by Habibu Mohammed Umar*

Aminu Saleh College of Education Azare, Nigeria

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Abstract This paper analyses the determinants of educational inequality across the regions in Nigeria. Using Household data from the World Bank ‘Living Standards Measurement Survey’ of Nigeria, it examines how variations in household characteristics as well as in educational attainment affect educational inequality. The regression and decomposition analyses conducted reveal the complexity of the interaction between household characteristics and education. Educational attainment and income per capita seem to curb the increase in educational inequality. The results further indicate that urbanization and household size have negative and positive impacts on educational inequality respectively. The findings emphasize the role of household characteristics in explaining educational inequality and substantial improvements of those characteristics will improve educational distribution. Therefore, investing in programs that ensure equal access to education and support for the poor households to send their children to school will be a very helpful strategy. The findings will guide policy makers to target areas that may contribute immensely in reducing educational inequalities.

Keywords: Inequality, education, household, Nigeria

Updated:: 11/04/2022 [syazmer]