{
  "id": 7463486,
  "title": "Over 500 Professionals Connect with Employers at CUALA Career Fair 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/over-500-professionals-connect-with-employers-at-cuala-career-fair",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:43:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/15/over-500-professionals-connect-with-employers-at-cuala-career-fair-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Over 500 alumni and professionals from leading organisations participated in the 2026 Career Fair organised by the Covenant University Alumni Association (CUALA) in Lagos. The event, themed 'Shaping the Future of Work', aimed to explore emerging opportunities, the changing demands of the workplace, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and innovation on the job market. Keynote speaker Bode Roberts challenged attendees to adopt a deliberate approach to career development by identifying problems, acquiring relevant skills, and communicating their value to organisations. The fair featured panel discussions with industry leaders on AI, emerging technologies, required skills for competitiveness, and collaboration among employers, talent, and educational institutions. Participants appreciated the opportunity to engage directly with employers, gain insights into recruitment expectations, and explore potential career pathways.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}