or is it excellent?
This Choice of Topic as a Discussion may offend some, if not many individuals

Can Nigerian students compete with students around the world(emphasis on U.S. & U.K.).

I'll break it down further: Can I expect similar levels of proficiency/intelligence from an Engineering student out of The University of Ibadan that I do from an Engineering student out of The University of California Los Angeles.
or am I making comparisons between oil & milk, or apples & oranges. "Ain't no point trying to mix?"

Nobody willing to argue as a proponent of the Ngrn student?

You know that Nigerian students are disadvantaged becos of inadequate/obsolete equipment, and lecturers who are not so supportive and up-to-date. But when it comes to I.Q, Nigerian stdudents are a match for their counterparts in the U.S or UK. Many Nigerians who have travelled abroad have distinguished themselves - and i mean very well - in their studies (given a level playing ground). I have a friend in England currently doing his PhD. He is in his twenties. He had his first degree in Unilag (Elect/Elect Engr - 2.1) and travelled abroad for his masters. he resumed over one month late (his faculty told him they doubted his ability to make it), but he surprised them and made the best result. Needless to say, he finished with a 1st Class. Now he is doing his PhD in another uni and also lectures undergrads. He is not an isolated case you know.

I enjoyed reading your well-rounded response and I agree with you whole-heartedly.  The statement about IQ is flawless.

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You know that Nigerian students are disadvantaged because of inadequate/obsolete equipment, and lecturers who are not so supportive and up-to-date.

answered my question.

I almost always debate this subject with my colleagues but they're right after all.  I still nonetheless refuse to accept the bastardization of my nation as belonging to the '3rd world'

I agree with you that the shortage in available resource does put the Nigerian student at a disadvantage thus the
Western student who is exposed to a wealth of resource and is able to benefit from what's at his/her disposal - comes out ahead.