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As Nigeria approves 33 new universities in a sweeping expansion of higher education access, former military leaders and development experts question whether infrastructure can match ambition in a nation where youth unemployment exceeds 40 percent.

Technology experts warn that African higher education institutions are falling behind in preparing graduates for an AI-driven economy, creating a widening skills gap that could disadvantage the continent's workforce.

As Nigerian institutions welcome new students through traditional matriculation ceremonies, educators debate how to reshape curricula to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming job market.