Sustainable Knowledge Management and Educational Innovation Technology in Nigerian Higher Education Institutions

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of sustainable knowledge management and educational innovation in Nigerian higher education institutions. Nigeria, like other countries of the world, recognises education as the major instrument for effecting national development. Education is critical for the social, economic, and political development of Nigeria. These educational goals can be fully achieved if quality delivery is ensured in higher education in Nigeria. Higher education of good quality is critical for Nigeria to become globally competitive. This article identified and discussed the challenges of quality in higher education in Nigeria in the 21st century. The findings of this study reveal the need for sustainable knowledge management and innovation technology in the Nigerian higher education institutions. Lack of implementation of educational research findings, corruption in higher education institutions, lack of adequate electric power supply, and lack of sustainability are determinants for a major decline in the Nigerian higher education institutions. Also, the study’s analysis is motivated by the observation that, due to the increasing unpredictability of educational policy makers, corrupt practices, and the inability to implement research findings, the Nigerian higher education institution has suffered a lack of innovation. Therefore, the authors recommend that the Nigerian government should meet the 26 per cent education funding as recommended by UNESCO. Besides, reform in existing higher education institutions in Nigeria can be attained via collaborative efforts between the government and other sectors of the Nigerian economy. Keywords: Nigerian higher education, knowledge management, educational innovation, and sustainability development. Title: Sustainable Knowledge Management and Educational Innovation Technology in Nigerian Higher Education Institutions Author: Dr Johnson Benjamin, Johnson Katherine Chibuzo International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning ISSN 2394-9686 Vol. 13, Issue 2, March 2026 - April 2026 Page No: 1-10 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 02-March-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18836914 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Sustainable%20Knowledge%20Management-02032026-5.pdf