Education

Global Scholars Introduce Advanced Skills Training in Nigerian Universities

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11 months ago

June 29, 2025

Joel Ajayi

University of Lagos UNILAG and Ekiti State University host intensive programs focused on digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

In a statement signed on Sunday in Abuja by the Senior Manager, Project and Digital Product Oluseyi Sodiya revealed that, Lagos/Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria two leading Nigerian universities are set to host transformative educational programmes this July as part of an international initiative to bridge the skills gap in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving economy.

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host a five-day intensive program from July 21-25, followed by Ekiti State University from July 28 to August 1. Both programmes, organized by Professors Without Borders in partnership with local faculty, focus on “Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability: Empowering Digital Transformation.

“Over 200 students and faculty members across both institutions will gain direct access to expertise in social entrepreneurship, African finance, research methodology, and artificial intelligence tools – skills increasingly critical for success in Nigeria’s modern job market.

“We’re not just teaching theory,” explained Dr. Bob Eckhart, Lead Professor for Nigeria Programs and a Fulbright Scholar who has worked across three continents and is returning to Nigeria for the fourth time.

“Students will pitch their own social enterprises, develop policy solutions for Nigeria’s economic challenges, and master the digital tools that employers now expect.

“The programmes feature international educators including Charlie Dove-Edwin, an investment banking veteran who lectures at Richmond University London, and local talent with Dr Bonnie Ayodele from Ekiti State University, and Oluseyi Sodiya, a Nigerian technology professional with over 20 years of experience in IT and digital transformation. faculty development forms a core component of both programmes.
Local professors will be invited to participate alongside students, gaining exposure to international teaching methodologies and research techniques that they can integrate into their regular curricula.

“This partnership represents exactly the kind of knowledge exchange that strengthens our institutions,” said Dr. Bonnie Ayodele,Associate Professor at Ekiti State University.

“Our students benefit from global perspectives while our faculty enhance their teaching capabilities.”The initiative addresses Nigeria’s growing demand for graduates equipped with both technical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets. Recent graduates from previous Professors Without Borders programs have secured positions at major Nigerian companies and started their own businesses.

The programmes are part of a broader five-year strategic expansion plan to reach 15+ Nigerian universities and train over 2,000 students by 2030, directly supporting Nigeria’s Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and human capital development.

Professors Without Borders is a UK-registered charity organization dedicated to expanding educational access in underserved communities worldwide.

Since 2016, the organization has delivered programs to students across multiple universities in Europe, Asia and Africa, maintaining a 90% satisfaction rate.

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From Grassroots Football Administration to Academia: Nigeria Nationwide League One Chief Account Officer Adewale Earns PhD from Nasarawa State University

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1 month ago

April 11, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar
‎The Chief Accountant officer of Nigeria Nationwide League NLO, Dr. Adeyinka Adewale has added a major academic milestone to his distinguished career, earning a PhD in Accounting from Nasarawa State University, in a journey that bridges football administration and scholarly excellence.‎‎‎

Born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr. Adewale has built a career defined by academic distinction, professional expertise, and leadership in financial management.

His doctoral research, titled “Effect of Ownership Structure on the Value of Listed Financial Companies in Nigeria,” offers a rigorous empirical analysis of how ownership configurations influence firm valuation, contributing significantly to the discourse on corporate governance in emerging markets.‎‎

Dr. Adewale’s academic journey reflects a steady pursuit of excellence. ‎‎‎

He holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Lagos State Polytechnic, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Public Accounting, and now a PhD—further cementing his reputation as a scholar-practitioner.‎‎‎‎

A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA), he has amassed extensive experience in financial systems management, budgeting, and institutional administration.‎‎

He currently serves as Head of Finance and Administration at the , Nationwide League One (NLO) where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations supporting national football development.‎‎‎

Beyond administration, Dr. Adewale has made notable contributions to academic research, with publications in the KASU Journal of Accounting Research and Practice.‎‎‎

His works, including studies on institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and firm value, underscore his deep engagement with issues of corporate governance and financial performance.‎‎‎

His research is grounded in advanced econometric methods, particularly panel regression analysis, enabling detailed examination of firm-level data over time and offering insights into the relationship between ownership structures and organizational performance.‎‎‎

With research interests spanning corporate governance, ownership structure, firm valuation, and public sector financial management, Dr. Adewale remains committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency across both public and private sector institutions.

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