ABSTRACT The impact of globalization on the education system is overwhelming as it has greatly affected not only the curriculum of but also the instructional process including the entire system . This study examines how to optimize the teaching of entrepreneurship education in tertiary institutions in Nigeria within the context of the globalised competitiveness. The youths of today must brace up for the challenges of adult life . in order to function effectively and productively in a working place, the acquisition of certain basic skills and capacities is needed . This study emphasizes the need for strengthening of entrepreneurship teaching so that the society can benefit from it . Entrepreneurship training is necessary in order to develop expertise as an entrepreneur, identify business opportunities and exploit . Some researchers recommended that entrepreneurship education is expected to start from the secondary school or before ,…