To equip students with practical tools and connect them to education leaders, universities, and industry experts across Africa and beyond, an organisation, StudyIn Nigeria, is set to hold the second edition of its global education conference, aimed at exploring how academic programmes can better translate into real-world career opportunities both locally and internationally.

The conference, themed: ‘Degrees with direction: Building career pathways at home and abroad,’ scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, is aimed at helping students make informed decisions about their career journey.

According to the organisers, the conference will feature 15 global institutions, with their representatives providing direct engagement opportunities, admission requirements, and tailored pathways for Nigerian students.

Speakers at the event include: Professor of Human Resource Management, Pan-Atlantic University, Prof. Chantal Epe, West Africa Manager, External Relations, University of Dundee, Halima Alawiye, Regional Sales Director, EMEA & the Americas, Oxford International, Olivia Radburn, and Research and Implementation Lead, West Africa, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Dr Zahra Packer.

Country Director, StudyIn Nigeria, Mary Agbu, who reflected on the success of the inaugural edition, said many of those participants have since progressed to global institutions, with several securing significant tuition discounts and scholarships.

She said: “The conference is about connecting students to pathways that not only prepare them for the world of work, but also open doors to international exposure. We are excited to host the second edition and look forward to seeing more students take advantage of the opportunities it brings.”