Contemporary Issues in Business and Office Education: An Academic Concern for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
This study explores the pressing contemporary challenges affecting Business Education and Office Education in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Despite the growing demand for technologically skilled, entrepreneurial, and workplace-ready graduates, many academic programs remain outdated and disconnected from real-world industry needs. Through a detailed review of secondary data and content analysis of recent academic publications, the research identifies key issues such as curriculum irrelevance, inadequate infrastructure, undertrained educators, and weak industry-academic collaboration. The findings highlight a critical disconnect between policy objectives and educational delivery, which continues to hinder the effectiveness of these programs in addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic development goals. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for curriculum reform, investment in digital tools, and strategic partnerships that can revitalize Business and Office Education to produce graduates who are not just employable, but also innovative and globally competitive.
Keywords: Business Education, Office Education, Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria, Curriculum Reform, Educational Policy, Employability Skills, Technological Integration, Academic Challenges, Industry Collaboration
