Nigeria’s persistent struggle to translate its demographic strength into technological and industrial advancement is no longer a question of potential, but of preparation. With one of the world’s youngest populations, abundant natural resources, and a visible culture of ingenuity across informal engineering, digital entrepreneurship, and creative industries, the country should already be positioning itself as a serious technological contender. Yet, Nigeria remains largely dependent on imported technologies and external expertise. At the centre of this contradiction lies an education system that has failed to evolve with the demands of a modern, innovation-driven world.