- Nigeria plans to introduce a structured two-year diploma in artificial intelligence as part of its ongoing TVET reforms to modernize technical education.
- Singapore will support the initiative by helping design the curriculum and guide training delivery to meet global skill standards.
- The program will focus on job-ready skills in digital technologies, automation, and applied AI to improve workforce readiness.
Nigeria has taken a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence into its technical education system through a renewed partnership with Singapore. The Federal Government has confirmed plans to introduce a structured two-year diploma focused on applied AI skills across selected technical institutions nationwide.
The move is part of a wider effort to modernize Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training framework and align it with the demands of a digital economy. Education Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa said progress followed consultations with Singapore’s High Commissioner Lim Sim Seng in Abuja.
Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education, through its international arm, will support curriculum development and program rollout. The diploma will shift TVET away from traditional trades toward skills in automation, data systems, and machine learning, while keeping training practical and industry-focused.
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Capacity building is central to the plan, with executive training for institutional leaders, Train-the-Trainer programs, and a new performance framework to assess quality and industry alignment. Officials say the reform will strengthen job pathways and position technical colleges as hubs for digital talent.
