Nigeria repositions education to build global talent pipeline
Nigeria's education ministry is reshaping curricula, accreditation and training pathways to create a talent pipeline for global outsourcing and digitally enabled services, the minister said at a Hire From Nigeria event during the UN General Assembly. The plan pairs federal TVET expansion, a free TVET programme with over one million applicants and 160,000 trainees supported, a digital academy offering 32,000 free Coursera and Pluralsight places, and a student venture grant for STEMM startups. The ministry seeks employer-led programme design, stronger certification and international partnerships to meet evolving skills demand and target one million export-linked jobs and 10 million globally certified Nigerians by 2030.
Government targets one million export-linked jobs by 2030
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The minister spoke at a Hire From Nigeria side event during the UN General Assembly. The ministry has launched TVET and digital training programmes and set 2030 targets. Next steps could include employer partnerships, expanded centres and…
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