The federal government is advancing plans to establish a Coventry University campus in Nigeria through a Transnational Education (TNE) partnership aimed at expanding access to globally recognised degrees.
The minister of education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is currently in the United Kingdom accompanying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and engaging with UK university leadership, key investors and development partners to drive the initiative forward.
The Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
She revealed that the proposed campus, to be located in Alaro City, Lagos State, would offer Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM), Business, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
According to her, all degrees would be equivalent to those awarded in the United Kingdom. She disclosed that admissions are expected to commence between the third and fourth quarters of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
“This initiative will enable Nigerian students to access world-class education locally at significantly reduced cost while strengthening skills development and enhancing graduate employability,” she stated.
Speaking on the development, the Minister said, “We want Nigerian parents to enjoy having their children at home while still receiving a world-class UK education.”
“The Federal Ministry of Education, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade, remains committed to expanding access to high-quality, globally competitive education and positioning Nigeria as a leading hub for knowledge, skills and innovation,” the statement noted.
