{
  "id": 14081897,
  "title": "‘Outdated curricula may leave Nigerian graduates behind in AI era’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/outdated-curricula-may-leave-nigerian-graduates-behind-in-ai-era",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-13T00:38:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/outdated-curricula-may-leave-nigerian-graduates-behind-in-ai-era/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nigerian education experts have called for a significant overhaul of university curricula to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and prepare students for the evolving demands of the global job market. At the StudyIn Global Study Conference 2026, held in Lagos, experts warned that outdated curricula could leave Nigerian graduates at a disadvantage in an increasingly AI-driven world. Dr Lola Olukuewu, a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and founder of Bloom Academy for Artificial Intelligence, emphasized the need for educational institutions to equip students with relevant skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to develop solutions to real-world problems. Olukuewu stressed that AI is becoming an integral part of different industries and could become a full-fledged co-worker within the next three to five years, making early preparation essential.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "‘Outdated curricula may leave Nigerian graduates behind in AI era’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/outdated-curricula-may-leave-nigerian-graduates-behind-in-ai-era-14082906",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:38:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}