Why we are backing Ribara

Nigeria continues to grapple with a disconnect between higher education and labour market needs, leaving many graduates without the skills employers demand and institutions without the data needed to continuously improve their programmes. As industries evolve, universities require timely insights to align curricula with workforce expectations and better prepare students for employment. We are supporting Ribara Analytica because we believe data-driven decision-making is essential to building a more responsive and relevant education system. By providing universities with real-time labour market intelligence, curriculum insights, and task-based learner assessments, Ribara enables institutions to identify skills gaps, strengthen programme quality, and improve graduate employability. Through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, we will support the team in demonstrating how education intelligence can help institutions make better decisions and create stronger pathways from higher education to meaningful employment, particularly for young people across Nigeria