…unveils business school to focus on workforce skills
Nile University of Nigeria has unveiled its new Business School, a move aimed at equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st-century workforce, as Dilli Dogo, Vice Chancellor emphasised the urgent need for Nigeria to seize opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the university’s 2025 convocation, Dogo said the launch represents a giant leap for Nile University, reinforcing its commitment to providing education that is relevant both locally and globally.
He noted that Africa must not repeat past mistakes of missing earlier industrial revolutions and stressed that institutions like Nile University must prepare graduates with the competencies to meet global workforce expectations.
“This convocation comes at a time when Nile University is redefining education to align with the needs of the 21st-century workforce. We are focused on producing graduates with not just certificates, but the skills, mentorship, and practical experience to make meaningful contributions in Nigeria and beyond,” he said.
The new Nile Business School (NBS) will offer hybrid and online Executive MBA programs through Nile Online, the university’s digital learning arm, enabling flexible, technology-enabled education across Africa.
Dogo highlighted that Nile University’s degrees are internationally recognised, ensuring graduates are prepared to join the global workforce immediately.
“We focus on skills that are relevant today and will remain relevant in the future.Our programs are unashamedly Nigerian in focus, solving local problems with global standards and preparing students to lead in Africa and beyond.”
The 2025 convocation, scheduled for December 13, will feature a lecture on redefining education for the 21st-century workforce, and will be delivered by Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Noel Tagoe, Dean of Nile Business School, speaking at the official launch on the university campus said the new school represents the next chapter in Nile University’s digital evolution.
Powered by Nile Online, he said the school’s hybrid and online Executive MBA programs will deliver flexible, technology-enabled education experiences across Africa.
He explained that while the university’s business programs have been running successfully, the launch marks a more structured, academically rigorous phase, with stronger industry integration and a clearer focus on shaping business leaders for Africa and the global stage.
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According to Tagoe, the school will emphasize bridging the gap between education and employability, providing students with hands-on experience, industry exposure, and technical expertise tailored to sectors such as oil and gas, technology, agribusiness, financial services, and manufacturing.
Citing research, he noted that only 42% of graduates felt their studies were useful in employment, while 45% of employers agreed, and 80% of academics believed their teaching was relevant. “This shows there’s a gap between education and the world of work, and that’s exactly what we intend to bridge,” he said.
He emphasised the school’s dual focus: first, equipping students with technical disciplinary skills in areas such as accounting, marketing, technology, and finance; and second, training them to navigate the operational environments of their industries. “We are unashamedly Nigerian in our focus, solving local problems from a wider African perspective using global standards,” he said.
