10 h. ago Diageo, others move to tackle Nigeria’s rising youth unemployment

launches Learning for Life initiative to empower 250 youths in hospitality Diageo, a global producer of beverage alcohol, has partnered read more Diageo, others move to tackle Nigeria’s rising youth unemployment

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57 h. ago Agriculture can provide employment to millions of youth, boost global GDP by 1.4% — FAO

As global youth unemployment reaches alarming levels, a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has pointed to read more Agriculture can provide employment to millions of youth, boost global GDP by 1.4% — FAO

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s Household Debt Rises To $38.7bn In Q1, Highest In 20 Years

Household debt in Nigeria has risen to $38.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, The latest figure is the highest level since 2005 when it was $4.6 billion. The figure however increased by 4.6 per cent compared to $37 billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Global Debt […]

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6 d. ago Entertainment industry has minimised youth unemployment in Nigeria –Olawale, Ibiyank founder

By Zika Bobby Music executive and founder of Ibiyank Worldwide Entertainment, Saka Azeez Olawale, has said that the rise of Nigeria’s entertainment industry has provided sources of livelihood for youths across the country, thereby reducing their involvement in crime and other social vices. Olawale, who equally presides over Massmediaforum—a widely followed blog dedicated to showcasing […] The post Entertainment industry has minimised youth unemployment in Nigeria –Olawale, Ibiyank founder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Keyamo to FAAN Board: Elevate airports as gateways of pride, progress

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on the newly inaugurated Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to rise to the challenge of transforming Nigeria’s airports into safe, efficient and passenger-centric gateways that reflect the aspirations of the nation. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja on […] The post Keyamo to FAAN Board: Elevate airports as gateways of pride, progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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2 w. ago AWS seeks to bridge employability gaps among Nigerians, says Babatunde

Nigeria faces a deepening unemployment crisis with the youth jobless rate climbing faster. Joel Moses Babatunde, founder of the African read more AWS seeks to bridge employability gaps among Nigerians, says Babatunde

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2 w. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CDS Musa to Nigerians: Use social media for public vigilance, intelligence sharing

Tribune Online CDS Musa to Nigerians: Use social media for public vigilance, intelligence sharing "Let us use social media, TV, and radio to counter extremist narratives and promote peace. The future is bright when the youth rise for peace." CDS Musa to Nigerians: Use social media for public vigilance, intelligence sharing Tribune Online

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2 w. ago CBN’s policies trigger inflation rate dip as growth prospects rise

By Michael Nwadike The significant drop in Nigeria’s inflation rate in May has been largely attributed to key policy implementation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as well as monetary-fiscal policies alliance. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed that Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased to 22.97 per cent in May from 23.71 […] The post CBN’s policies trigger inflation rate dip as growth prospects rise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AFDB cuts Nigeria’s growth projection to 3.2% on uncertainty

Peter Enogb, principal country economist, African Development Bank (AFDB), has said that the rise in global uncertainty, emanating from increases read more AFDB cuts Nigeria’s growth projection to 3.2% on uncertainty

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Economy Yielding Good Result Under Tinubu’s Govt – Presidency

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s economic potential is on the rise again due to the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister led this out on Friday at a news conference ahead of the forthcoming 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Forum and seventh National MSME […] The post Nigeria’s Economy Yielding Good Result Under Tinubu’s Govt – Presidency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bulls resurface on NGX as banks commit to swift alignment with CBN guidelines

…YtD return rises to +14.51% Investor confidence in Nigeria’s equities market increased further on Thursday as banks, especially those affected read more Bulls resurface on NGX as banks commit to swift alignment with CBN guidelines

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3 w. ago Premium Times Rallies Stakeholders On Youth Unemployment, Hosts Summit

Premium Times Services Limited is set to host the maiden edition of its employability summit, which aims to rally stakeholders to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Nigeria. The summit, which will bring together experts, policymakers, and other key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions and strategies for tackling this critical challenge, is scheduled […]

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4 w. ago Lawmaker champions twin bills to boost youth skills, jobs in Kebbi

Tribune Online Lawmaker champions twin bills to boost youth skills, jobs in Kebbi In a landmark legislative initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment and revitalising technical education in Kebbi State, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed, Member representing Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, has sponsored two strategic bills to Lawmaker champions twin bills to boost youth skills, jobs in Kebbi Tribune Online

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