Recall that Nigeria has the highest volume of venture capital funding on the continent and houses a booming ecosystem of over 430 startups. The sector is valued at over $10.6 billion and is anchored in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria.
Speaking when members of the National University Commission (NUC) visited the Lagos campus of the institution, the don observed that Nigeria was leading with innovations in payments, lending, and blockchain, thereby transforming the economy.
He also revealed that the institution’s Fintech programme was strategically designed to produce graduates who would not only understand financial systems but could harness big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics to drive inclusion, efficiency, and security in financial services.
Noting that the institution was in advanced talks with the nation’s Fintech ecosystem, he added it was also having conversations with the University of Texas in Dallas, and two other universities in Canada and East Asia to collaborate on technological solutions that would contribute to digital innovation on the continent.
According to him, the NUC is a vital regulatory body to nearly 310 universities across our nation that plays an indispensable role in maintaining standards, ensuring relevance, and fostering global competitiveness.
He told the guests: “Your (NUC’s) consistent engagement with tertiary institutions strengthens our sector and guarantees that the degrees we award remain symbols of genuine scholarship and integrity. For this noble mandate, we express our profound respect and gratitude.”
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