British Council Nigeria presents entrepreneurship toolkit to NUC
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Updated · ZAWYA · May 7
British Council Nigeria presents entrepreneurship toolkit to NUC
5 articles · Updated · ZAWYA · May 7
At Abuja talks, the council said nearly 80% of Nigerian graduates struggle to find work because universities leave skills gaps and offer limited practical exposure.
NUC chief Abdullahi Ribadu said entrepreneurship is already compulsory under CCMAS and promised to review the toolkit for alignment with existing reforms and programmes.
Developed with CcHub and De Montfort University, the SEPPII-based toolkit aims to improve weak implementation of entrepreneurship centres and help students build viable businesses in Nigeria’s youthful population.
With 80% of graduates jobless, can a university toolkit create entrepreneurs when the economy itself struggles to support them?
As global remote work booms, are Nigerian universities preparing graduates for digital gigs or just traditional local businesses?
Bridging Nigeria’s Graduate Skills Gap: The SEPPII Framework and Entrepreneurship Toolkit Rollout
Overview
On April 7, 2026, the British Council Nigeria handed over an Entrepreneurship Toolkit to the National Universities Commission to address Nigeria's severe graduate unemployment crisis, driven by a significant skills gap and weak university-industry links. This toolkit, based on the SEPPII Framework, aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and job market demands. Pilot programs are underway in 14 universities, supporting the government's broader Entrepreneurship Certification initiative, which plans nationwide expansion by 2028. Complementary efforts like CcHUB's GATEWAY Program enhance practical skills and job opportunities. Together, these initiatives seek to boost graduate employability, foster startup creation, and build a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem to reduce youth unemployment and brain drain.