Nigeria, May 10 -- Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called on universities and industry leaders to build stronger partnerships to prepare graduates for the demands of the global digital economy.

Speaking at the 2026 graduation ceremony of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), the vice president said the debate triggered by a fintech executive's remarks should serve as a challenge for Nigeria's higher education sector.

While Mr Shettima did not mention a name, he was clearly referring to Moniepoint's Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, who recently said that Nigeria lacks the skilled talent needed to meet the company's global standards.

Mr Eniolorunda had stated that Nigeria is facing a shortage of skilled tale...