{"id":178464,"date":"2025-09-11T20:52:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerian-govt-approves-26-tradepreneur-courses"},"modified":"2025-09-11T21:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:53:21","slug":"nigerian-govt-approves-26-tradepreneur-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nigerian-govt-approves-26-tradepreneur-courses","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Govt Approves 26 Tradepreneur Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a comprehensive list of entrepreneur courses in its new technical education curriculum for tertiary education.<\/p>\n<p>This was disclosed in a statement signed by Boriewo Folasade, the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Education on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Acording to Folasade, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Sulaiman Ahmad, unveiled the new curriculum designed to modernise technical colleges in the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Federal Government has announced a landmark reform of technical education aimed at equipping young Nigerians with globally competitive skills and preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, together with the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Sulaiman Sa\u2019id Ahmad, unveiled the new curriculum designed to modernise technical colleges across the country. The reforms seek to reduce curriculum overload, strengthen trade competencies, align with international standards, and build a workforce ready to drive Nigeria\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA total of 26 trade areas have been streamlined and upgraded to reflect industry needs,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here is list of the tradepreneur courses:<\/p>\n<p>Electronic Systems Maintenance Craft<\/p>\n<p>Fashion Design &amp; Garment Making<\/p>\n<p>Fish Farming (Aquaculture)<\/p>\n<p>Furniture Making &amp; Upholstery<\/p>\n<p>Leather Works<\/p>\n<p>Livestock Farming\/Animal Husbandry<\/p>\n<p>Networking &amp; System Security (Satellite\/TV Antenna Installation)<\/p>\n<p>Mechanised Agriculture (Smart Agriculture)<\/p>\n<p>Autobody Works<\/p>\n<p>Auto-Electrical Wiring<\/p>\n<p>Automobile CNG Conversion &amp; Maintenance<\/p>\n<p>Automobile Mechanics<\/p>\n<p>Beauty Therapy &amp; Cosmetology<\/p>\n<p>Brick Laying, Block Laying &amp; Concreting<\/p>\n<p>Catering Craft Practice<\/p>\n<p>Computer Hardware &amp; GSM Repair<\/p>\n<p>Creative Media (Digital Media Production)<\/p>\n<p>Motorcycle &amp; Tricycle Repairs<\/p>\n<p>Plumbing &amp; Pipe Fitting<\/p>\n<p>Refrigeration &amp; Air-conditioning<\/p>\n<p>Social Media Content Creation &amp; Management<\/p>\n<p>Painting, Decoration &amp; Interior Finishes<\/p>\n<p>Solar PV Installation &amp; Maintenance<\/p>\n<p>Welding &amp; Fabrication<\/p>\n<p>Woodwork, Carpentry &amp; Joinery<\/p>\n<p>Tiling &amp; Cladding (Decorative Stonework\/Floor Cover)<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a comprehensive list of entrepreneur courses in its new technical education curriculum for tertiary education. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Boriewo Folasade, the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Education on Thursday. 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