Commonly referred to as the ‘Giant of Africa’ due to its large population, robust economy, and abundant natural resources, Nigeria is blessed with over 200 million people. Seventy percent of the population comprises youth who have high potential to contribute…
By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has called for urgent agricultural reforms to address the issues of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity, stressing that Nigeria’s decades-long neglect of the sector has significantly hindered economic growth and job…
… Pushes for Agricultural Reforms to Tackle Poverty, Unemployment in Nigeria By: Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has called for urgent agricultural reforms to combat poverty, unemployment, and insecurity, emphasizing that Nigeria’s decades-long neglect of the…
Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, says the ministry was making frantic efforts to tackle unemployment in the country. Dingyadi stated this on Monday when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, chaired by Sen.…
By Aboyowa Akaruese The issue of post-release unemployment among former prisoners remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, contributing to high recidivism rates and hindering reintegration into society. Many ex-convicts face societal stigma and a lack of economic opportunities, which often…
…Electricity price cheapest in Nigeria compared to other African nations — Adelabu In a bid to address rising unemployment and improve access to electricity in rural areas, the Minister of Power, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled plans for a solar…
The Federal Government, through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has commenced the distribution of 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles. The unveiling took place on October 1, 2024, at the Old…
By Matthew Denis The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has disclosed that the government is deploying technology to improve economic growth and reduce poverty in country. This is contained in a statement released by Dr.…
By Esther Agbo Despite efforts to stabilise the job market, Nigeria’s latest unemployment figures reveal lingering concerns, particularly for youth engagement and rural job creation. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report released recently, the national unemployment rate…
…Graduates express frustration, demand action as job crisis deepens …Experts urge immediate action to avert social instability, as multinational exodus continues …Nigeria’s energy transition set to create 100,000 jobs By SodiqAdelakun As Nigeria grapples with an economic downturn, the demand…
