Nigeria: HND, BSc to Lose Relevance as Skills Take Priority in Job Market — NBTE Secretary

The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Idris Bugaje, has stated that the long-standing distinction between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees will soon become irrelevant as the labour market increasingly prioritizes skills over academic credentials.

Speaking to the media, Bugaje predicted that within the next 10 to 15 years, degrees would lose their significance, making way for skills-based qualifications as the key determinant of employability.