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  "id": 9998692,
  "title": "Nigeria needs skilled problem-solvers, not certificate holders – ex-EKSU VC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/nigeria-needs-skilled-problem-solvers-not-certificate-holders-ex-eksu-9998692",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T14:46:47.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "summary": "A former EKSU VC, Prof. Oladipo Aina, says Nigeria must prioritise skills and problem-solving over academic certificates for national development. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-skilled-problem-solvers-not-certificate-holders-ex-eksu-vc/",
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        "title": "Nigeria needs skilled problem-solvers, not certificate holders – ex-EKSU VC",
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        "published": "2026-09-26T14:46:47.000Z"
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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."
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