…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…
Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), hosted a reception with Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), to highlight youth unemployment and hunger in Africa, on the sidelines of the 79th United…
The National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) says the unemployment rate in Nigeria stood at 5.4 per cent in 2023. At the state level, Abia recorded the highest unemployment rate at 18.7 per cent, while Nasarawa had the lowest rate at 0.5…
As Nigeria grapples with the dual challenges of unemployment and poverty, it has become increasingly clear that a significant overhaul of the education system is not just beneficial but necessary. The current system has long prioritised academic qualifications over practical…
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the Lagos State Management Information System (LMIS), an online platform aimed at addressing the challenge of youth unemployment in the state. The platform was unveiled at the third edition of…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has achieved a significant milestone, creating 221,172 direct and indirect jobs in eight years, according to Feyisayo Alayande, executive secretary of LSETF. Speaking at the third annual Lagos State Employment…
