{
  "id": 1590026,
  "title": "Aptech targets digital skills gap amid rising demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/aptech-targets-digital-skills-gap-amid-rising-demand",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T23:46:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/aptech-targets-digital-skills-gap-amid-rising-demand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aptech Nigeria, a technology training provider, is addressing the growing demand for digitally skilled workers and the challenges young Nigerians face in transitioning from education to sustainable employment. At its first national convocation in Lagos, the company recognized over 130 graduates and awarded four scholarships to outstanding students, valued at about N15 million each. Aptech's programs aim to bridge the gap between the skills employers require and those available among job seekers by combining classroom instruction with practical projects, examinations, and career-oriented technology and creative skills. The convocation, held at the Sheraton Lagos on August 8, emphasized the importance of continuous learning and the potential for vocational technology education as a pathway to further study and employment. The scholarships offer graduates a chance to progress from professional training to further study at a UK university. Aptech operates through a network of over 70 centers in Nigeria, providing a broad distribution network for technology and vocational training. The company's national convocation coincides with its 40th anniversary globally, providing a platform to recognize graduates, strengthen alumni networks, and highlight the role of technology and vocational education in developing Nigeria's future workforce.",
  "summary": "Technology training provider Aptech Nigeria is addressing the growing digital skills gap in the country by offering career-focused technology and vocational education. At its first national convocation in Lagos, the company recognized over 130 graduates and awarded four scholarships worth a combined N60m for further international education at Middlesex University in the United Kingdom. Aptech's programmes aim to bridge the skills gap between employers' demands and job seekers' capabilities by combining classroom instruction with practical projects and career-oriented skills. As technology continues to transform the job market, Aptech's approach positions vocational education as a pathway to sustainable employment for young Nigerians.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Aptech targets digital skills gap amid rising demand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/aptech-targets-digital-skills-gap-amid-rising-demand",
        "published": "2026-08-18T00:00:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}