Several Nigerian polytechnics have expanded their academic scope by introducing Bachelor’s degree programmes in collaboration with accredited universities. This move marks a new feat in the nation’s tertiary education system, bridging the long-standing gap between polytechnic and university education. Below is the list of some of these polytechnics. Federal Polytechnic, Offa (Kwara State) Federal Polytechnic,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast reshaping the world of work. Experts say it will not only change how we work but also create careers we cannot even imagine yet. Nevertheless, as the global AI wave gathers momentum, one big question remains: is Nigeria’s education system ready? A new report by Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Mrs Edumma Enobong Essien, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, has pledged to make the institution more practice-focused. She added that technical education must exceed paper qualifications and focus on innovation, industry, and invention. Essien expressed her determination to bridge the gap between theory and practice, while expanding learning beyond classrooms. According to her,
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, and Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have commended the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) for its contribution to maritime training barely a year after its establishment. Domínguez, who visited the institute on Friday, October 3, 2025, during his three-day official
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment with the graduation of 20 trainees from its Technical Training Centre in Agbara, Ogun State. The graduates, who completed an intensive 18-month programme combining theory and hands-on engineering practice, make up the 8th cohort of the initiative. Nestlé Nigeria’s Managing Director, Wassim Elhusseini, described the
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has started the nationwide rollout of the SUPA Project Management Examination to boost skills in project delivery among artisans, craftsmen, and organisations. The examination, launched in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), is part of the second phase of ITF’s Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme. It
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has commenced nationwide certification examinations as part of the second phase of its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, which aims to upgrade Nigeria’s workforce. ITF Director-General, Dr Afiz Ogun, while inspecting centres in Abuja, revealed that about 100,000 trainees are currently enrolled across the country. However, only 30,000 candidates are being
The Ogun State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, has said vocational skills remain the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and a key solution to unemployment. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Peter Akinola Foundation Youth Centre for Industrial Training in Abeokuta, Mr Onasanya said white-collar jobs were becoming scarce. He could no longer absorb the
Nigerian graduates who combine local qualifications with international certifications and digital skills will be more attractive to employers abroad, according to a University of Lagos alumnus. Speaking, UK-based Nigerian Oluwafemi Abiodun said students should pursue professional courses alongside their degrees to boost global competitiveness. “An undergraduate in management sciences can take internationally recognised courses such
The Ogun State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, has described vocational skills as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, urging greater support for vocational education to drive national development. Speaking at the graduation of students from the Peter Akinola Foundation Youth Centre for Industrial Training in Abeokuta, Onasanya said vocational training offers young people a reliable
