Move signals bold step in leadership, professional training, say V-C, Dean
Nile University of Nigeria has officially unveiled its Business School, marking a major milestone in the institution’s drive to strengthen executive education and professional development in the country.
The newly launched school is designed to provide cutting-edge training for entrepreneurs, industry leaders, public and private-sector executives, and mid-career professionals seeking to upgrade their managerial and leadership competencies.
It will also offer a blend of academic rigor, industry-focused curricula, and hands-on learning experiences tailored to the evolving demands of today’s business landscape.
Univeiling the School at a well-attended event graced by officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), African Development Bank (AfDB), Zenith Bank, Stannic IBTC, among others, Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Dilli Dogo, said the Business School will also serve as a hub for research, innovation, and strategic partnerships with local and international organizations.
Through these collaborations, students and professionals will have access to global best practices and mentorship opportunities that enhance their overall learning experience.
The V-C said the establishment of the Business School further reinforces Nile University’s commitment to delivering world-class education and contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s socio-economic development by equipping leaders with the skills needed to drive sustainable growth across sectors.
According to the Don, the launch of Nile Business School represents a major step toward strengthening the university’s role in shaping future business leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
At a time when Nigeria and the wider African continent need strategic leaders capable of steering through evolving economic realities, he stated that NBS was established to address major gaps in executive education, entrepreneurial development, and industry-focused research.
Dogo added that the School will run a variety of specialised postgraduate and professional programmes tailored to the demands of both the public and private sectors. These programmes, he said, are being developed in partnership with industry professionals and regulatory organisations to ensure that graduates acquire hands-on skills and strategic knowledge suited to the modern global economy.
Announcing that the School would soon open a Lagos branch to serve learners in the country’s commercial hub, Prof. Dogo noted that the strong turnout of representatives from major financial and development institutions at the unveiling underscored the credibility of NBS and the significant impact it is poised to make.
He said the School aspires to be on par with top business schools globally including Harvard Business School, London Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford GSB), Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK; China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), China among others.
“This Business School is going to be special. It’s distinctive, different in the sense that it is intended to create money makers, problem solvers that will define our future as a country and the continent in general. We put together the best of the best.
“We welcome you to Nile Business School, and I believe the story will be different from all you’ve had from other business schools across the country. And with regards to the duration, it is customized to fit the kind of programme you choose, ranging from courses for six months to courses for 12 months to courses for 18 months. But the truth about it is that even if you stay here for three weeks, you will be different after three weeks.
“We seek to redefine how knowledge in the 21st Century is passed to those who want to seek knowledge to redefine their future. Because for us to change the trajectory on the African continent, we need to do things differently. We must be change makers, and we must make sure that Africa, indeed, Nigeria, as the capital of Africa, defines the next generation of African citizens as change makers. And we are committed to invest. We are committed to make sure that whatsoever we seek to do, must define us as a people with a vision, as a people who can make a change, the desired change for the African continent”, he said.
In his keynote remarks, the Dean of the Nile Business School, Prof. Noel Tagoe, stated that the creation of NBS is in line with global shifts that now require innovative, ethical, and digitally skilled leaders capable of responding to the fast-paced changes shaping modern economies.
Prof. Tagoe explained that the school’s curriculum aims to transcend conventional business education by incorporating real-world problem-solving, hands-on learning experiences, and exposure to international best practices. This model, he said, will enable students to think deeply, act strategically, and lead with responsibility in both emerging and mature markets.
He also underscored the need for strong partnerships between academia, industry, and regulatory bodies to produce a generation of professionals capable of supporting Nigeria’s broader economic advancement.
Prof. Tagoe expressed optimism that NBS will evolve into a centre for advanced research, leadership development, and innovative business solutions designed for African realities.
According to him, the school’s emphasis on technology-enabled learning, global collaborations, and executive education will make it a top choice for professionals seeking to upgrade their skills and thrive in a rapidly changing international business landscape.
His words: “Many organizations across Africa, particularly in Nigeria and elsewhere, face challenges that they need to be able to resolve. Those challenges they can only resolve if they have the right type of people, and we are here to ensure that the right type of people are trained, high performing people with the requisite skills and competencies, not yesterday’s skills and competencies, not yesterday’s mindset, but today’s skills and competencies and mindset. And we have the programmes, we have the delivery mechanisms to do that”.
It is reported that the Dean of the Business School also led guests on a tour of the Syndicate Room, where a practical simulation exercise was demonstrated.
Experts say the launch of Nile Business School marks a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s talent pipeline, enhancing executive education, and positioning the country as a regional hub for high-quality business and leadership training.
