Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- The Nigerian government has introduced 26 trade subjects for Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) across the country, as part of a sweeping curriculum reform to strengthen technical education and align it with global industry needs.

The move, announced in a Wednesday statement by the spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, positions the colleges to function fully as technical institutions.

The statement quoted the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, as saying the reforms aim to focus on students learning relevant trades to serve industry needs while strengthening Nigeria's manufacturing, services, and digital economy.

Mr Alausa said the new curriculum will better position Ni...