Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- An educationist, Ademola Adeyemi-King, says the rising unemployment among Nigerian graduates is not just a result of limited job opportunities but a deeper issue.

Mr Adeyemi-King, founder of AHDEM Education, says most degree holders lack the digital and AI-driven skills required in today's workplace.

In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Adeyemi-King explained that although many universities still focus on theory-based education, industries are evolving rapidly under the influence of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence. He said this is creating a widening gap between academic qualifications and employability.

"Our education system remains largely knowledge-based rather than skills-based. Many studen...