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  • Aptech, SGSU unveil cross-border tech to deepen Nigeria’s digital workforce

    Aptech, SGSU unveil cross-border tech to deepen Nigeria’s digital workforce

    Nigeria’s quest to build a globally competitive technology workforce has received a major lift as Aptech, one of the country’s leading IT training institutions, announced a new cross-border degree pathway developed in partnership with India’s Scope Global Skills University (SGSU).

    The initiative, which offers a 36-month Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) in Information Technology with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, is positioned as a direct response to the widening skills gap that continues to limit the country’s digital ambitions despite a booming youth population and growing tech-driven investment.

    Unlike traditional academic programmes, the new pathway is structured as an industry-led training model designed to produce graduates who are ready for employment from day one. It blends classroom learning, hands-on laboratory training, and international exposure—elements industry players have long argued are essential for nurturing world-class digital talent.

    Under the arrangement, students will spend the first 18 months training at Aptech centres across Nigeria, learning core skills such as Python, Java, C programming, SQL Server, and AI-powered web development.

    They will proceed to India for another 18 months of advanced, residential study at SGSU’s campus in Bhopal, where they will engage in intensive coursework, including deep learning, computer vision, MongoDB-based data science, and a final capstone project.

    Executive Vice President of International Business at Aptech Limited, Kallol Mukherjee, said the programme reflects a long-term commitment to bridging Nigeria’s digital capacity gap. “Nigeria has the talent. What has been missing is a scalable and globally aligned training pathway. This model delivers exactly that skills training at home combined with an internationally recognised degree from India, a global leader in IT and innovation,” he said.

    For SGSU, the partnership is a step toward deeper academic exchange between India and Africa.

    The university’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Vijay Singh, said Nigerian students will benefit from a learning environment built around practical immersion. “Our approach is simple: a strong academic grounding matched with real-world application. This programme allows Nigerian students to experience both,” he noted.

    Beyond affordability, industry observers say the timing is strategic. As Nigeria pushes to expand digital infrastructure, attract tech investment, and formalise more of its innovation ecosystem, the demand for AI engineers, data scientists, and full-stack developers is escalating sharply.

    Targeted at recent secondary school graduates, the degree is approved by India’s University Grants Commission and qualifies holders for global employment and postgraduate studies.

    Admissions for the first cohort are now open, marking what Aptech describes as “a new era of accessible international tech education for Nigerian youth.”

  • Aptech, UK varsity partner for career quest 2025  in seven cities

    Aptech, UK varsity partner for career quest 2025  in seven cities

    The 17th edition of Aptech Nigeria’s flagship career development programme  is set to hold  across seven Nigerian cities next month.

    The  Aptech Career Quest 2025, organised in partnership with Middlesex University London, is regarded as the largest career seminar of its kind in the country.

    Scheduled for September 2 to 10, the seminars will take place in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Ota, and Calabar, with multiple centres across Lagos and Abuja.

    Virtual sessions have also been arranged for wider accessibility. The initiative is designed to equip students, young professionals, and parents with insights into global study options and career pathways in high-demand technology fields.

    Through its collaboration with Middlesex University London, Aptech offers a unique pathway for Nigerian students to earn UK degrees at reduced cost.

    Holders of the Aptech Advanced Diploma can secure direct entry into the final year of selected undergraduate programmes, including IT and Business Information Systems, Business Computing and Data Analytics, and Animation.

    The model shortens study time by up to two years and lowers tuition expenses. More than 850 Nigerians have benefitted from the partnership in the past 19 years.

    Organisers said this year’s edition comes at a time when Nigeria’s digital economy is witnessing rapid growth. The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the ICT sector grew by 31.6 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2025, contributing 10.5 per cent to real GDP. Lagos, home to five of Africa’s seven tech unicorns, remains a hub for fintech, software engineering, AI, and creative technology.

    Aptech Career Quest 2025 will feature interactive sessions with experts from Aptech and Middlesex University, covering data science, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, gaming, and animation.

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    Participants will also be exposed to international networks, scholarship opportunities, and industry insights. Last year, scholarships worth over N621 million were awarded, with up to 50 per cent scholarships available again this year.

    Speaking ahead of the event, Mr. Kallol Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, International Business at Aptech Limited, said the programme reflects Aptech’s commitment to bridging ambition and opportunity. “By strengthening our collaboration with Middlesex University London, we aim to equip participants with the tools they need to seize transformative opportunities in both local and global technology landscapes,” he said.

    With more than 35 years of global presence and 25 years in Nigeria, Aptech has trained thousands of Nigerians in IT, media, and digital skills through over 40 centres nationwide. Organisers say Career Quest 2025 will not only inspire Nigerian youths to pursue global education but also prepare them to drive the country’s innovation-led growth.

    Registration for the event is now open on Aptech’s official website, with updates available via its social media platforms.

  • Aptech, German varsity to offer Nigerians final-year degree entry

    Aptech, German varsity to offer Nigerians final-year degree entry

    Aptech, a global leader in vocational and technology-driven education, has signed a landmark Articulation Agreement with Germany’s International School of Management (ISM).

    The agreement is to create a new academic pathway for Nigerian students.

    Through this partnership, students enrolled in Aptech’s Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) programme can now gain direct entry into the final year of ISM’s undergraduate degree in Information Systems via a credit transfer arrangement.

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    The agreement allows Nigerian students to transfer credits earned during their ADSE training and complete their degree at ISM by studying 13 additional modules.

    Upon graduation, students will earn a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems from ISM, one of Germany’s leading private business schools.

    The partnership was officially signed at ISM’s headquarters in Dortmund by Prof.Audrey Mehn, Managing Director of ISM; Caroline Krabs, Head of International Business; and Liu Yue, Head of Student Intake.

  • Aptech, German varsity partner to offer Nigerians final-year degree entry

    Aptech, German varsity partner to offer Nigerians final-year degree entry

    Aptech, a global leader in vocational and technology-driven education, has signed a landmark Articulation Agreement with Germany’s International School of Management (ISM), creating a new academic pathway for Nigerian students.

    Through this partnership, students enrolled in Aptech’s Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) programme can now gain direct entry into the final year of ISM’s undergraduate degree in Information Systems via a credit transfer arrangement.

    The agreement allows Nigerian students to transfer credits earned during their ADSE training and complete their degree at ISM by studying 13 additional modules.

    Upon graduation, students will earn a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems from ISM, one of Germany’s leading private business schools.

    The partnership was officially signed at ISM’s headquarters in Dortmund by Professor Dr. Audrey Mehn, Managing Director of ISM; Caroline Krabs, Head of International Business; and Liu Yue, Head of Student Intake.

    Representing Aptech was Mr. Kallol Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, International Business.

     The collaboration is seen as a significant step in aligning skill-based education with internationally recognized academic credentials and offers Nigerian students access to broader educational and career opportunities in Europe.

    Students who complete their studies at ISM will also be eligible for an 18-month post-study work visa under German policy, allowing them to gain international work experience and potentially apply for permanent residency, subject to prevailing regulations.

    Germany’s growing demand for skilled IT professionals and its reputation as a global innovation hub make it an attractive destination for Nigerian students pursuing software and tech-related careers.

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    Mukherjee described the agreement as a strategic milestone that brings global education within reach for many Nigerian learners.

    He noted that Germany is increasingly becoming a preferred study destination due to its low or zero tuition fees, strong industry-academic linkages, and supportive policies for international graduates.

    Professor Mehn expressed ISM’s enthusiasm for welcoming Aptech students across its campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, and Stuttgart. She highlighted Aptech’s strong technical curriculum and its alignment with ISM’s academic standards, adding that the collaboration is built on a shared commitment to academic excellence, professional readiness, and student success.

    The partnership directly addresses key challenges faced by many Nigerian students—especially those related to the recognition of prior learning, affordability of international education, and visa access.

    By recognising Aptech’s ADSE programme, ISM reduces the time and cost it typically takes to earn a foreign degree, while also opening a clear career and immigration pathway in Europe.

    Aptech, with over three decades of experience and a global network spanning more than 800 centres, has had a strong presence in Nigeria for over 20 years.

    The company operates more than 40 training centres across major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, and Calabar.

    The agreement with ISM further strengthens its mission to provide accessible, affordable, and globally relevant education to Nigerian youth.

    Both Aptech and ISM have indicated that this collaboration is just the beginning.

    Plans are underway for additional joint initiatives aimed at providing students with future-ready skills and qualifications that meet the demands of the global workforce.