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5th DLI Colloquium: Experts Call for Stronger ODL Ecosystem, Ethical AI Integration to ...
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The 5th Colloquium of the Distance Learning Institute at the University of Lagos emphasised the critical role of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in expanding access to quality higher education in Nigeria, particularly in light of limited conventional university capacity and the evolving labour market shaped by AI and digital technology. Experts called for stronger ODL ecosystems, ethical integration of AI, improved policy frameworks, and institutional strategies to overcome infrastructure challenges like broadband and electricity.
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Nigeria's education policies are pivoting to make ODL a mainstream route, not a fallback. You can tap into a newly legitimised market where flexible, AI-enhanced learning and recognised credentials open doors to students excluded from traditional universities.
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