The Federal Government says it has upgraded 38 technical colleges and plans to roll out computer-based exams in them by 2027. It's a big bet on digital skills — and it’s racing against time.
- 38 federal science and technical colleges have been renovated across Nigeria.
- The government plans to introduce CBT (computer-based testing) in all of them by 2027.
- The Education Minister says the aim is to make technical education “digitally driven.”
- Focus areas include engineering, construction, ICT, and the creative economy.
- Parents and students are being encouraged to view technical skills as viable career paths.
This move is part of Nigeria’s broader effort to reposition technical and vocational education for the future. With youth unemployment high and university degrees offering diminishing returns, the government is now betting on practical skills. But digital reform needs more than infrastructure — it needs training, electricity, and buy-in from both educators and employers. If done right, it could open new doors for millions of young Nigerians.
A future of coding, carpentry, and CBT? We’re watching to see if Nigeria’s technical colleges can truly make the digital leap.
