CASET – Building Bridges

Advancing Transnational Education through Partnership, Innovation, and Impact

Who We Are

Bridging Borders (BBP) is a British Council–funded initiative that strengthens higher education collaboration between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Through capacity building, curriculum innovation, and joint research, the project enhances entrepreneurship education and supports UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 8 — promoting quality education and decent work for all.

Key Highlights

107 academic staff trained across 3 Nigerian universities
50% gender balance achieved in all training programmes
30% boost in participants’ confidence to deliver innovative entrepreneurship education
4 partner institutions collaborating across 2 continents
3 core activities — Capacity Building, Curriculum Enhancement, and Joint Research
Formalised TNE partnerships supporting sustainable university–industry collaboration
Aligned with UN SDGs 4 & 8 — advancing quality education and decent work

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2025 Report: Transnational Education Pathways between the UK and Nigeria

October 19, 2025 3:04 am

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Why This Matters

Across Africa, higher education institutions face challenges in modernising curricula and integrating entrepreneurial thinking. The Bridgeing Borders Project (BBP) turns these challenges into opportunities — fostering collaboration, creativity, and global connection that drive sustainable development.