Administration of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions in the 21st Century: Challenges and Way Forward

The complexities of 21st-century tertiary education administration in Nigeria pose a formidable challenge to administrators, resulting from a confluence of personal, environmental, governmental, policy-related, and other external factors that impede the development of the country's educational sector. To mitigate these challenges, research plays a crucial role in advancing the growth of Nigeria's tertiary institutions. This study aimed to explore the challenges faced by tertiary education in Nigeria and provide possible solutions. This research investigated the challenges facing tertiary educations in Nigeria as well as highlighting possible solutions. The study used a descriptive survey design and administered a self-created questionnaire to gather participants' opinions on the challenges facing tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The questionnaire was used to obtain responses from the participants, and its reliability was determined to be .75, demonstrating the usefulness and internal consistency of the instrument. The data collected was analyzed using frequency distribution, mean, and standard deviation. The results showed a weighted mean of 2.98, 3.27, and 3.38 for research questions 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The study concluded that Nigerian tertiary institutions are facing significant issues that need prompt attention and resolution.