Skyline University Nigeria in Kano has announced a 50 per cent postgraduate scholarship scheme for its highest-performing graduating students, offering them an opportunity to continue their education at the institution at a reduced cost.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ajith Kumar, announced the initiative on Monday during a media briefing ahead of the university’s fifth convocation ceremony, scheduled for November 14, 2026.
He explained that the scholarships would go to students who emerged as the top performers in their graduating classes, as part of the university’s efforts to reward academic achievement and encourage further studies.
Kumar also revealed that the National Universities Commission (NUC) had approved three additional undergraduate programmes for the institution. They are Bachelor of Science degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Islamic Economics and Finance, and Public Health Science.
In another development, the university announced the establishment of what it described as Africa’s first HP Gaming Garage. The facility is expected to provide students with practical exposure to developing fields such as game development, artificial intelligence, design thinking and digital innovation.
According to the vice-chancellor, the new academic offerings and technology facility reflect the institution’s ambition to strengthen technology-based learning and prepare graduates for opportunities in the evolving digital economy.
236 students to graduate at fifth convocation
Kumar disclosed that 236 students would receive degrees and other academic qualifications at the forthcoming ceremony.
The graduating class comprises 183 bachelor’s degree holders, 41 higher-degree graduates and 12 doctoral graduates from the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Of the undergraduate graduands, 30 earned First Class Honours, while 89 obtained Second Class Upper Division and 64 graduated with Second Class Lower Division.
The ceremony will also mark the first time the university confers doctoral degrees, representing a new milestone in its postgraduate academic development.
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On efforts to broaden its international academic network, Kumar said Skyline University had entered into memoranda of understanding with IMS Unison University and Sikkim Sardar Patel University, both in India, as well as the RV Institute of Management.
He added that the institution was incorporating industry expertise into its teaching structure, with professionals expected to deliver 10 per cent of the curriculum. The arrangement is intended to give students greater exposure to workplace expectations and practical industry experience before graduation.
University expands research and skills development
The vice-chancellor also highlighted the institution’s research activities, disclosing that two members of its academic staff, Dr Musa Innocent and Abdulsallam Mustapha, featured among Nigeria’s leading researchers in the 2026 rankings.
He said the university had organised several initiatives during the 2025/2026 academic session to strengthen students’ professional skills and improve their employment prospects.
These included the CEO Lecture Series, a career fair, a TEDx event, CV clinic sessions and other professional development activities.
Kumar noted that more than 43 organisations took part in the university’s second career fair, with some offering pre-employment placements to students who distinguished themselves.
The institution also participated in the World Bank’s Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills project, through which it trained 1,189 Nigerian youths across two cohorts.
The beneficiaries received instruction in information and communication technology, Microsoft Office applications, web design, desktop publishing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, machine learning and programming.
Beyond youth skills development, the university provided training in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship to 100 women as part of its community empowerment activities.
Kumar said Skyline University would continue to introduce relevant academic programmes, build partnerships with international institutions, support research and adopt emerging technologies to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
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