FG partners UK varsity to halt capital flight

Nigeria has taken a significant step toward expanding access to quality international education while reducing capital flight through a new partnership with Coventry University.

The collaboration aims to provide more affordable pathways for Nigerian students to earn globally recognised degrees, reducing financial barriers while strengthening academic exchange and opportunities for skills development in a competitive global landscape.

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Boriowo Folasade, the director of press and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, made this known on Wednesday when she announced that the federal government is advancing plans to establish a Coventry University campus in Nigeria through a Transnational Education (TNE) partnership aimed at expanding access to globally recognised degrees.

According to the statement, Olatunji Alausa, the minister of education, is currently in the United Kingdom accompanying President Bola Tinubu, engaging with UK university leadership, key investors, and development partners to drive the initiative forward.

“The proposed campus, to be located in Alaro City, Lagos State, will offer Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM); Business; and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

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“All degrees will be equivalent to those awarded in the United Kingdom. Admissions are expected to commence between the third and fourth quarters of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals,” the statement reads.

Boriowo emphasised that this initiative will enable Nigerian students to access world-class education locally at significantly reduced cost, while strengthening skills development and enhancing graduate employability.

Speaking on the development, Alausa stated: “We want Nigerian parents to enjoy their children being at home while still receiving a world-class UK education.”

The Federal Ministry of Education, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade, remains committed to expanding access to high-quality, globally competitive education and positioning Nigeria as a leading hub for knowledge, skills, and innovation.