funding.

Author Bio

Dr. Adekunle Alexander Balogun Dr. Balogun is a lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance, University of Ibadan, with over 15 years of industry experience spanning banking, financial advisory, and corporate finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance, and his research interests include corporate finance, monetary policy, and infrastructure finance.

Issue

2

Volume

49

First Page

58

Last Page

65

Recommended Citation

Balogun, Adekunle Alexander (2025) "The Economic Imperatives of Ensuring Accessible University Education in Nigeria," Bullion: Vol. 49: No. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://dc.cbn.gov.ng/bullion/vol49/iss1/5