Degrees vs Skills in 2026: What Every UNIBEN Student Must Know

As we move into 2026, a degree alone no longer guarantees success. Nigerian students, especially at UNIBEN, are embracing technical skills and entrepreneurship. Becoming a “technopreneur” – blending tech know-how with a business mindset – is the fast track to closing our unemployment gap. Classroom walls are fading. High smartphone use and affordable data have made hybrid learning the norm. Virtual lessons bring global experts to our screens. Sites like Coursera and local EdTech platforms now offer certifications that employers value as much as traditional degrees. The top graduates focus on local solutions. We need experts who can optimize Nigeria’s manufacturing, revamp our power grids, and build digital tools for everyday life. Education today is about the real-world problems you solve and the value you create.

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