The “Double Whammy” in Nigeria’s Higher Education.

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The “Double Whammy” in Nigeria’s Higher Education.

One of the central topics in Nigeria’s higher education is the quality of the programmes. The “Double Whammy” is the skyrocketing cost and the rampant campus closures. And, with the Nigeria’s Naira depreciating against the US dollar and British pound, those Nigerians seeking American and UK education will spend more because of the high exchange rates.
At a time when Nigeria needs more college graduates, many current and prospective students are starting to question whether getting a degree will be worth the time, money, and for so many, the quality of the programmes.

While tuition is shockingly high, and more students are spending more time at home because of number of campus closures, the first step to increasing the quality of higher education in Nigeria is to address the issues of campus closures and tuition costs.

At Huritt Global Business School (HGBS), we serve both traditional and nontraditional students. For nontraditional student—most are 25 or older, have full-time jobs, and are responsible for supporting a family, HGBS offers online and competency-based programmes in partnership with American Public University, which allows these busy adults to earn their degrees on a schedule that fits their lives and at very affordable tuition costs.
For traditional student—those without university education, HGBS is offering pathway diploma programmes that allow students after completion, to top up for bachelor’s or master’s degree at a UK university campus at very affordable costs. Students can also choose to top up online at even lower costs.

While HGBS provides an affordable way to earn a high-quality, accredited degree, we know that for many professionals, there is a need to increase their skill sets in an effort to advancing their careers. To these professionals, Huritt offers over 200 career focus quality online progeammes and courses, and professional certification training courses.

In 2016, HGBSE launched new Initiatives, Huritt Academy Summer Abroad, and Early Childhood Education.
Huritt Academy Summer Abroad offers 13-17 years old the opportunity to spend 2-4 weeks in UK and US for leadership programmes among students of diverse culture. The Early Childhood Education programme is an online learning curriculum programme for little persons, ages 2 to 6 years old.

HGBSE was founded on an innovative idea of bringing quality affordable education to Nigeria, and the School continues to look for innovative ways to help more Nigerians get the degrees they need to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Helping them earn those degrees without saddling them with huge debt is key to our mission of expanding access to higher education through international partnership.